# Parcel vs Package Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parcel at 86% against Package Tracker's 48%. Parcel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Package Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel has 22K ratings behind it against 532, 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 48% of Package Tracker's.

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, Package Tracker every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | [4.4 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-parcel-scout/id1559362089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 532 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Alexander Sazanovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454561906) |

## 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-parcel-scout/id1559362089)

Effortlessly track all your deliveries from over 1000 carriers worldwide in one place. Receive real-time notifications for every status update, from in transit to delivered, and manage all your shipments with an organized dashboard. No account is required for basic tracking.

**Highlights:** Global carrier support (1000+), Real-time push notifications, Multi-platform shopping tracking, Automatic updates, Organized dashboard, Add packages with tracking number

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Tracking for 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Tracking for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Package Tracker for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Tracking | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Trackings | $12.99 | one-time |
| 50 Trackings | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Real-time tracking updates
- 📍 Detailed location information
- 💯 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking issues and delays
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🤖 Unreliable translation function

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 26
- Unable to edit or delete tracking entries
- Inconsistent status updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to add phone numbers for automatic tracking
- More customization options
- Integration with more shipping carriers


## 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 4.4 from 532 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 every 5 days. Most recently, Parcel was updated on September 24, 2026 and Package Tracker on September 24, 2026.

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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.*