# Pickup Helper vs Apper

The clearest difference is update cadence: Apper at every 2 days against Pickup Helper's every 3 weeks. Pickup Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pickup Helper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Apper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pickup Helper ships an update every 3 weeks, Apper every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickup Helper | Apper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小玲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573722736) | [林 廖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875988646) |

## What reviewers say

### Pickup Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickup-helper-pick-via-widget/id6742470374)

This app automatically detects and stores pickup codes from SMS messages, allowing for quick retrieval via a desktop widget. It supports numerous courier services and e-commerce platforms, with a traceable history and manual entry options.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS pickup code recognition, Desktop widget for quick access, Supports multiple courier stations and keywords, Traceable pickup history, Manual code and station entry, Dynamic Island & Live Activity support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 取件助手周订阅 Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 取件助手月订阅 Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| 取件助手年订阅 Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| 一次付费·永久买断 (终生 Pro 会员) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


### Apper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apper-save-apps-as-ideas/id6792308429)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apper Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Apper Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickup Helper free?

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

### Is Apper free?

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

### Do Pickup Helper or Apper have ads?

Neither Pickup Helper nor Apper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pickup Helper or Apper?

Pickup Helper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apper every 2 days. Most recently, Pickup Helper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Apper on October 25, 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.*