Everyone expectantly awaits a package in the mail, and now its every move can be tracked by using phone apps. Ranging from free to a couple of dollars, there are various phone apps, each with slightly different features that can be used to follow the progress one's shipment.

Track My Shipments:
This app tracks shipments from six major postal carriers. Updates are given when your package is picked up, in transit and out for delivery. Information can be sent via e-mail, text or push notifications. This app is also downloadable for free.

Track This Package Tracking:
For $0.99, track packages from 13 different shipment carriers. This app allows the user to select which data they would like to be updated with, unlike the Track My Shipments app which which notify the recipient with every package update.

Delivery Status Touch:
It comes with a higher price tag, however, for those frequently tracking many packages, it may be well worth shelling out the extra couple of dollars. Delivery Status Touch allows the tracking of multiple packages at once and also has tracking features for packages coming from popular shipping websites such as Amazon and Apple.

UPS Mobile:
This free app will give users up to date information on their expected package delivery dates. This app will also allow users to calculate estimated shipping costs on packages using UPS, as well as locate the nearest UPS.

Package Tracker:
For $0.99, users can receive up to date information on their shipments. This app supports most major postal carriers. Instead of having to look up a tracking number, this app also allows users to rename their shipments for added convenience.