# Parcel vs Route

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 #202) 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.

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

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.

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, Route every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | Route |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews) | [4.8 (518K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-package-tracker/id1449803898/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22K | **518K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #202 |
| Size | 31 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Route App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449803897) |

## What reviewers say

### Parcel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent update frequency
- Incompatibility with some carrier tracking

**Requested features**

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


### Route

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-package-tracker/id1449803898)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Route on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Parcel or Route?

Parcel currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Route at #202. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*