Parcel vs bpost Mobile Postcard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parcel
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.
- 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
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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.
bpost Mobile Postcard
Create and send personalized physical postcards with photos or videos directly from your smartphone. Add custom text, stickers, and filters before sending them worldwide. A fun way to share memories and greetings.
- Send photo or video postcards
- Record or select video up to 60 seconds
- Add multiple photos
- Personalize with stickers, backgrounds, filters, and text
- Worldwide printing and shipping
- Easy to use interface
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With Mobile Postcard, you can send real personalised postcards featuring photos or a video from your smartphone or tablet. We print them and send them anywhere in the world. Celebrations, holidays or special occasions - what could be more fun than getting a personalised postcard from a friend, colleague or family member? It’s very easy to use! You’re all set in just a few taps. - Photo card or video card? Simply select the type of card you want to send. - Record a video or select one from the video library on your device. You can edit your video to make an even stronger emotional impact (maximum length 60 seconds). - Add one or more photos from your photo library. - Personalise with stickers or a special background, filter or text. - Tap your message - Fill out the name and address of your recipients. - Send! Your card is printed on high-quality paper in postcard format and sent to your recipients anywhere in the world.
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Verdict
Parcel and bpost Mobile Postcard both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Parcel's written reviews are positive against 38% of bpost Mobile Postcard's. Parcel also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 336) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). bpost Mobile Postcard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Parcel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. bpost Mobile Postcard asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Parcel against 4.7 for bpost Mobile Postcard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel has 23K ratings behind it against 336, 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 38% of bpost Mobile Postcard's.
Parcel ships an update fortnightly, bpost Mobile Postcard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parcel | bpost Mobile Postcard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (23K ratings) — better | 4.7 (336 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 37.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | 336 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #22 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd | bpost |
Customer experience
Parcel
bpost Mobile Postcard
User reviews
Parcel
From 23K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient tracking
- 🗺️ Detailed maps and location updates
- 📨 Automatic email forwarding
- 🔍 Barcode/number scanning
- ⏰ Timely notifications
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Delayed updates compared to carrier websites
- 🔒 Notifications behind paywall
- 🗂️ Limited free tracking slots
- 🔍 Occasional issues with carrier detection
bpost Mobile Postcard
From 336 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nice app for sending postcards easily.
- 💡 Nice concept to send cards from your pictures.
- 🚀 Very easy and quick to use.
- 👍 Fantastic way to send postcards with your own pictures.
Room to improve
- 🐛 Credits expired without notification.
- 🐛 Time consuming account creation.
- 🐛 Time consuming payment requiring manual input.
- 🐛 App is quite buggy.
- 🐛 Payment glitches often.
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
bpost Mobile Postcard
Reported bugs
18 issues- Credits expired without notification.
- Account creation is time consuming.
- Payment is time consuming.
- App is buggy.
- Payment glitches often.
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- Text font is too small.
- Unable to put US return address.
- Credits not received after payment.
- App not working on iPad.
- Credits lost after updates.
- Account not recognized in app.
- Application is very slow.
- Constant French hints during ordering.
- App crashes frequently.
- Postcards not delivered.
- Cannot edit sent cards.
- Cannot replace photos easily.
- App crashes after hitting send button.
Requested features
5 requests- Option to edit photos (maximize, cut off).
- Plain colored background option.
- Ability to determine text area size.
- Photo effects.
- Text balloon feature.
In-app purchases
Parcel
- Premium Subscription$6.991 Year
- Premium Subscription1 Year trial$6.991 Year
bpost Mobile Postcard
No in-app purchases
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