AfterShip Order Tracking vs Iron Tracking
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for AfterShip Order Tracking, Oct 13, 2026 for Iron Tracking.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: AfterShip Order Tracking 4.6 from 1,516 reviews and Iron Tracking 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- AfterShip Order Tracking lists 20 features Iron Tracking’s listing doesn’t mention, including Address validation, Branded tracking page, Carrier selection.
Head to head
Order Lookup, Track Order Status, Tracking Page, Insurance
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 1,100+ carriers integration
- · Branded tracking page
- · Carrier estimated delivery date
- · Order tracking dashboard
- · Service-level tracking updates
Essentials
- · Automatic carrier detection
- · Branded tracking page with your logo
- · Email & SMS notifications
- · Everything in Free, plus
- · Tracking dashboard with status & reports
Premium
- · AI-powered EDD & product recommendations
- · API & webhooks
- · Everything in Essentials, plus:
- · Full analytics suite
- · Tracking page with your domain
Iron Tracking
- · Branded post-purchase email templates
- · Branded tracking page and analytics
- · Full access to the order tracking app
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAfterShip helps you build a branded order tracking page and send automated shipment notifications across 1,100+ carriers. A centralized dashboard and analytics reports let you monitor shipping status, on-time performance, and identify "Where Is My Order?" (WISMO) risk before it becomes a support ticket.
Iron Tracking adds a branded order tracking page to your store so customers can check shipment status without contacting support. Orders sync automatically and update as carriers report progress. You can send email notifications at key shipping stages, so buyers know when an order ships and when it is out for delivery. A built-in analytics view shows tracking page visits and delivery status across your orders.
- Branded tracking pages with personalized product recommendations to boost sales
- Automated email and SMS notifications to reduce complaints and WISMO calls
- Centralized shipment dashboard to track shipment status and identify exceptions
- AI-powered estimated delivery dates(AI EDD) to reassure anxious customers
- Branded order tracking page that matches your store colors and logo
- Automatic order and shipment sync with carrier status updates
- Tracking analytics for page visits and delivery status
- Mobile-friendly tracking page for customers on any device
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  AfterShip Order Tracking |  Iron Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 9,054 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +23 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 25 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 20% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | AfterShip Order Tracking | Iron Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.6 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 1,516(ahead) | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 14 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 35% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | AfterShip Order Tracking | Iron Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $11/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | AfterShip Order Tracking | Iron Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #11(ahead) | #120 |
| Shopify App Charts | #69 on the Shoplist 100 | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | May 9, 2012 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Languages | 4 | 1 |
| Developer | AfterShip | Iron Margin |
FAQ
AfterShip Order Tracking and Iron Tracking: common questions
- Which has better reviews, AfterShip Order Tracking or Iron Tracking?
- On the Shopify App Store: AfterShip Order Tracking 4.6 from 1,516 reviews and Iron Tracking 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- AfterShip Order Tracking lists 20 the others don’t mention, such as Address validation, Branded tracking page, Carrier selection, Custom notifications. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 8, 2026 for AfterShip Order Tracking, Oct 13, 2026 for Iron Tracking; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 8, 2026 for AfterShip Order Tracking, Oct 13, 2026 for Iron Tracking. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.