Comparison

Universal Package Tracker vs Penny Sentry

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

Head to head
About

Universal Package Tracker

Easily track all your incoming deliveries from various carriers in one place. Get real-time status updates, estimated delivery dates, and detailed shipment timelines. Organize, search, and share your packages with convenient notification options.

Highlights
  • Manual and scanned tracking number entry
  • Real-time delivery status updates
  • Full shipment timeline
  • Estimated delivery dates
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Package organization and sharing
Features
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Universal Package Tracker keeps your deliveries organized and always within reach — no matter how many packages you're expecting. Tracking Tools: • Enter tracking numbers manually or scan barcodes/QR codes • Recognizes tracking numbers from photos • Real-time delivery status updates from multiple carriers • Full shipment timeline with key events, dates, and locations • Estimated delivery date and courier details • Courier name (if available) and recipient info • Add packages to "My Shipments" for quick access • Search, rename, delete, or share tracked packages • Push notifications for status updates or inactivity (7+ days) • Flexible sorting: by date added, status update, name, or delivery estimate • Global notification control and per-shipment settings Track smarter, faster, and with confidence — all in one place. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kjfkjQp9bs8e-WomtsCGFs_FRthg0Fo6C3qgc1BvSWc/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18sLhelyBHsUc_FKhWvGPi4Z5IqBRC8ROvbvwuHber9A/edit?usp=sharing

About

Penny Sentry

Finds nearby gas stations and compares fuel prices to help you save money. Get notified of low-cost options and view them on an interactive map. Supports live activity for on-the-go visibility.

Highlights
  • Nearby gas station map
  • Fuel price comparison
  • Low-price gas notifications
  • Sort by price
  • Directions integration
  • Live Activity support
Features
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Save money and time! Penny Sentry helps you discover gas stations around your current location, compare available fuel prices, and quickly spot lower-cost options from a simple map and station list. KEY FEATURES • View nearby gas stations on an interactive map • Get notified when cheap gas is nearby • Compare available fuel prices across stations • Sort results by price per unit • See the distance between your current location and each station • Open a station in your maps app for directions • Use Dynamic Island and Live Activity on compatible iPhones to keep a low-price gas option visible while you're on the go

Screenshots

Universal Package Tracker4 screens
Penny Sentry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Penny Sentry at none against Universal Package Tracker's 2. Universal Package Tracker's advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Universal Package Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Penny Sentry asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Universal Package Tracker against 4.7 for Penny Sentry. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Package Tracker ships an update every 10 days, Penny Sentry every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal Package Tracker versus Penny Sentry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Package TrackerPenny Sentry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEKTOR-III TOVPermutize

Customer experience

Universal Package Tracker

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

Penny Sentry

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Universal Package Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Tracker Premium$4.997 Days
  • Package Tracker Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
None

Penny Sentry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Package Tracker free?
Universal Package Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Penny Sentry free?
Penny Sentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal Package Tracker or Penny Sentry?
Universal Package Tracker is rated higher. Universal Package Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Penny Sentry averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Universal Package Tracker or Penny Sentry have ads?
Neither Universal Package Tracker nor Penny Sentry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Package Tracker or Penny Sentry?
Universal Package Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and Penny Sentry every 5 days. Most recently, Universal Package Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Penny Sentry on October 29, 2026.

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