Comparison

Parcel vs ParcelTrack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Parcel

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
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If you are looking for an app to track deliveries on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch - Parcel is the best choice for you. With this application you can promptly access tracking information for 300 delivery services, including UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, GLS, LaserShip, Aramex, OnTrac, China Post, Amazon Logistics and many other carriers. Full list of supported carriers is available at: https://parcel.app With our unique carrier recognition function, adding a new delivery is just a matter of seconds. Sometimes you won't even need to enter a tracking number, you can use a barcode scanner which is available right in the app. Amazon integration in Parcel allows you to get your packages added automatically from your Amazon account. Once an order is shipped, it will appear in Parcel. This is done in a secure and privacy-friendly way with your credentials never leaving the device. You can also locate your delivery on the map or manage your deliveries using Web Access (web.parcelapp.net) - easy and simple. Parcel has a native macOS app available for free in the Mac App Store. Parcel utilizes the power of iOS to provide you the best possible user experience. You can use its widgets to see your upcoming deliveries and the share extension to add a new delivery directly from any other app. Push notifications provided by Parcel are more convenient than from any other app. They are being sent only from 8am to 10 pm according to your timezone, so you will not be bothered at night (however, you can disable this option in the settings). Some features, such as push notifications and tracking more than 3 deliveries are limited to premium subscribers. Current price for the premium subscription is $6.99 per year, and may vary from country to country. Parcel's privacy policy, as well as subscription terms are available at https://parcel.app/privacy-with-terms.html.

About

ParcelTrack

Consolidate all your package and shipment tracking from over 50 delivery services into one convenient app. Receive free push notifications for delivery status updates and utilize features like delivery forecasts and automatic carrier detection.

Highlights
  • Track over 50 delivery services
  • Free push notifications
  • Delivery forecast
  • Automatic carrier detection
  • ParcelTrack Inbox for easy tracking
  • Delivered package archive
  • Live GPS tracking (Premium)
Features
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ParcelTrack – One App to track all of your packages and shipments ParcelTrack integrates all of your shipments from over 50 delivery services into a single app. Free Push-Notifications keep you up to date with your delivery status. The ParcelTrack Inbox makes it even more convenient to track your packages. • Push notifications - ParcelTrack sends free push notifications, so you know when your package is being delivered. • Delivery forecast – For all delivery services that support this service, ParcelTrack lets you know when your delivery is scheduled. So far DHL, DPD, Fedex, and UPS provide delivery forecasts. • Live tracking: Keep track of the delivery van via GPS in real time. (Premium) • Who has my package: If your shipment has been left with your neighbor, ParcelTrack tells you who has your package. (Premium) • Automatic carrier detection – When you enter a tracking number ParcelTrack automatically detects the delivery service associated with this number, making it even more convenient for you to keep track of your delivery. • ParcelTrack Inbox – No need to enter long tracking numbers by hand: Each ParcelTrack user is assigned a random user ID and an email inbox. When you send an email to your inbox, our server conveniently extracts the tracking ID contained and adds the parcel to your account. Simply forward delivery notifications from online shops like Amazon to your ParcelTrack Inbox. ParcelTrack will add the respective shipment to your ParcelTrack account keep you up to date the progress of your delivery. • ParcelTrack Archive: Store all delivered packages in your ParcelTrack Archive which gives you an overview of all your delivered shipments. • Push notifications: Organize your push notifications to according to your preferences. ParcelTrack lets you decide how you wish to be notified. (Premium) • Barcode Scanner: Shipping your own packages? Simply scan the barcode of your shipment to add it even faster and more convenient to your ParcelTrack account. (Premium) • Synchronization: With ParcelTrack-Sync you can easily synchronize ParcelTrack between on all of your iOS devices. Use ParcelTrack on your iPhone and keep tracking your parcels at home on your iPad. (Premium) • Delivery Services: So far we have integrated over 50 delivery services worldwide, and we are adding more and more services every week. ParcelTrack Premium: Some of ParcelTracks features are part of ParcelTrack Premium and make tracking your shipments even better. We do not display any third party advertisements within ParcelTrack. In exchange we ask ParcelTrack Premium users for a small contribution to support the further development of ParcelTrack. ParcelTrack Premium is only 2,99 USD as in app purchase.

Screenshots

Parcel4 screens
ParcelTrack3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parcel at 86% against ParcelTrack's 39%. Parcel also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). ParcelTrack's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Parcel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and ParcelTrack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Parcel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Parcel's written reviews are positive against 39% of ParcelTrack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, ParcelTrack every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Parcel versus ParcelTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParcelParcelTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22K ratings) — better4.4 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better39.5% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan Pavlov Pty LtdParcelTrack Technologies

Customer experience

Parcel

All ratings22,457 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,412 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.0%

ParcelTrack

All ratings12,243 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews476 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative56.1%

User reviews

Parcel

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient tracking
  • 🗺️ Detailed maps and location updates
  • 📨 Automatic email forwarding
  • 🔍 Barcode/number scanning
  • ⏰ Timely notifications

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Delayed updates compared to carrier websites
  • 🔒 Notifications behind paywall
  • 🗂️ Limited free tracking slots
  • 🔍 Occasional issues with carrier detection

ParcelTrack

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date tracking
  • 📨 Convenient inbox for tracking emails
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🗺️ Helpful map feature
  • 🔔 Reliable delivery notifications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tracking issues and missing data
  • 💰 Premium required for full functionality
  • 🕰️ Delayed status updates
  • 🚫 Inability to track certain carriers

Bugs and requests

Parcel

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent update frequency
  • Incompatibility with some carrier tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Archiving delivered parcels
  • Customizable notifications
  • Automatic order entry without tracking number
  • Integration with shipping services accounts

ParcelTrack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tracking numbers disappearing from the app
  • Incorrect delivery location information
  • Inability to remove or update tracking entries

Requested features

3 requests
  • Calendar view for tracking history
  • Ability to edit tracking details
  • Integration with more shipping providers

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Parcel

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription$6.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription1 Year trial$6.991 Year
1 purchases

ParcelTrack

One-time1
  • ParcelTrack Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Parcel free?
Parcel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ParcelTrack free?
ParcelTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parcel or ParcelTrack?
Parcel is rated higher. Parcel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while ParcelTrack averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.
Do Parcel or ParcelTrack have ads?
Neither Parcel nor ParcelTrack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parcel or ParcelTrack?
Parcel ships an update every 2 weeks, and ParcelTrack every 5 weeks. Most recently, Parcel was updated on September 24, 2026 and ParcelTrack on September 24, 2026.

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