Second Shipping vs Parcelo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Second Shipping
This service simplifies shipping by handling packaging, labeling, and drop-offs. Users can schedule shipments, track packages in real-time, and utilize secure locker locations for convenience. It eliminates the need for traditional shipping hassles.
- No labels or boxes required
- Secure locker drop-off locations
- Real-time package tracking
- Packaging and shipping handled by service
- Free return pick-ups for 60 days
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Have you dreamed of being able to ship your packages without dealing with labels, boxes, or time-consuming trips to UPS, Fedex or USPS? Introducing Second: We’ve Streamlined Shipping So You Don’t Have to. Ship on Your Terms Regret Your Last Purchase? Time to ship that gift? We got You. Send us the deets: Tell us where it’s going, what you’re shipping, then select your delivery preferences. If It Fits, It Ships. Drop off your items, We do the rest. Our Secure Lockers come in 3 Convenient Sizes: Small, Medium, Large. One of our trusted drivers will collect your shipment and make sure it gets shipped. Ship Whenever, Wherever Convenience that’s next level. Ship what you need to, when you need to. Our strategically located, secure drop-off lockers make it easier than ever to handle your shipping needs. We Think Outside the Box. No label? No packaging? No problem. You can package your item(s) yourself or simply drop them off as-is. We pick up, we package, we ship – it really is that simple. Start shipping with Second today. Our Love Language? Transparency. Easy to understand tracking, updated in real time. So you can get back to what matters. Family. Friends. Hobbies. Health. Exercise. More shopping? Shipping Sucks. We Don’t. Free Return Pick-Ups on Us for Your First 60-Days. Start Shipping Today!
Parcelo
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Parcelo makes shipping simple. Compare rates across USPS, UPS, FedEx, and more — then buy a label and ship in minutes, right from your iPhone. HOW IT WORKS Enter your from and to addresses, enter your package weight and dimensions, and Parcelo instantly fetches live rates from every major carrier. Sort by cheapest or fastest, pick the rate that works for you, and pay with Apple Pay or a credit card. Your label is ready immediately. COMPARE REAL CARRIER RATES See USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and more side by side. Filter by carrier, sort by price or speed, and look for Cheapest, Fastest, and Best Value badges to make a quick decision. SKIP THE PRINTER Get a QR code you can scan for a label at counter for select carriers (currently only Post Office, more coming soon!). No printer, no ink, no paper, no problem. SAVE YOUR ADDRESSES Store sender and recipient addresses in your address book so you don't have to type out your friend's address every time you send them a birthday gift. Set a default sender address and it auto-fills every time you start a new shipment. FULL SHIPMENT HISTORY Every label you've ever bought is saved to your account. Browse, search, and filter your shipment history from any device — your data syncs automatically. ADD INSURANCE Shipping something valuable? Add carrier insurance and ship with peace of mind. DIMENSIONAL WEIGHT ALERTS Large packages are billed by size, not weight. Parcelo calculates in real time UPS/FedEx or USPS dimensional weight pricing — before you buy. No more surprise fees! SIGN IN WITH APPLE One tap to create an account. No passwords, no forms. Parcelo is perfect for Etsy sellers, eBay sellers, small businesses, and anyone who ships packages regularly and wants to save money AND time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Second Shipping at none against Parcelo's shown. Second Shipping also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Second Shipping | Parcelo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SECOND TECHNOLOGIES INC | Jerry Shi |
In-app purchases
Second Shipping
No in-app purchases
Parcelo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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