Comparison

Parcel vs Route

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Parcel

This app helps you track packages from over 300 delivery services across multiple Apple devices. It offers automatic addition of Amazon orders, barcode scanning, and map-based delivery location. Premium features like unlimited tracking and push notifications are available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Track 300+ delivery services
  • Automatic Amazon order import
  • Barcode scanner for tracking numbers
  • Map view for delivery location
  • iOS widgets and share extension
  • Customizable push notifications
Features
Currently charting
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If you are looking for an app to track deliveries on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch - Parcel is the best choice for you. With this application you can promptly access tracking information for 300 delivery services, including UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, GLS, LaserShip, Aramex, OnTrac, China Post, Amazon Logistics and many other carriers. Full list of supported carriers is available at: https://parcel.app With our unique carrier recognition function, adding a new delivery is just a matter of seconds. Sometimes you won't even need to enter a tracking number, you can use a barcode scanner which is available right in the app. Amazon integration in Parcel allows you to get your packages added automatically from your Amazon account. Once an order is shipped, it will appear in Parcel. This is done in a secure and privacy-friendly way with your credentials never leaving the device. You can also locate your delivery on the map or manage your deliveries using Web Access (web.parcelapp.net) - easy and simple. Parcel has a native macOS app available for free in the Mac App Store. Parcel utilizes the power of iOS to provide you the best possible user experience. You can use its widgets to see your upcoming deliveries and the share extension to add a new delivery directly from any other app. Push notifications provided by Parcel are more convenient than from any other app. They are being sent only from 8am to 10 pm according to your timezone, so you will not be bothered at night (however, you can disable this option in the settings). Some features, such as push notifications and tracking more than 3 deliveries are limited to premium subscribers. Current price for the premium subscription is $6.99 per year, and may vary from country to country. Parcel's privacy policy, as well as subscription terms are available at https://parcel.app/privacy-with-terms.html.

About

Route

This app centralizes all your online order tracking, providing real-time updates from checkout to delivery. It helps you manage lost or damaged packages and keeps a history of your purchases.

Highlights
  • Track all packages in one place
  • Visual package journey tracking
  • Real-time push notifications
  • One-click order resolution
  • Universal order history
  • Connects with 600+ carriers
Features
Currently charting
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Route is the premier package tracker for all of your online orders. Join over 50 Million people who have tracked their orders with Route. Route connects with millions of online stores and over 600 shipping carriers worldwide, including Amazon, FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and more. Get shipping notifications that give you real-time status updates on any delivery! NEVER MISS A DELIVERY The Route App brings package tracking and delivery to life. No more wondering where your package is—has it been shipped? Is it stuck in transit? Delivered? Now you can visually track your package’s journey from checkout to doorstep, review previous online orders and handle delivery issues (lost, stolen, damaged) all in one app. “Shopping made simpler” - HYPEBEAST “Your go-to package tracker” - NBC News WHY YOU’LL LOVE ROUTE Track all your packages in one place - Stop searching for tracking numbers in your inbox. Track every order automatically by connecting your emails to Route. Visual Tracking™- Hate searching for tracking numbers? Us too. Route seamlessly connects to every online order and makes package tracking a breeze. Real-time push notifications - Route syncs in real-time with shipping carriers like FedEx, UPS and USPS to provide shipping updates that keep you informed from the minute you checkout until your package arrives safely on your doorstep. Curated Product Discovery - Find the next brand you’ll fall in love with. No more knock-offs. Buy direct from brands you trust. Follow Your Favorite Brands - Never miss a product drop. One-click Order Resolution - Your package never showed up? Damaged? We got you. File a claim in one click from one of our 11,000+ merchant partners and let Route handle the rest. Universal order history - Gone are the days of digging through emails to find old online purchases. Route automatically stores and organizes every order (including Amazon) for quick review and reorders. Unrivaled privacy - Don’t worry, the Route Bot pulls only the necessary information to track your packages, and never shares it. WHAT OTHER SHOPPERS ARE SAYING GAME CHANGER “100% a must have for anyone who shops online” INCREDIBLE! “I love not having to sift through emails to find tracking info. This app is amazing!” PEACE OF MIND “Super convenient to have an app to track all packages from different sources. No more stress over missed deliveries.” Questions? Contact us at feedback@route.com.

Screenshots

Parcel4 screens
Route4 screens

Verdict

The call

Parcel and Route both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Parcel's written reviews are positive against 39% of Route's. Parcel also leads on chart position (#20 vs #204) and device support (5 vs 3). Route's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (518K vs 22K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Parcel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Route asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Parcel against 4.8 for Route. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Route has 518K ratings behind it against 22K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Parcel's written reviews are positive against 39% of Route's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, Route every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Parcel versus Route: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParcelRoute
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22K ratings)4.8 (518K ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better39.4% of reviews
Number of ratings22K518K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#20 — better#204
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan Pavlov Pty LtdRoute App LLC

Customer experience

Parcel

All ratings22,457 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,412 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.0%

Route

All ratings518,214 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews790 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative51.5%

User reviews

Parcel

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient tracking
  • 🗺️ Detailed maps and location updates
  • 📨 Automatic email forwarding
  • 🔍 Barcode/number scanning
  • ⏰ Timely notifications

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Delayed updates compared to carrier websites
  • 🔒 Notifications behind paywall
  • 🗂️ Limited free tracking slots
  • 🔍 Occasional issues with carrier detection

Route

From 518K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient package tracking
  • 🌟 Helpful for online shoppers
  • 📦 Consolidates order information
  • 🗺️ Provides package location on map
  • 🔔 Delivery notifications

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inaccurate or delayed tracking information
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns over email access
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
  • 🕰️ Slow or no updates on package status
  • 💰 Unnecessary paid service

Bugs and requests

Parcel

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent update frequency
  • Incompatibility with some carrier tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Archiving delivered parcels
  • Customizable notifications
  • Automatic order entry without tracking number
  • Integration with shipping services accounts

Route

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Orders not showing up in the app
  • Delivered packages still showing as in transit
  • Crashes or freezes when using the app
  • Incorrect delivery location information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to manually enter tracking numbers
  • Ability to add notes or descriptions to orders
  • Support for multiple email accounts
  • Improved filtering and organization of orders
  • Web-based version for desktop use

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Parcel

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription$6.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription1 Year trial$6.991 Year
None

Route

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parcel free?
Parcel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Route free?
Route is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Parcel or Route?
Parcel and Route are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22K and 518K ratings respectively.
Do Parcel or Route have ads?
Neither Parcel nor Route shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parcel or Route?
Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Route every 3 weeks. Most recently, Parcel was updated on September 24, 2026 and Route on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Parcel or Route?
Parcel currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Route at #204. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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