TrackChecker vs SmartRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TrackChecker
Effortlessly track packages from over 1000 shipping services worldwide. Get real-time updates, scan barcodes, and view parcel photos. Supports multiple languages and local notifications for a personalized tracking experience.
- Track over 1000 shipping services
- Touch-enabled barcode scanning
- Parcel photos
- Multilingual interface
- Local notifications
- Delivery days calculator
- Widget support
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TrackChecker - Shipment Tracker: Built for shoppers, this app tracks posted packages from over 1000 services like Amazon, eBay, USPS, EMS, FedEx, and Correo. Stay updated on your order status with touch-enabled barcode scanning, parcel photos, and a multilingual interface. Check multiple providers—USPS, DHL, and more—at once, with translated updates and local notifications. The delivery days calculator keeps your shipment timeline clear. From Amazon orders to eBay parcels, TrackChecker’s widget and 1000+ provider support make package tracking seamless and personalized. NOTE: If background updates haven’t been working you will now get a notification letting you know that you need to open the app to update your deliveries again. This problem is usually caused by forcing the app to close by swiping up in the multitasking view. Bugs/Problems/News ---------------------- If you experience any problems please email trackchecker@insku.com Disclaimer: --------------- ⁕ TrackChecker is not affiliated with any of the postal companies. ⁕ TrackChecker relies on the websites of the various companies for tracking information. ⁕ If a particular service is not in the list below or does not work for you, please send me a email with URL and tracking number to check. I'll do my best to make it work.
SmartRemote
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for home electronics and receive personalized TV guide listings. Control Wi-Fi enabled devices like set-top boxes, media players, and smart TVs from major brands.
- Universal remote control
- Personalized TV guide
- Wi-Fi device control
- Supports major brands
- Replaces multiple remotes
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Smart Remote turns your iPhone into a smart universal remote to control your home electronics and provide personalized TV guide listings. Control via Wi-Fi is available for many devices, including many internet connected set-top boxes from Dish or DirecTV, along with Roku and Sonos media players, and some models of connected smart TVs from Samsung, LG and Sony. This universal remote replaces Samsung remote, LG remote, Sony remote, Vizio remote, Dish remote, DirectTV remote, Xfinity remote, Apple TV remote. One remote to rule them all. We are constantly working to improve our app so you have the best experience possible. If you're having trouble getting the remote to work properly on a particular device or experiencing problems with TV listings or TV guide. Supported brands include LG TV, Samsung TV, Vizio TV, Mitsubishi TV, Sony TV and hundreds of thousands more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TrackChecker at 73% against SmartRemote's 0%. TrackChecker also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (117 vs 6). SmartRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. TrackChecker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SmartRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.
TrackChecker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrackChecker has 117 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of TrackChecker's written reviews are positive against 0% of SmartRemote's.
| Parameter | TrackChecker | SmartRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (117 ratings) — better | 1.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 117 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleg Brailean | 阳 李 |
Customer experience
TrackChecker
SmartRemote
Bugs and requests
TrackChecker
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on startup after updates
- Barcode scanning adds extra digits to USPS tracking numbers
- UPS tracking not updating or working
- USPS tracking only works via web option, not standard
- Duplicate carrier options (e.g., USPS, Post Services)
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- Only displays one tracking despite multiple added
- Tracking events not updating automatically
- App reverts to Chinese language for packages from China
- Settings cannot be changed past certain options
- Meest services causing app crashes
- NZ Post tracking no longer works
- Chinese Post tracking not functioning
- PTT tracking information not retrieved
- Fastway Australia and Nexday tracking broken
Requested features
12 requests- Disable update checks for already delivered packages
- Direct import/sync from AliExpress and other platforms
- Portrait/book mode for better readability
- iCloud and cross-device synchronization
- Expected delivery date display
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- Map view for package location
- Auto-detection of shipping company from tracking code
- Pre-defined tags for quick categorization
- Better carrier list organization and search
- Dark mode option
- Detailed tracking information on main overview screen
- Support for additional carriers (DHL AWB, Loomis, DHL Canada, etc.)
SmartRemote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TrackChecker
- Thanks for developers!$0.99
- Basic package$1.99
- Thanks for developers!$2.99
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- Upgrade to PREMIUM$2.99
- Thanks for developers!$4.99
- Optimum package$5.99
- Great package$8.99
- Thanks for developers!$9.99
- Thanks for developers!$19.99
- Thanks for developers!$99.99
SmartRemote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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