# Canada Post vs Package Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Canada Post at none against Package Tracker's 14. Package Tracker's advantage is chart position (#11 vs unranked) and review sentiment (31% vs 22%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Package Tracker sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Canada Post asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Canada Post against 4.5 for Package Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Canada Post's written reviews are positive against 31% of Package Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canada Post | Package Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-post/id394391577/reviews)** | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-pkge-mobile/id1397865865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.1% of reviews | **31.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 149 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canada Post Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/394391580) | [DARADDO APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783139487) |

## What reviewers say

### Canada Post

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-post/id394391577)

Manage all your mail and package deliveries with ease. Track shipments, receive real-time updates, and pay duties and taxes instantly. Find nearby post offices and simplify international shipping.

**Highlights:** Track packages instantly by scanning barcodes, Receive daily mail updates with MyMail, Pay duties and taxes securely, Get real-time delivery alerts, Find post offices and shipping rates, Simplify international shipping, Customize delivery preferences

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Convenient tracking
- 🚀 Useful features
- 👍 Reliable service
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Inaccurate tracking information
- 🔍 Delayed updates
- 🔍 Lack of details
- 🔍 Useless for actual mail delivery

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent sign-outs and login issues
- Inability to access 'MyMail' feature
- Tracking information not updating properly
- App crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- Improve mail notification features
- Provide more detailed tracking information
- Allow payment of duties/taxes within the app
- Improve identity verification process
- Streamline app navigation and design


### Package Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-pkge-mobile/id1397865865)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Business, #23 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Effortlessly track all your domestic and international packages from over 600 carriers in one free app. Get real-time updates on shipment status and location with just a tracking number. Save multiple tracking numbers and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Track domestic and international packages, Supports 600+ postal carriers, Real-time status and location updates, Save multiple tracking numbers, Online notifications for status changes, Intuitive and simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly access | $5.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly full access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Package Tracking | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Package Tracking | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Package Tracking | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 📍 Detailed package location
- 🗺️ Mapping feature
- 👍 Helpful for impatient users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent updates
- 🚫 Doesn't work for all carriers
- ❌ Inaccurate delivery estimates
- 🔍 Lacks important features for free users

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking numbers not recognized
- App crashes on certain actions
- Subscription issues (charging without permission)

**Requested features**

- Automatic package import from email
- Improved notification system
- Ability to reorder/reorganize tracking numbers
- More carrier integrations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canada Post free?

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

### Is Package Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canada Post or Package Tracker?

Canada Post is rated higher. Canada Post averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Package Tracker averages 4.5 from 19K ratings.

### Do Canada Post or Package Tracker have ads?

Both Canada Post and Package Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canada Post or Package Tracker?

Canada Post ships an update every 3 weeks, and Package Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Canada Post was updated on September 22, 2026 and Package Tracker on September 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.*
