# Parcel vs Package Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Parcel at none against Package Tracker's shown. Parcel also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 66%) and ratings volume (22K vs 1.3K). Package Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parcel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Package Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Parcel against 4.7 for Package Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel has 22K ratings behind it against 1.3K, 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 66% of Package Tracker's.

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, Package Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-track-parcels/id1558870609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #126 |
| Size | 31 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| 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) | [NOGAME LABS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558870611) |

## 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


### Package Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-track-parcels/id1558870609)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Track all your shipments from various postal and delivery services in one convenient application. Easily add tracking numbers for online orders and receive timely updates on your package's status and location. Manage all your deliveries efficiently, whether local or international.

**Highlights:** Track hundreds of postal services, Add tracking numbers quickly, Receive delivery status notifications, Track unlimited parcels, Add memos to shipments, Archive delivered packages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parcel free?

Parcel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Package Tracker free?

Package Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parcel or Package Tracker?

Parcel is rated higher. Parcel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Package Tracker averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Parcel or Package Tracker have ads?

Package Tracker shows ads; Parcel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parcel or Package Tracker?

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Package Tracker monthly. Most recently, Parcel was updated on September 25, 2026 and Package Tracker on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Parcel or Package Tracker?

Parcel currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Package Tracker at #126. 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.*