Purolator vs MesColis
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.
MesColis
Easily ship and track packages across Canada. Compare carrier rates, purchase and print shipping labels, and monitor your shipments in real-time. Features include finding drop-off locations and managing recipient information.
- Compare carrier rates
- Buy and print shipping labels
- Real-time shipment tracking
- Find drop-off points
- Scan tracking numbers
- Manage recipients and addresses
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Ship and track parcels across Canada from one app, in English or French. Compare real-time rates from major carriers, buy and print shipping labels, and follow every shipment from pickup to delivery. • Compare carrier rates side by side and pick the best price or speed • Buy and print shipping labels in seconds • Track every parcel with live status and delivery updates • Find nearby drop-off points and smart lockers • Scan tracking numbers and labels with your camera • Manage recipients, addresses, and your shipment history • Sign in securely with Face ID Questions? Reach us at accounts@mescolis.ca Expédiez et suivez vos colis partout au Canada à partir d'une seule application, en français ou en anglais. Comparez les tarifs en temps réel des principaux transporteurs, achetez et imprimez vos étiquettes, et suivez chaque envoi de la collecte à la livraison. • Comparez les tarifs et choisissez le meilleur prix ou la meilleure vitesse • Achetez et imprimez vos étiquettes en quelques secondes • Suivez chaque colis avec des mises à jour en direct • Trouvez les points de dépôt et casiers intelligents à proximité • Numérisez les numéros de suivi et les étiquettes avec la caméra • Gérez vos destinataires, adresses et votre historique d'envois • Connexion sécurisée avec Face ID Des questions? Écrivez-nous à accounts@mescolis.ca Conditions d'utilisation (EULA) : https://www.mescolis.ca/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MesColis at 100% against Purolator's 2%. MesColis also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Purolator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MesColis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Purolator asks for nothing beyond the download.
MesColis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Purolator has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of Purolator's written reviews are positive against 100% of MesColis's.
Purolator ships an update fortnightly, MesColis every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Purolator | MesColis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (47 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 1.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purolator Inc. | MesColis.ca Inc. |
Customer experience
Purolator
MesColis
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
MesColis
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Purolator
No in-app purchases
MesColis
- MesColis Pro14 Days trial$14.991 Month
- MesColis Enterprise$69.991 Month
