Comparison

ZIP vs Junkster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZIP

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
Currently charting
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THE #1 DELIVERY EXPERIENCE ON MOBILE Never ever ask again "Where's my package?" With ZIP, your orders are at your fingertips! Just open the app and enter your tracking number to follow your package(s) in real time. NO SIGN UP Just open the app and start tracking your packages immediately. TRACK YOUR ORDERS Easily track your parcels from UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, China Post and more! More than 1000+ connected couriers with 24/7 data monitoring. LIVE MAP A beautiful map lets you know the exact location of your package anywhere around the world and in real-time. SCROLLBAR Zoom on the map in a snap with a single finger. NOTIFICATIONS Never miss an important alert like when your parcel is crossing a country border or when it is about to be delivered. WIDGET Follow your packages from your iPhone home screen. We are pushing new updates every week, if you have any feedback please email us at hey@getzip.app Made in Paris, with Love. ZIP Terms of Use: https://getzip.app/terms/

About

Junkster

Features
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Junkster is a hyperlocal marketplace for free stuff — furniture on the curb, giveaways, and neighborhood finds — built for people who hate waste and love a good score. SEE WHAT’S NEARBY • Browse a live map and feed of free items around you • Filter by category, distance, and how recently items were posted • Open listings for photos, details, and directions POST & SHARE • Snap a photo — AI helps categorize and describe your item • Drop a pin so neighbors can find it • Post in-app giveaways and coordinate pickup in chat STAY IN THE LOOP • Get push alerts when new items appear near your saved places • Earn tokens when you post, report curb updates, and help the community • Higher engagement can unlock faster notification priority BUILT FOR REAL PICKUPS • Mark items as picked up or gone so the map stays accurate • Report listings that look wrong or unsafe • Block users and report abuse — we take community safety seriously Junkster is free to use. Sign up with Apple, Google or email. Location is used to show nearby listings; you control notification and location permissions in your device settings. Currently available in Israel. Questions or account deletion: support@junkster.app

Screenshots

ZIP4 screens
Junkster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Junkster at none against ZIP's 5. ZIP's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZIP sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Junkster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZIP ships an update weekly, Junkster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ZIP versus Junkster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZIPJunkster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (259 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings259 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancois HubertMichael Gelbart

Bugs and requests

ZIP

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • Error searching for package
  • Black square on widget (resolved by changing widget)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integration with Vinted Go
  • Map with automatic dark mode
  • Ability to order packages
  • More carrier options

Junkster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ZIP

Subscriptions5
  • Posted Plus Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Posted Plus Weekly Free Trial3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Posted Plus Monthly$17.991 Month
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  • Posted Plus Yearly3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Posted Plus Yearly Free Trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Junkster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZIP free?
ZIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Junkster free?
Junkster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZIP or Junkster have ads?
Neither ZIP nor Junkster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZIP or Junkster?
ZIP ships an update weekly, and Junkster every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZIP was updated on November 7, 2026 and Junkster on November 5, 2026.

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