# Parcel vs MapGenie

Parcel and MapGenie both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Parcel's written reviews are positive against 0% of MapGenie's. Parcel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 49 months). MapGenie's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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 MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 MapGenie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel has 23K ratings behind it against 30, 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 0% of MapGenie's.

Parcel ships an update fortnightly, MapGenie every 49 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | MapGenie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | [4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-hfw-map/id1640714471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 49 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Magic Lamp Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/499996104) |

## 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


### MapGenie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapgenie-hfw-map/id1640714471)

This fan-made companion app helps players navigate the world of Horizon Forbidden West. It features over 1000 locations, including collectibles and machine spawns, with progress tracking and note-taking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 locations tracked, 50+ collectible categories, Progress tracker, Note-taking on map, Interior dungeon maps, Website progress sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HFW Map PRO Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parcel free?

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

### Is MapGenie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parcel or MapGenie?

Parcel is rated higher. Parcel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do Parcel or MapGenie have ads?

MapGenie shows ads; Parcel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parcel or MapGenie?

Parcel ships an update fortnightly, and MapGenie every 49 months. Most recently, Parcel was updated on October 27, 2026 and MapGenie on October 27, 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.*