If you have ever anxiously awaited the arrival of a package, only to wonder where is my package or when it will arrive, you are not alone. In today’s digital age, we all expect tracking information for our packages so we can be assured that they will make it to us on time. Fortunately, there are a number of awesome apps that allow you to track your package on your smartphone or another smart device. So whether you are waiting for a gift from a loved one or expecting an important delivery, these apps will help to keep you informed. Check out the list below for some of the best package tracking apps available!
There are numerous package delivery companies in the United States, including the big three, the US Postal Service, FedEx, and UPS. Sure, you have the ability to track your deliveries using official apps as well as websites. However, if you are about to receive packages from numerous companies, tracking your items could prove to be frustrating and tiresome. There is a better way, you could use all-in-one delivery apps instead.
List of Best Package Tracking Apps
- Deliveries
- 17TRACK
- TrackChecker Mobile
- Rakuten Slice
- Parcel
Deliveries
“Deliveries sadly lost access to FedEx package tracking system and will no longer provide support to FedEx package tracking system.”
Deliveries are easy to use, it supports more than 40 shippers and couriers in 21 countries. These include DHL, TNT, and Canada Post, among many more. As you add shipments, you will be able to see a countdown to when you can expect your packages. There is also a map showing which displays the location of your package.
Deliveries will begin tracking even before Apple or Amazon ships. All you have to do is add your order number and email.
Deliveries for iOS offers a Notification Center widget, which lets you quickly check your packages without having to open the app. Deliveries can automatically send your packaging tracking information to your calendar, which you can then see across all Apple devices if wanted.
Other notable features include Siri Shortcuts, syncing by iCloud, among many more.
Deliveries are created by June Cloud; this app is also available for Mac in the Mac App Store ($4.99). You can also find Deliveries for iPhone/ iPad in the App Store.
17TRACK
If you order and receive lots of packages overseas, especially from China this is the best app you can get. This is available for iOS as well as Android, the ad-free app can track shipments from nearly 500 carriers across the globe. Examples of carriers are China Post, China EMS, and Correos Spain in 30 languages.
17TRACKIT supports barcodes and QR code scanning. The app also lets you add or edit memos to your tracking numbers, and add categories. You can also copy/share tracking links. It includes pushing notifications along with a custom widget. Additionally, you have the ability to sync your account to view data on the 17TRACK.net website. The 17TRACK app also includes a large variety of goods that can be purchased through its online store. These goods include clothing as well as electronics, flowers, gifts, sports and outdoors, and more.
TrackChecker Mobile
TrackChecker supports over 570 couriers, it also supports postal services in 200 countries. The Android app is packed full of advanced features, for example, the ability to export and import tracking information to and from your PC.
With TrackChecker, you can see the number of days until delivery. You can add color highlights to sort your shipments. You can also receive notifications regarding new events. You can also input data using a barcode scanner.
TrackChecker is available to download on Google Play. The app has advertisements, this can be dealt with by an in-app purchase.
Rakuten Slice
This app tracks packages by scanning your email account for current and past purchases. It clues you in to how much you’ve spent and saved in various categories. As Rakuten Slice has access to your email; it scours for valuable information that you need to know about the things you buy. For example, Rakuten Slice will remember your purchases. Then it will let you know if there’s ever a recall on an item. The app will also tell when the purchase might qualify for a refund.
Rakuten Slice uses Norton Secured as well as McAfee, so your email account is in safe hands. Rakuten Slice supports Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Outlook, Comcast, iCloud, as well as Cox.
Rakuten Slice app be found on the App Store and through Google Play for free.
Parcel
With Parcel, you can manually input tracking numbers. With a $2.99 per year subscription, you will be able to unlock web access and Parcel Email. The premium subscription will also unlock iOS notifications.
Using web access, you can manage your deliveries in a singular central location. You can add new deliveries, and edit or delete existing ones. You can also see the tracking history. The parcel Email feature can be utilized to add deliveries to the account automatically. The unique Parcel Email you receive is automatically assigned when you subscribe to a premium account. You can then set it up such that whenever you receive shipping emails from certain companies. The tracking number will be automatically added to the list of your shipments.
With the premium Parcel subscription, you can track your packages via the iOS app as well as the free Mac app. Even if you don’t have a subscription, you can track up to three packages simultaneously, however, you have to manually add them to either the iOS or Mac app.
If you are searching for other options to track the package
Android users can consider the free AfterShip Package Tracker and that too without ads. The app lets you track shipments from over 360 couriers. There is also a data sync feature that enables you to track your parcels across multiple devices. Using copy and paste, AfterShip will automatically detect and then add tracking information, this will also save you a lot of time and hassle.
IOS users can consider the free Arrive – Package Tracker by Shopify. With this orders with tracking numbers tied to your Gmail account will be automatically pulled into the list of deliveries. You also have the ability to manually add deliveries from over 400 carriers.
There are numerous delivery tracking apps available for iOS as well as Android. Many of these are free, while others require spending a few extra bucks for a few extra features. So, you better test them out to see which one is best for your situation.
As we have already provided you with a few of the best options available, it’d be recommended you start with those mentioned in this post.
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