# Parcel vs ZuBene

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parcel at 86% against ZuBene's 50%. Parcel also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (22K vs 29). ZuBene's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

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 29, 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 50% of ZuBene's.

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, ZuBene monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | ZuBene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | [4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zubene/id6444685324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Zubene](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855267322) |

## What reviewers say

### Parcel

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

**Currently charting:** #18 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


### ZuBene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zubene/id6444685324)

Simplify international online shopping by pasting product links. Track orders in real-time and schedule convenient on-demand deliveries from various global retailers.

**Highlights:** Paste product links for global shopping, Access retailers from USA, UK, China, and more, Real-time order tracking, On-demand delivery scheduling, Streamlined shopping experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parcel free?

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

### Is ZuBene free?

ZuBene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Parcel is rated higher. Parcel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while ZuBene averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do Parcel or ZuBene have ads?

Neither Parcel nor ZuBene shows ads.

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

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, and ZuBene monthly. Most recently, Parcel was updated on September 27, 2026 and ZuBene on September 18, 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.*