# Pack Tally

> Hardwood lumber pack tally and management tool for sawmills and dry kilns. (iPhone/iPad app by Cool Cat Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-tally/id643066905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cool Cat Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/643066908)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-tally/id643066905/reviews.md

## What is Pack Tally?

DESIGNED FOR THE HARDWOOD LUMBER INDUSTRY.  Pack Tally is a tool for sawmill and dry kiln operators, used to tally and manage packs of hardwood lumber.

PACKS.  Add packs into the system and tally them quickly and easily.  Critical measurements such as net board feet, gross board feet, surface measure, etc. are automatically calculated for you.

MULTIPLE WAYS TO TALLY.  Piece ("export") Tallies.  Block Tallies.  Fixed Width Tallies.

LOADS.  Put packs into loads and create load documents.  Print the load documents wirelessly and hand them to the driver.  Or email them to a customer.

SELECTIONS. Selections allow you view just those packs you need to see:  all packs, pack inventory, shipped packs, etc.  You can get specific.  Select all hickory packs currently in inventory with an average width greater than 15 inches.

SORT OPTIONS.  Sort packs in the order you want.  By Pack #.  By Species.  By Species then Grade then Thickness.  By Customer then Load #.

PROFESSIONAL REPORTS.  Create reports and preview them right on the iPhone.  Print them wirelessly.  Email them.  Pack Tally comes with 12 different reports, including:

     ° All Packs by Tally Date
     ° Pack Inventory by Species, Grade, and Thickness
     ° Shipped Packs by Customer and Load #
     ° Load Documents
     ° Pack ID Tags (on 4x6 cards that can be stapled to the end of the pack)
     ° Tally Sheets
     ° and more

CUSTOM PACK LIST REPORTS.  Use a combination of pack selections and sort options to create your own pack list reports. Include only the packs you need. Sort and subtotal them any way you like. And specify how much detail you want:

     ° Totals Only.  Show subtotals and grand totals only
     ° Summary. Include a row for each pack.
     ° Detailed.  Include the piece counts for each length/width in the pack.

EXPORT.  Export your pack and load data into Excel.

HELP VIDEOS.  YouTube help videos are available right in the app.  Just tap the ? icon in the lower left corner of the main menu to access them (internet connection required).  Or view them online at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FHhsuzdgZj6Y3Ef3m1EBvE-0kOb5-tF.

FREE LITE VERSION. This free Lite version allows you to create up to 10 packs.   This limit can be removed by subscribing to the Pro version via an in-app purchase.

## Key features

- Automatic measurement calculation
- Multiple tally types (piece, block, fixed width)
- Load creation and document generation
- Customizable pack selections and sorting
- Professional and custom report generation
- Excel data export
- In-app help videos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-tally/id643066905/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Far better than I expected

*2021-01-13*

We’re a large sawmill that normally uses a Picture Tally.  I used this today for a specialty request(pro version) and it worked very well.  Perfect for smaller mills that want cheap, accurate inventory control

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words!  I am glad that you found the app useful and I really appreciate what you said about it being perfect for smaller mills.  I designed it with smaller mills in mind, particularly those who are still tallying packs by hand.

## Frequently asked questions about Pack Tally

### What is Pack Tally used for?

Pack Tally is designed for the hardwood lumber industry to tally and manage packs of lumber. It helps sawmill and dry kiln operators by automatically calculating measurements, organizing packs into loads, and generating professional reports.

### Can I create custom reports with Pack Tally?

Yes, Pack Tally allows you to create custom pack list reports. You can combine pack selections and sort options to include only the packs you need and specify the level of detail, from totals only to detailed piece counts.

### Does Pack Tally have ads?

No, Pack Tally does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with an option to remove the 10-pack limit by subscribing to the Pro version.

### How do I get help using Pack Tally?

Pack Tally includes a feature to access YouTube help videos directly within the app. Simply tap the '?' icon on the main menu to view these tutorials, which require an internet connection.

### What devices does Pack Tally support?

Pack Tally is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Pack Tally updated?

The latest version of Pack Tally is 2.0.2, which was last updated on October 27, 2014. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app has been available since August 3, 2013.

### What are the different tally types in Pack Tally?

Pack Tally supports multiple ways to tally lumber, including Piece ("export") Tallies, Block Tallies, and Fixed Width Tallies. This flexibility helps users manage their inventory according to different industry standards.

### Can I export my data from Pack Tally?

Yes, you can export your pack and load data from Pack Tally into Excel. This feature allows for further analysis and integration with other business software.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2014-10-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

BUG FIXES.
° Fixed a bug that caused a crash when users with a lot of packs in their system attempted to upgrade from version 1 to version 2.
° Fixed a bug that prevented load documents from being created in iOS 8.
° Fixed some graphical issues which appeared in iOS 8.

### 2.0 — 2014-10-08

LOADS.  Put packs into loads and create load documents.  Print the load documents wirelessly and hand them to the driver.  Or email them to a customer.

SELECTIONS. Selections allow you view just those packs you need to see:  all packs, pack inventory, shipped packs, etc.  You can get specific.  Select all hickory packs currently in inventory with an average width greater than 15 inches.

SORT OPTIONS.  Sort packs in the order you want.  By Pack #.  By Species.  By Species then Grade then Thickness.  By Customer then Load #.

NEW REPORTS.  Pack Tally now comes with 12 different reports, including:

     ° All Packs by Tally Date
     ° Pack Inventory by Species, Grade, and Thickness
     ° Shipped Packs by Customer and Load #
     ° Load Documents
     ° and more

CUSTOM PACK LIST REPORTS.  Use a combination of pack selections and sort options to create your own pack list reports. Include only the packs you need. Sort and subtotal them any way you like. And specify how much detail you want:

     ° Totals Only.  Show subtotals and grand totals only
     ° Summary. Include a row for each pack.
     ° Detailed.  Include the piece counts for each length/width in the pack.

EXPORT.  Export your pack and load data into Excel.

HELP VIDEOS.  YouTube help videos are available right in the app.  Just tap the ? icon in the lower left corner of the main menu to access them (internet connection required).

### 1.1.1 — 2014-01-03

Fixed an in-app purchase bug that was preventing the ability to purchase a subscription to the Pro version.

### 1.1 — 2013-12-24

• All new cleaner and much more professional look for iOS7.

• Several improvements to the piece tally keypad to provide better visual feedback.  Now it is much easier to tell whether or not a button was pressed and if so, which button was pressed.

• Improved the layout of the pack info screen.  Now it is easier to see all of the pack details at-a-glance.

• The Detailed Pack List report is now available in the Lite version as well as the Pro version.  Now the only difference between the Lite and Pro versions is the 10 pack limit.

• Several ease-of-use enhancements.

• Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2013-10-20

Correction to copyright notice.

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