# Package Tracker vs Parcel Trace

The clearest difference is monetization model: Package Tracker at freemium against Parcel Trace's paid. Package Tracker also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 5). Parcel Trace's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Package Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Parcel Trace sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Package Tracker against 4.8 for Parcel Trace. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Package Tracker has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Package Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parcel Trace's.

Package Tracker ships an update every 4 days, Parcel Trace every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Package Tracker | Parcel Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-pallet/id6765559614/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-trace-package-tracker/id6775228911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samarth Desai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895993626) | [APPIKO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857570203) |

## What reviewers say

### Package Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/package-tracker-pallet/id6765559614)

This app provides precise delivery windows for your packages, learning carrier patterns to predict arrival times down to the hour. It supports over 3,000 carriers worldwide and offers route insights and a visual journey tracker.

**Highlights:** Precise hourly delivery window predictions, Supports 3,000+ global carriers, Automatic carrier detection, Visual package journey tracking, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Auto-add from Amazon (U.S.), Calendar sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pallet Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pallet Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pallet Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Parcel Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parcel-trace-package-tracker/id6775228911)

Track all your packages in one place with live map updates and real-time alerts. Scan tracking labels with your camera to easily add shipments from over 250 carriers worldwide. Stay informed from pickup to delivery.

**Highlights:** Live map tracking, Real-time delivery alerts, Scan tracking labels, Support for 250+ carriers, Unified shipment timeline, Active & Delivered tabs

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package Tracker Weekly Saver | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Package Tracker Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Package Tracker Monthly Saver | $9.99 | per month |
| Package Tracker Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Package Tracker Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Package Tracker Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Package Tracker Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Package Tracker Yearly Plus | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Package Tracker free?

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

### Is Parcel Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Package Tracker or Parcel Trace?

Parcel Trace is rated higher. Package Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Parcel Trace averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Package Tracker or Parcel Trace have ads?

Neither Package Tracker nor Parcel Trace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Package Tracker or Parcel Trace?

Package Tracker ships an update every 4 days, and Parcel Trace every 2 days. Most recently, Package Tracker was updated on November 13, 2026 and Parcel Trace on November 13, 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.*