# Parcel vs Grocy Mobile

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | Grocy Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | [3.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocy-mobile/id1567803209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| 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) | [Georg Meissner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567803211) |

## What reviewers say

### Parcel

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Grocy Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocy-mobile/id1567803209)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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