Purolator vs Hopp Driver
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.
Hopp Driver
This app allows individuals to earn money by driving, offering flexible hours and competitive earnings. It provides regular payouts, 24/7 support, and assistance with the registration process.
- Earn money driving
- Flexible work hours
- Competitive earnings
- Low service fees
- Weekly payouts
- 24/7 driver support
- Registration assistance
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Hopp Driver helps you turn downtime into revenue with low service fees and flexible payments. Drive the hours you want and start earning money on the move. WHY DRIVERS CHOOSE HOPP - Competitive earnings and low service fee - Regular cash flow with weekly payouts - Live support available on every ride - Support with registration paperwork FLEXIBILITY FROM HOURS TO PAYOUTS Decide how much you drive, what rides you accept, and how frequently you want to receive payments. 24/7 DRIVER SUPPORT Our team is by your side on every ride. Features like in-app emergency assistance and 24/7 support ensure your safety anywhere and anytime. HOW TO START DRIVING WITH HOPP 1. Sign up using the Hopp Driver app or by visiting gethopp.com/en-ca/driver/ 2. Our team will help you complete the process, online or in-person 3. Start driving and earning Questions? Reach out to info@gethopp.com or visit gethopp.com/en-ca/driver/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hopp Driver at 4.8 against Purolator's 3.3. Hopp Driver also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 2%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Purolator's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hopp Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of Purolator's written reviews are positive against 26% of Hopp Driver's.
Purolator ships an update fortnightly, Hopp Driver weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Purolator | Hopp Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (47 ratings) | 4.8 (96 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 1.7% of reviews | 25.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purolator Inc. | BOLT TECHNOLOGY OU |
Customer experience
Purolator
Hopp Driver
User reviews
Purolator
From 47 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Reliable delivery service (when functioning)
- 📦 Basic package tracking capability
- ⚡ Quick access to shipment information (previously)
Room to improve
- 🤖 Forced AI chatbot replacing functional tracking interface
- 💾 Cannot save or retain tracking numbers
- 📊 No tracking history or list view available
- 🔄 Must re-enter tracking number every single time
- ❌ Chatbot provides minimal/vague information
Hopp Driver
From 96 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good service
- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Great app for drivers
- 👍 Excellent
Room to improve
- 🐛 Spam app
- 🐛 Poor customer service
- 🐛 Lack of customer support
- 🐛 Useless navigation interface
- 🐛 Unnecessarily complicated
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
Hopp Driver
Reported bugs
3 issues- Map not working
- Issues with 'next' button
- Login issues
Requested features
3 requests- Improve navigation and mapping
- Reduce age requirements to 21+
- Add Apple CarPlay support
In-app purchases
Purolator
No in-app purchases
Hopp Driver
No in-app purchases
