PS|Receiver vs PrefTracking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PS|Receiver
Streamline mailroom operations with this app that tracks letters and packages from arrival to delivery. It integrates with web-based software for remote configuration and real-time status updates. Optional scanners enhance efficiency, and the app provides data for optimizing delivery processes.
- Package tracking from arrival to delivery
- Integration with web-based mailroom software
- Optional barcode scanning
- Remote device configuration and security
- Real-time status updates for senders/recipients
- Outgoing mail and pickup management
- Data analysis for route optimization
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PS|Receiver™ is an iPod/iPhone/iPad app for mailrooms. It is a companion product to the web –based PS|Ship™ mailroom management software. PS|Receiver helps mailroom staff track letters and packages from the moment they arrive at the central mailroom to the moment they are delivered to the intended recipients. iPods can be equipped with optional scanner sleds that scan address label and other (e.g., location, personal ID, etc.) barcodes conveniently, quickly and accurately. The scanner sleds are not required to run the software. PS|Receiver communicates automatically with PS|Ship cloud servers via Wi-Fi –connections, so that PS|Ship administrators can configure and secure the devices remotely, and recipients and senders can see the exact status of their packages as they move throughout the building. This is accomplished through scans when packages arrive, when they leave the mailroom, as they move through the building (using optional waypoint scans), and when they are either signed, left at some location without signature (when applicable,) or returned to the mailroom as undeliverable. PS|Receiver can also handle outgoing mail and package pickups from individual offices back to the mailroom up to an eventual hand-off to a commercial carrier. The large amounts of data generated by PS|Receiver can be used to manage, analyze, and optimize mail routes; discover and address inefficiencies in internal mail and package delivery processes; and provide comprehensive reporting and analysis on all aspects of mail coming into and going out of the building. PS|Receiver is a state-of-the-art iOS application that is extremely easy to learn and use. It is secured by centrally managed user authorization and access, encrypted data on the device, and encrypted SSL transport between the device and the cloud servers. PS|Receiver security is enhanced further by the fact that uploads its data to secure cloud servers automatically and as soon as possible. PS|Receiver is a great, affordable investment for small, medium and large companies due to its extremely fast ROI for mailroom operations -- it can cut in-house mail and package processing to a fraction of the time required with a manual or semi-automated process.
PrefTracking
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The latest innovation in the PrefSuite family is an effective tool for window manufacturers to communicate current order statuses with the customers on the go. PrefTracking app for iPhone and iPod has the following features: - Track orders from your manufacturer and filter by current order status, PrefWeb number and Reference ID - Receive Push Notifications and get tracking data for deliveries (PrefXpress recommended for current data) - Generate reminders for planned and scheduled deliveries - Utilize Planned Deliveries view to get an organized list of planned deliveries - View all upcoming deliveries in a convenient Calendar view - Review order and delivery details, using maps to get delivery address details - Request details and assistance from Manufacturer Customer Support Representative through Email and Phone Try our demo account for introduction to application features! For access to full features, an Internet connection, and a PrefSuite module, is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PrefTracking at every 6 weeks against PS|Receiver's every 3 months. PrefTracking also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PS|Receiver ships an update every 3 months, PrefTracking every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PS|Receiver | PrefTracking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lynch Marks, LLC | Preference North America Inc. |
In-app purchases
PS|Receiver
No in-app purchases
PrefTracking
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PS|Receiver free?
Is PrefTracking free?
Do PS|Receiver or PrefTracking have ads?
Which is updated more often, PS|Receiver or PrefTracking?
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