# Parcel vs ZIP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parcel at 86% against ZIP's 55%. Parcel also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 256) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parcel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and ZIP sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parcel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel has 22K ratings behind it against 256, 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 55% of ZIP's.

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, ZIP weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | ZIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | [4.5 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-live-package-tracker/id6450142666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 256 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Francois Hubert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465960131) |

## 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


### ZIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-live-package-tracker/id6450142666)

Track all your online orders in real-time with live map updates and instant notifications. Supports over 1000 couriers and automatically imports orders from Gmail. No sign-up required to start tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time package tracking, Live map view, Instant delivery notifications, Gmail order import, Home screen widget, Supports 1000+ couriers

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Posted Plus Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Posted Plus Weekly Free Trial | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Posted Plus Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Posted Plus Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Posted Plus Yearly Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Posted Plus Lifetime | $99.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Centralized package tracking
- 🚀 Real-time updates
- 🗺️ Map visualization of package location
- ✅ Works with various carriers
- ✨ User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ❌ Inaccurate tracking
- 🐛 Packages disappear from app
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Cannot cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Always says offline
- Colis disappear from the app
- Widget does not update
- App says package is in America when it's in France
- App says package arrives today but it's been 3 days

**Requested features**

- Integration with Vinted Go
- Map with automatic dark mode
- Ability to order packages
- More carrier options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parcel free?

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

### Is ZIP free?

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

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

Parcel is rated higher. Parcel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while ZIP averages 4.5 from 256 ratings.

### Do Parcel or ZIP have ads?

Neither Parcel nor ZIP shows ads.

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

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, and ZIP weekly. Most recently, Parcel was updated on September 28, 2026 and ZIP on September 26, 2026.

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