Comparison

Package Tracker vs Headway

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

Head to head
About

Package Tracker

Effortlessly track all your deliveries in one place. Automatically detect carriers, view real-time map updates, and scan barcodes to add shipments instantly. Enjoy a clean, private experience without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Instant carrier detection
  • Live map view
  • Barcode scanner
  • Home screen widgets
  • Full tracking timeline
  • Private by design
Features
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Package Tracker: Ship & Track is the easiest way to follow every delivery from the moment it ships to the moment it arrives at your door. Simply paste, type, or scan a barcode — Package Tracker does the rest. Auto-detects the carrier instantly and shows you real-time status updates the moment anything changes. Track Every Delivery In One Place Stop checking multiple carrier websites. Package Tracker brings every shipment into a single clean view — active packages, delivery history, and live map all in one app. Why Package Tracker Stands Apart: - Instant Carrier Detection: Paste any tracking number and the carrier is identified automatically. - Live Map View: See exactly where your packages are on a real-time map. - Barcode Scanner: Point your camera at any shipping label to add a package instantly. - Home Screen Widgets: Check your next delivery without even opening the app. - Full Tracking Timeline: Every scan event, timestamp and location — all in one place. - Private By Design: No account needed. Your data never leaves your device. Premium Features (Requires Subscription): - Unlimited active packages - Background auto-refresh - Full delivery history and analytics - Home screen widgets - Priority support Perfect For: - Online shoppers tracking multiple orders - Small business owners managing shipments - Anyone who wants one app for everything - People who hate checking multiple sites "The widget alone is worth it. I can see my delivery status without opening anything." — App Store Review Subscription Details: - Weekly Premium Access: $4.99/week (auto-renews, cancel anytime) - Yearly Premium Access: $34.99/year (best value, cancel anytime) - Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before period ends - Manage subscriptions in App Store Settings Privacy Policy: https://www.becomechad.com/package-tracker/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Headway

Track passenger trains from nine U.S. railroads in real-time on a single map. See live positions, delay status, and scheduled times for your commute or travel. Bookmark favorite trains and stations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Live train positions on map
  • Real-time delay status
  • Detailed train route information
  • Station departure boards
  • Bookmark trains and stations
  • Filter and sort by route/line
  • Dark Mode and Dynamic Type
Features
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Headway puts live passenger trains from 18 U.S. rail agencies on one map. Whether you're catching the Acela home, riding the LIRR out to Montauk, or waiting on a Metro-North train upstate, you'll see exactly where your train is and whether it's on schedule. AGENCIES COVERED Amtrak (nationwide), Brightline, Caltrain, Metra, Metrolink, MARC, SEPTA Regional Rail, Virginia Railway Express (VRE), MBTA Commuter Rail, Tri-Rail, RTD Denver, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Metro-North, NJ Transit, Austin CapMetro Rail, Utah FrontRunner, Chicago South Shore Line, and Nashville WeGo Star. Choose which ones you follow in Settings. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See every active train across the agencies you follow, updating in near real time • See a train's live speed as it moves, where the agency reports it • Check any train's 7-day on-time record and typical delay • Color-coded delay status at a glance — green, yellow, orange, red • Tap any train for its full route, stops, scheduled vs. actual times, and live position • Browse stations with live departure boards — what's coming, and when • Bookmark your regular trains and stations for one-tap status checks • Filter and sort by route, line, or delay • Search by train number or route name • Choose between standard, satellite, and hybrid Apple Maps • Full Dark Mode and Dynamic Type support PRIVACY Your location stays on your device — if you grant location permission, your position is rendered locally and never leaves your phone. Headway has no accounts, no third-party analytics, and no advertising. If the app crashes, it sends Apple's anonymous diagnostic report to help us fix bugs — no identity, no location, no usage history. Full policy at axismaps.ai/headway/privacy. ABOUT THE DATA Train positions, schedules, and delays come from each agency's public real-time feed. Headway doesn't alter train positions or times — what you see is what the agency is publishing. Headway is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these agencies.

Screenshots

Package Tracker4 screens
Headway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Package Tracker at 5.0 against Headway's 4.5. Headway's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Package Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Headway sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Package Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Package Tracker versus Headway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPackage TrackerHeadway
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNikhil KumarNick Faughey

Customer experience

Package Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Headway

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Package Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year
5 purchases

Headway

Subscriptions2
  • Headway Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Headway Pro (1 Year)$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
  • Large tip$9.99

Questions

Is Package Tracker free?
Package Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Headway free?
Headway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Package Tracker or Headway?
Package Tracker is rated higher. Package Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Headway averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Package Tracker or Headway have ads?
Neither Package Tracker nor Headway shows ads.

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