Parcel vs ParcelsApp (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Parcel grades higher than ParcelsApp: 2.8 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Parcel grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Parcel
Delivery tracking app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac
ParcelsApp
Universal parcel tracker with paid plans for higher volume
Which one is for you
Pick Parcel if
- Fits if you live on an iPhone and Mac and want one place for deliveries
- Works for people who order a lot from Amazon
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Android, as there is no app
- Tight if you stay free, with 3 deliveries and no push notifications
- Watch out: the older Mac app only covers macOS 15 and earlier; macOS Tahoe needs the newer app
- Watch out: App Store prices vary by country
Pick ParcelsApp if
- Fits if you order from China-based marketplaces and parcels change carriers
- Works for resellers tracking a few hundred parcels a month
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a mobile app, since only the website is listed
- Tight if you track over 20 parcels a month for free
- Watch out: the top self-serve plan stops at 500 shipments
- Pricey if you want the API, $19 a month for 300 shipments and up to $450 for 10,000
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAParcelGood | 2.6GPAParcelsAppGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | APremium is $6.99 a year, about $0.58 a month, against $9 for the cheaper quarter of the category. | ALite is $3.99 a month for 50 shipments, under 60% of the $9 cheaper quarter. Pro is $19.99 for 500. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree download tracks 3 deliveries at a time and has no push notifications. You will hit that quickly. | CFree plan caps at 20 shipments a month. There is a 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans, which is not a trial. |
| Features | C300+ carriers, Amazon import, map, widgets and barcode scanner. It tracks parcels only and sits behind an Apple-only app. | CMulti-carrier tracking and handoff following. The paid plans mostly remove ads and raise the cap, and the API is sold apart. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record, but it is an app you install and use with nothing to set up. | BNo store rating on record. It is a website where you paste a number. |
| Platforms and integrations | BiPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac and a Web Access page. No Android app. | CWeb only; no apps or extensions are listed. |
| Best for | delivery tracking on Apple devices | tracking parcels that change carriers |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Parcel and ParcelsApp. How we grade
Price against what you get
Parcel starts at $0.58 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. ParcelsApp starts at $3.99 a month and scores 2.3.
Parcel scores higher and starts $3.41 a month lower. Of the other shipping software on the chart, 1 scores higher than Parcel for less, and 4 score higher than ParcelsApp for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Parcel also covers barcode scanning and dashboards.
At a glance
| Parcel | ParcelsApp | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $6.99 per year | $3.99 per month for 50 shipments |
| Free plan | Free download that tracks up to 3 deliveries, without push notifications. | Up to 20 shipments per month with multi-carrier tracking and email support. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Ivan Pavlov | ParcelsApp |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | parcelsapp.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Parcel
- No Android app is listed; other platforms use the Web Access page.
- The free version tracks only 3 deliveries and has no push notifications.
- A classic Mac version covers macOS 15 and earlier; macOS Tahoe needs the newer Parcel app.
ParcelsApp
- Only a web interface is listed; no mobile apps or extensions appear on the site.
- The Free plan is capped at 20 shipments per month and the top self-serve plan at 500.
- The tracking API is priced separately: $19 per month for 300 shipments, up to $450 for 10,000.
- The Parcels Pro pricing page states a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Key features
Parcel
- More than 300 carriers
- Supports carriers such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, USPS, Royal Mail and DPD, with the full list published on the site.
- Push notifications
- Notifies on each delivery event on iOS and Mac devices at once. This needs the premium subscription.
- Amazon import
- Adds Amazon packages automatically after signing in to an Amazon account; the developer says credentials never leave the device.
- Map, widgets and barcode scanner
- Shows deliveries on a map, offers iOS and macOS widgets and a day counter, and can scan a barcode to add a package.
- Sync and Web Access
- Deliveries sync across any number of your devices, and a web interface at web.parcelapp.net manages them from a PC.
ParcelsApp
- Carrier handoff tracking
- When a parcel moves to a new carrier with a new tracking number, the service follows the linked number and combines the events in one timeline.
- Order and reference numbers
- Order and reference numbers are supported for selected stores and carriers, as well as ordinary tracking numbers.
- Wide carrier coverage
- The Parcels Pro page cites 2,260 carriers worldwide; the separate tracking API page lists 1,540+ carriers including 171 airlines and air-cargo providers.
- Shipping reports
- A research section publishes delivery-time reports based on completed parcel journeys, worldwide and by destination country.
- Tracking API and widget
- A separate API with webhooks is sold in monthly shipment tiers, and the site also offers a tracking widget.
Plans
Parcel
Free$0
Track up to 3 deliveries at a time. Push notifications are not included.
Premium$6.99
per year
Removes the 3-delivery limit and adds push notifications on iOS and Mac. The App Store notes the price may vary by country.
ParcelsApp
Free$0
per month for up to 20 shipments
Smart multi-carrier tracking with email support.
Lite$3.99
per month for up to 50 shipments
Ad-free interface and email support, aimed at casual shoppers.
Plus$7.99
per month for up to 150 shipments
Ad-free interface and email support, aimed at frequent shoppers.
Pro$19.99
per month for up to 500 shipments
Ad-free interface and priority email support, aimed at power users and resellers.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Parcel or ParcelsApp?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Parcel is cheaper to start with: $0.58 a month when paid by the year, against $3.99 a month for ParcelsApp. Parcel starts at $6.99 per year, and ParcelsApp starts at $3.99 per month for 50 shipments.
Which has a free plan, Parcel or ParcelsApp?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Parcel and ParcelsApp have a free plan.
Which platforms do Parcel and ParcelsApp run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Parcel lists macOS and iOS apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.