Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
MetaTrack auto-sync your order tracking info to PayPal
| MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync | Alpaca | |
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| Metric | MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync | Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver |
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| Rating | 1.5 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 6 | ★ 44 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Aug 2020 | Aug 2020 |
Based on the data on this page, Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync's 1.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync at Free to install, Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver at Free to install. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync's 6-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync audit • Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver audit
| Keyword | MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync | Alpaca |
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| order tracking | #29 | Not ranked |
Both MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync and Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver offer paid plans only. MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync starts at Free to install; Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 44 reviews) compared to MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync (1.5★ from 6 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver has more onboarding documentation maturity (44 reviews vs 6), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (6 reviews). Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (44 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync and Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from MetaTrack ‑ PayPal Track Sync" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
