Comparison

General Population vs Packz

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

Head to head
About

General Population

Instantly connect with incarcerated individuals by sending them text messages that are converted into physical mail. This service handles all aspects of mailing, including postage and tracking, simplifying communication.

Highlights
  • Send text messages to inmates
  • Convert messages to physical mail
  • Handle all mailing logistics
  • Includes postage
  • Provides tracking
Features
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Find and Message any inmate, instantly. We turn your text message into real mail, and handle everything else. Yes. Postage and Tracking too.

About

Packz

Effortlessly track packages from over 2900 carriers worldwide in one app. Receive real-time updates and instant notifications for all your deliveries, ensuring you never miss a package.

Highlights
  • Universal tracking for 2900+ carriers
  • Smart barcode scanner
  • Real-time delivery updates
  • Push notifications
  • Lightning-fast package addition
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Packz: Track all your packages from over 2900+ carriers worldwide—including UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, Amazon, and more—in one powerful app. Never lose track of your deliveries again. Whether you're expecting packages from your favorite online stores like Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, or Shein, our app provides real-time updates and precise tracking information so you always know where your packages are. KEY FEATURES: - Universal Tracking Coverage Track packages from 2900+ carriers worldwide including UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, Royal Mail, Canada Post, China Post, and many more international services. - Lightning-Fast Package Addition Add packages instantly with our smart barcode scanner or manual entry. Get tracking information in seconds, not minutes. - Real-Time Delivery Updates Receive automatic updates every 6 hours to stay informed about your shipment status. Never miss a delivery again. - Push Notifications Get push notifications about package movements, delivery attempts, and status changes so you can take action when needed. Perfect for online shoppers, busy professionals, and anyone who wants to stay on top of their deliveries. Download now and experience hassle-free package tracking! Package Tracker App is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, Amazon, or any other carriers or retailers. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners, used solely to identify the services supported by this app. Subscription Information: Premium features available with weekly and annual subscription. Payment charged to iTunes account upon confirmation. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled 24 hours before expiry. Manage subscriptions in iTunes Account Settings. Terms: https://www.halmob.com/apps/package-tracker/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.halmob.com/apps/package-tracker/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Legal Notices & Trademark Attributions: Amazon and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. UPS, the UPS brandmark, and the color brown are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. FedEx is a registered trademark of Federal Express Corporation. DHL is a registered trademark of Deutsche Post AG. USPS and U.S. Postal Service are registered trademarks of the United States Postal Service. eBay is a trademark of eBay Inc. AliExpress is a trademark of Alibaba Group Holding Limited. Shein is a registered trademark of Roadget Business Pte. Ltd. Royal Mail is a registered trademark of Royal Mail Group Limited. Parcelforce is a trademark of Royal Mail Group Limited. Canada Post is a trademark of Canada Post Corporation. DPD and the DPD logo are trademarks of DPDgroup International Services GmbH & Co. KG. Evri (formerly Hermes) and the Evri logo are trademarks of Evri Europe GmbH. Yodel is a trademark of Yodel Delivery Network Limited. App Store and iTunes are service marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Screenshots

General Population4 screens
Packz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Packz at 5.0 against General Population's 3.0. Packz also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). General Population's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and ratings volume 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. Packz sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. General Population asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

General Population ships an update every 5 months, Packz every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
General Population versus Packz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeneral PopulationPackz
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGeneral PopulationHalmob

Customer experience

General Population

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Packz

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

General Population

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Packz

Subscriptions6
  • Packz Plus Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Package Tracker Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Package Tracking$12.991 Month
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  • Packz Plus Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Package Tracker Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Packz Plus Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is General Population free?
General Population is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Packz free?
Packz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, General Population or Packz?
Packz is rated higher. General Population averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Packz averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do General Population or Packz have ads?
Packz shows ads; General Population does not.
Which is updated more often, General Population or Packz?
General Population ships an update every 5 months, and Packz every 2 weeks. Most recently, General Population was updated on October 6, 2026 and Packz on October 23, 2026.

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