Comparison

Purolator vs Hamilton Alert App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Create shipments
  • Track shipments
  • Get estimates and transit times
  • Schedule pickups
  • Find shipping locations
  • Proactive notifications
Features
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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.

About

Hamilton Alert App

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Hamilton Alert is the official safety app for the employees of the City of Hamilton. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to safety resources. Hamilton Alert features include: - See Something, Say Something - Incident Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to City of Hamilton security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Be Prepared: Emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Wellness Support: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at City of Hamilton. - Virtual "Buddy" System: Allow Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking, they can request a Virtual "Buddy" System and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safe Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the City of Hamilton area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from City of Hamilton safety when emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Purolator4 screens
Hamilton Alert App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Purolator and Hamilton Alert App are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Purolator versus Hamilton Alert App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurolatorHamilton Alert App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews2.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurolator Inc.City of Hamilton

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

Hamilton Alert App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Purolator

No in-app purchases

None

Hamilton Alert App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Purolator free?
Purolator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hamilton Alert App free?
Hamilton Alert App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Purolator or Hamilton Alert App have ads?
Neither Purolator nor Hamilton Alert App shows ads.

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