# Parcel vs Caramel

The clearest difference is rating: Parcel at 4.8 against Caramel's 3.0. Parcel also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 2) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). Caramel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Parcel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel has 23K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Parcel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Caramel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Parcel ships an update fortnightly, Caramel every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | Caramel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caramel/id6741873881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Devino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729030667) |

## What reviewers say

### Parcel

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

**Currently charting:** #24 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


### Caramel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caramel/id6741873881)

This open-source browser extension automatically finds and applies the best coupon codes and cashback offers while you shop online. It prioritizes user privacy and ensures creators receive their rightful affiliate link commissions.

**Highlights:** Fully open-source, Privacy-first design, Automatic coupon testing, Preserves affiliate links, One-tap code application, Live savings meter, Universal Safari support

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parcel free?

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

### Is Caramel free?

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

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

Parcel is rated higher. Parcel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Caramel averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Parcel or Caramel have ads?

Neither Parcel nor Caramel shows ads.

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

Parcel ships an update fortnightly, and Caramel every 11 days. Most recently, Parcel was updated on October 28, 2026 and Caramel on October 24, 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.*