# Parcel vs Route

The clearest difference is rating: Parcel at 4.8 against Route's 3.7. Parcel also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 3) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). Route's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 and Route sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parcel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel has 23K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Parcel's written reviews are positive against 80% of Route's.

Parcel ships an update fortnightly, Route every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | Route |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route/id1501369238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| 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) | [Rustam Amirhanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278605063) |

## What reviewers say

### Parcel

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

**Currently charting:** #27 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/id1501369238)

Easily track packages from numerous online stores and carriers worldwide. Input or scan tracking numbers to get real-time status updates, locations, and movement history for your shipments.

**Highlights:** Track packages from major online stores, Supports numerous international carriers, Scan tracking numbers for quick entry, Real-time status and location updates, Detailed shipment history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Full access forever | $12.99 | one-time |


## 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 in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parcel or Route?

Parcel is rated higher. Parcel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Route averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Parcel or Route have ads?

Neither Parcel nor Route shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parcel or Route?

Parcel ships an update fortnightly, and Route every 9 days. Most recently, Parcel was updated on October 19, 2026 and Route on October 16, 2026.

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