Comparison

Parcel vs Grocy Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Parcel

Track packages from over 300 delivery services with automatic carrier recognition and barcode scanning. Integrates with Amazon accounts for seamless package addition and offers map-based location tracking. Receive timely push notifications, with premium features available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Track 300+ delivery services
  • Automatic carrier recognition
  • Barcode scanner
  • Amazon account integration
  • Map-based delivery location
  • Timely push notifications
  • Web access for management
Features
Currently charting
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If you are looking for an app to track deliveries on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch - Parcel is the best choice for you. With this application you can promptly access tracking information for 300 delivery services, including UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, GLS, LaserShip, Aramex, OnTrac, China Post, Amazon Logistics and many other carriers. Full list of supported carriers is available at: https://parcel.app With our unique carrier recognition function, adding a new delivery is just a matter of seconds. Sometimes you won't even need to enter a tracking number, you can use a barcode scanner which is available right in the app. Amazon integration in Parcel allows you to get your packages added automatically from your Amazon account. Once an order is shipped, it will appear in Parcel. This is done in a secure and privacy-friendly way with your credentials never leaving the device. You can also locate your delivery on the map or manage your deliveries using Web Access (web.parcelapp.net) - easy and simple. Parcel has a native macOS app available for free in the Mac App Store. Parcel utilizes the power of iOS to provide you the best possible user experience. You can use its widgets to see your upcoming deliveries and the share extension to add a new delivery directly from any other app. Push notifications provided by Parcel are more convenient than from any other app. They are being sent only from 8am to 10 pm according to your timezone, so you will not be bothered at night (however, you can disable this option in the settings). Some features, such as push notifications and tracking more than 3 deliveries are limited to premium subscribers. Current price for the premium subscription is $6.99 per year, and may vary from country to country. Parcel's privacy policy, as well as subscription terms are available at https://parcel.app/privacy-with-terms.html.

About

Grocy Mobile

This mobile companion app provides a streamlined interface for managing your self-hosted Grocy pantry and shopping lists. Access your data on iOS devices with a native design and quick scan mode. It's a free and open-source tool for efficient household inventory.

Highlights
  • Pantry and shopping list management
  • Self-hosted server access
  • Mobile-optimized interface
  • Quick Scan mode
  • Stock management
  • Open source
Features
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This app is a companion for the Grocy application (https://grocy.info/). Grocy provides a self-hosted solution to pantry management and shopping lists. The app allows you to access the server with a mobile-optimized interface on your iOS/iPadOS device and also login via Home Assistant Ingress. You need to host Grocy yourself, otherwise a reliable data storage is not possible (demo servers may get wiped sometimes). There are no rented servers available in-app, you have to setup the server yourself. This allows for a free distribution of this app, since the app has no infrastructure on its own. Features: - native design, fully optimized for Liquid Glass - localization in many languages - full stock management, shopping lists, chores and master data management - a convenient Quick Scan mode, allowing for fast interactions - 100% free and open source

Screenshots

Parcel4 screens
Grocy Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Parcel at 4.8 against Grocy Mobile's 3.5. Parcel also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 48%) and ratings volume (23K vs 34). Grocy Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 34, 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 Grocy Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parcel ships an update fortnightly, Grocy Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Parcel versus Grocy Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParcelGrocy Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23K ratings) — better3.5 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews85.6% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better34
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan Pavlov Pty LtdGeorg Meissner

Customer experience

Parcel

All ratings22,808 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,468 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.2%

Grocy Mobile

All ratings33 ratings
Positive60.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Parcel

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent update frequency
  • Incompatibility with some carrier tracking

Requested features

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

Grocy Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Parcel

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription$6.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription1 Year trial$6.991 Year
None

Grocy Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parcel free?
Parcel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grocy Mobile free?
Grocy Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Parcel or Grocy Mobile?
Parcel is rated higher. Parcel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Grocy Mobile averages 3.5 from 34 ratings.
Do Parcel or Grocy Mobile have ads?
Neither Parcel nor Grocy Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parcel or Grocy Mobile?
Parcel ships an update fortnightly, and Grocy Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Parcel was updated on November 11, 2026 and Grocy Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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