# Parcel vs Package tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parcel at 86% against Package tracker's 9%. Parcel also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (23K vs 1.3K). Package tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 5 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel has 23K ratings behind it against 1.3K, 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 9% of Package tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | Package tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | [3.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcels-hub/id1559261145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 9.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #21 | **#14** |
| Size | 31 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Advensa Grupp OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747545263) |

## What reviewers say

### Parcel

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

**Currently charting:** #21 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-parcels-hub/id1559261145)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Track packages from numerous online retailers and over 700 postal services worldwide. Receive timely updates and notifications for all your shipments, with the option for manual refreshes. Enjoy an ad-free experience and manage your deliveries efficiently.

**Highlights:** Track over 700 postal services, Fast parcel addition, Automatic updates every 6 hours, Manual update option, Push notifications, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parcels Hub PRO Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Parcels Hub PRO Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Parcels Hub PRO 1 Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Parcels Hub PRO 1 Week (9,99$) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Parcels Hub PRO (1 Week) | $12.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Detailed tracking information
- 💡 Automatic order import from AliExpress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Inaccurate or missing tracking data
- 🚫 Unable to track packages without paid subscription
- 🤬 Poor customer service and lack of response
- 📦 Packages not delivered as promised


## 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 23K ratings, while Package tracker averages 3.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Parcel or Package tracker have ads?

Neither Parcel nor Package tracker shows ads.

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

Parcel ships an update fortnightly, and Package tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Parcel was updated on October 22, 2026 and Package tracker on October 21, 2026.

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

Parcel currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Package tracker at #14. 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.*