Comparison

9Tracking vs ParcelPath

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

Head to head
About

9Tracking

Features
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9Tracking is a fast, simple package tracker for checking parcels across 1,500+ couriers worldwide. Enter a tracking number to see the latest delivery status, carrier details, route, shipment timeline, and saved tracking history in one clean app. Track packages from major carriers including USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, EMS, TNT, Royal Mail, Yanwen, 4PX, China Post, and many other global couriers. Why use 9Tracking? - Track parcels across 1,500+ couriers - Auto-detect carriers from your tracking number - Check delivery status, transit progress, and latest scan - View full shipment timelines with locations and carrier events - Save tracking history locally on your device - Filter shipments by transit, delivered, and alert status - Reopen recent packages without creating an account - Follow international parcels, online orders, and cross-border deliveries 9Tracking is useful for online shoppers, small sellers, dropshipping orders, marketplace purchases, international mail, and anyone who wants a quick way to check where a package is. Just paste your tracking number, tap Track, and follow your shipment from dispatch to delivery.

About

ParcelPath

Predicts weather conditions along a package's shipping route to help you avoid potential damage. Scan labels or input shipping details to see forecasts at each stop and receive alerts for extreme weather.

Highlights
  • Route forecasts for major carriers
  • Weather at hubs and along legs
  • Risk alerts for extreme weather
  • Ship date selection for safest window
  • Label scanning for quick forecasts
  • Save and revisit forecasts
Features
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ParcelPath forecasts the weather along the path your package will take, before you ship. Tell it what you're sending – "UPS Ground from San Diego to Chicago" – or pick a carrier, service, origin, and destination. ParcelPath predicts the hubs and legs of the route, pulls the forecast for each stop at the time your package is expected there, and flags anything that could hurt it: freezing temperatures, extreme heat, heavy rain, snow, wind, or storms. SHIP WITH CONFIDENCE • Route forecasts for UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, and EU carriers • Weather at every hub and along every leg, timed to your package's ETA • Risk alerts for freezing, heat, precipitation, snow, wind, and storms • Pick a ship date up to three days out to find the safest window • Route map with the weather at each stop SCAN A LABEL Point the camera at a shipping label. ParcelPath reads the carrier, service, and cities on your device and forecasts the route in one tap. Names and street addresses never leave your phone. SAVE AND REVISIT Try ParcelPath without an account: a few free lookups a day, with a short ad. Create a free account with just your email – no password – to save forecasts, sync with parcelpath.app, and skip ads. Free accounts include 10 lookups a month. SUBSCRIPTIONS Need more? Every paid plan removes ads and unlocks API access. Each is a 1-month auto-renewing subscription: • ParcelPath Starter – 500 forecasts a month – $9.99/month • ParcelPath Pro – 1,500 forecasts a month – $19.99/month • ParcelPath Business – 5,000 forecasts a month – $49.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Prices may vary by region. Made for anyone shipping perishables, plants, cosmetics, candles, electronics, or anything else that doesn't like the cold, the heat, or a storm. Privacy Policy: https://parcelpath.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://parcelpath.app/terms Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

9Tracking3 screens
ParcelPath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 9Tracking at none against ParcelPath's 3. 9Tracking also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ParcelPath's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 21 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ParcelPath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 9Tracking asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9Tracking ships an update every 21 months, ParcelPath every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
9Tracking versus ParcelPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9TrackingParcelPath
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrinh Ngoc LuongPatrick Caughey

In-app purchases

None

9Tracking

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ParcelPath

Subscriptions3
  • Starter$9.991 Month
  • Pro$19.991 Month
  • Business$49.991 Month

Questions

Is 9Tracking free?
9Tracking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParcelPath free?
ParcelPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 9Tracking or ParcelPath have ads?
Both 9Tracking and ParcelPath show ads.
Which is updated more often, 9Tracking or ParcelPath?
9Tracking ships an update every 21 months, and ParcelPath every 3 days. Most recently, 9Tracking was updated on October 8, 2026 and ParcelPath on October 14, 2026.

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