# Parcel Pending vs HSVUTIL

The clearest difference is rating: Parcel Pending at 4.0 against HSVUTIL's 2.4. Parcel Pending also leads on ratings volume (741 vs 42) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). HSVUTIL's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Parcel Pending holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parcel Pending has 741 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Parcel Pending's written reviews are positive against 28% of HSVUTIL's.

Parcel Pending ships an update every 2 months, HSVUTIL monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parcel Pending | HSVUTIL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (741 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-pending/id6467768006/reviews)** | [2.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsvutil/id6745904845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **741** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **32.4% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Quadient Shipping](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053144802) | [Huntsville Utilities](https://appshunter.io/developer/798812234) |

## What reviewers say

### Parcel Pending

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-pending/id6467768006)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily manage your package deliveries with automatic notifications upon arrival. Access your packages contactlessly using a unique QR code for pickup. The app also allows for vacation mode, managing other users, and customizing notification settings.

**Highlights:** Package delivery notifications, Contactless package access, Unique QR code for pickup, Vacation mode, Manage other users, Customize notification settings

**In-app purchases:** none


### HSVUTIL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsvutil/id6745904845)

Manage your Huntsville Utilities account on the go. View billing and usage, make payments, report service issues, and stay updated on important news and outages. This app provides convenient access to your utility services and account information.

**Highlights:** View billing and payment history, Manage payments and payment methods, Track energy usage trends, Report account and service issues, Receive utility news and outage alerts, View facility and payment locations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Easy to register
- 💡 Can see accounts and request extensions
- 👍 Easy payments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to create account
- 🐛 Unable to log in
- 🐛 Payment info not saved
- 🐛 Customer service issues

**Reported bugs**

- Error messages when creating account
- Login issues across web and app
- Payment info not saving

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved account management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parcel Pending free?

Parcel Pending is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HSVUTIL free?

HSVUTIL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Parcel Pending or HSVUTIL?

Parcel Pending is rated higher. Parcel Pending averages 4.0 out of 5 from 741 ratings, while HSVUTIL averages 2.4 from 42 ratings.

### Do Parcel Pending or HSVUTIL have ads?

Neither Parcel Pending nor HSVUTIL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parcel Pending or HSVUTIL?

Parcel Pending ships an update every 2 months, and HSVUTIL monthly. Most recently, Parcel Pending was updated on September 21, 2026 and HSVUTIL on September 7, 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.*