# Parcel vs Package Tracker

Parcel and Package Tracker both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Parcel's written reviews are positive against 0% of Package Tracker's. Parcel also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 111) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). Package Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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 Package Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 Package Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel has 22K ratings behind it against 111, 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 Package Tracker's.

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, Package Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | [4.7 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-tracking-app/id6705121746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 111 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Sofiia Parkhomenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836392124) |

## 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


### Package Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-tracking-app/id6705121746)

Easily track all your incoming packages from various shipping providers in a single, intuitive interface. Receive real-time status updates and estimated delivery times to ensure you never miss a delivery. Your tracking data is kept secure with robust encryption.

**Highlights:** Universal tracking for all major carriers, Real-time status notifications, Estimated delivery times, Secure data encryption, Consolidated tracking information

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Track Packages Worldwide | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Track Packages Worldwide | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Track Packages Worldwide | $9.99 | per year |
| Track Packages Worldwide | $19.99 | per year |
| Track Packages Worldwide | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parcel free?

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

### Is Package Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parcel or Package Tracker?

Parcel is rated higher. Parcel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Package Tracker averages 4.7 from 111 ratings.

### Do Parcel or Package Tracker have ads?

Neither Parcel nor Package Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parcel or Package Tracker?

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Package Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, Parcel was updated on September 26, 2026 and Package Tracker on September 22, 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.*