# ZIP vs ParcelBox

ZIP and ParcelBox both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of ZIP's written reviews are positive against 0% of ParcelBox's. ZIP also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (256 vs 75). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZIP sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and ParcelBox sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ZIP against 4.4 for ParcelBox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 256 and 75 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of ZIP's written reviews are positive against 0% of ParcelBox's.

ZIP ships an update weekly, ParcelBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZIP | ParcelBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-live-package-tracker/id6450142666/reviews)** | [4.4 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcelbox-package-tracker/id6743376545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francois Hubert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465960131) | [Gentlemen's s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664064879) |

## What reviewers say

### ZIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-live-package-tracker/id6450142666)

Track all your online orders in real-time with live map updates and instant notifications. Supports over 1000 couriers and automatically imports orders from Gmail. No sign-up required to start tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time package tracking, Live map view, Instant delivery notifications, Gmail order import, Home screen widget, Supports 1000+ couriers

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Posted Plus Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Posted Plus Weekly Free Trial | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Posted Plus Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Posted Plus Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Posted Plus Yearly Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Posted Plus Lifetime | $99.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Centralized package tracking
- 🚀 Real-time updates
- 🗺️ Map visualization of package location
- ✅ Works with various carriers
- ✨ User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ❌ Inaccurate tracking
- 🐛 Packages disappear from app
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Cannot cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Always says offline
- Colis disappear from the app
- Widget does not update
- App says package is in America when it's in France
- App says package arrives today but it's been 3 days

**Requested features**

- Integration with Vinted Go
- Map with automatic dark mode
- Ability to order packages
- More carrier options


### ParcelBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcelbox-package-tracker/id6743376545)

Easily track all your domestic and international packages from over 2500 carriers in one place. Receive real-time updates and instant notifications about your shipments without any ads.

**Highlights:** Real-time tracking for domestic and international shipments, Supports over 2500 global courier and postal services, Save multiple tracking numbers, Instant notifications for status updates and delays, Ad-free and user-friendly experience, Detailed tracking history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZIP free?

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

### Is ParcelBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZIP or ParcelBox?

ZIP is rated higher. ZIP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while ParcelBox averages 4.4 from 75 ratings.

### Do ZIP or ParcelBox have ads?

Neither ZIP nor ParcelBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZIP or ParcelBox?

ZIP ships an update weekly, and ParcelBox fortnightly. Most recently, ZIP was updated on September 21, 2026 and ParcelBox on September 22, 2026.

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