Purolator vs Ward's Auctions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Purolator
Manage all your shipping needs from your mobile device. Create shipments, track packages in real-time, get transit estimates, and schedule pickups. Find nearby shipping locations and receive proactive notifications for shipment updates.
- Create shipments
- Track shipments
- Get estimates and transit times
- Schedule pickups
- Find shipping locations
- Proactive notifications
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Manage your shipments anytime, anywhere with the Purolator Mobile App. Get estimates, schedule pickups, create and track your shipments from any mobile device anywhere, and anytime. Whether you’re at the office, or on-the-go, Purolator can help you stay connected to your business. That’s why we have the Purolator mobile app, designed to keep up with your busy schedule. Purolator’s Mobile App features: Shipment Tracking Stay up to date on your shipments with convenient access to tracking details and delivery status directly from the app. Create a Shipment Easily create an account-based shipment right from your mobile device and ship to anywhere in Canada. You can print the shipping label at home, work or from one of our 140+ shipping centres. Don’t have access to a printer? We’ll scan your shipment’s QR code when you visit one of our shipping centres. Estimates and Transit Times Easily obtain transit times and account-based estimates to help you select the best shipping option to meet your needs. Proactive Notifications Receive instant updates and stay informed about important delivery milestones through the app notifications. Location Finder Save time by using GPS to locate your nearest Purolator shipping location, and view store hours and latest drop-off times so you can ship at your own convenience. Support Contact us directly by calling or emailing Customer Service.
Ward's Auctions
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Welcome to the Ward's Auctions App. Ward's Auctions is a premiere auction house, specializing in estates, all quality goods including Real Estate, Jewelry, Antiques, Equipment and Much More! View and bid anytime and anywhere with the Ward’s Auctions App. Keep track of all your favorite auctions and receive real-time outbid notifications on items you bid on. Key Features of our Auction Bidding App • Available on all iOS devices • Fully integrated audio/video straight from the auction floor • The best auction app available for choice bidding • Push notifications to allow bidders to stay in the action • Increased security, encryption and privacy • Faster loading and smoother browsing experience • Manage items (Won, Lost, Winning, Losing) • Browsing of auction catalogs with photos, descriptions and easy use absentee bidding • The most user-friendly app to use in the industry
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Purolator at fortnightly against Ward's Auctions's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Purolator ships an update fortnightly, Ward's Auctions every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Purolator | Ward's Auctions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 1.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Purolator Inc. | Live Auction Group |
Bugs and requests
Purolator
Reported bugs
14 issues- Chatbot fails to recognize valid tracking numbers
- App crashes when entering tracking information
- Tracking numbers display with invalid prefix (equal sign)
- App freezes for extended periods
- Tracking feature shows 'under maintenance' for weeks
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- Website tracking works but app shows 'no shipment found'
- Cannot copy/paste tracking numbers properly
- App won't accept tracking numbers from US origins
- Notification system sends updates 24+ hours late
- Chatbot asks repetitive questions and loops infinitely
- Barcode scanner removed without replacement
- App opens browser popup instead of native tracking
- Previous tracked parcels deleted after updates
- Login functionality removed in recent updates
Requested features
14 requests- Restore original tracking list/dashboard interface
- Allow saving and managing multiple tracking numbers
- Implement barcode scanning functionality
- Add in-app push notifications for tracking updates
- Include detailed tracking history and timeline view
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- Allow custom nicknames for tracked shipments
- Make AI chatbot optional, not mandatory
- Add dark mode support
- Improve font size and accessibility options
- Enable shipment redirection and delivery management
- Provide estimated delivery time (ETA) information
- Support for longer address formats and custom fields
- Sync app with online account
- Allow tracking of packages from other senders without manual entry
Ward's Auctions
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Purolator
No in-app purchases
Ward's Auctions
No in-app purchases
