Universal Package Tracker That Doesn't Require Email Access or Forced Account Creation
Package tracking on Android is fragmented: AfterShip now forces account creation, carrier apps are poorly designed, and email-scanning trackers raise privacy concerns. Users want a single app that tracks packages across all carriers without requiring email access or accounts. OneTracker uses a forwarding-only email approach but remains limited in features.
This is a classic 'good enough beats perfect' opportunity. Most users track 2-5 packages at a time. A minimal app that auto-detects carrier from tracking number, shows status with push notifications, and stores everything locally could win on simplicity alone. Don't try to support 2500 carriers on day one — USPS, UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and DHL cover 90% of US users.
landscape (4 existing solutions)
Every package tracker either requires email access (privacy concern), forces account creation (friction), or has limited carrier support. The ideal product combines wide carrier support with local-only tracking number storage, no email scanning, and no mandatory accounts.