# Purolator vs MesColis

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Purolator | MesColis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purolator/id438701193/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mescolis/id6780569170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 1.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Purolator Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/438701196) | [MesColis.ca Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780569172) |

## What reviewers say

### Purolator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purolator/id438701193)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Reliable delivery service (when functioning)
- 📦 Basic package tracking capability
- ⚡ Quick access to shipment information (previously)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### MesColis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mescolis/id6780569170)

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.

**Highlights:** Compare carrier rates, Buy and print shipping labels, Real-time shipment tracking, Find drop-off points, Scan tracking numbers, Manage recipients and addresses

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MesColis Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| MesColis Enterprise | $69.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Purolator free?

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

### Is MesColis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Purolator or MesColis?

MesColis is rated higher. Purolator averages 3.3 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while MesColis averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Purolator or MesColis have ads?

Neither Purolator nor MesColis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Purolator or MesColis?

Purolator ships an update fortnightly, and MesColis every 4 days. Most recently, Purolator was updated on October 23, 2026 and MesColis on September 29, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*