# Parcel vs Buy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buy at none against Parcel's 2. Buy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Parcel's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). 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. Buy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parcel ships an update fortnightly, Buy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Cypher IT Consulting GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872903832) |

## What reviewers say

### Parcel

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Track packages from over 300 delivery services with automatic carrier recognition and barcode scanning. Integrates with Amazon accounts for seamless package addition and offers map-based location tracking. Receive timely push notifications, with premium features available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Track 300+ delivery services, Automatic carrier recognition, Barcode scanner, Amazon account integration, Map-based delivery location, Timely push notifications, Web access for management

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Buy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buy-easy/id6766857070)

**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 Buy free?

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

### Do Parcel or Buy have ads?

Neither Parcel nor Buy shows ads.

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

Parcel ships an update fortnightly, and Buy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Parcel was updated on November 12, 2026 and Buy on November 5, 2026.

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