# Packing (+TO DO!) — Travel packing list assistant

> Personalized travel packing list and to-do assistant with extensive customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Quinn Genzel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-plus-to-do/id294710480 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Quinn Genzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/294710483)
- Category: Travel, Productivity
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 135 App Store ratings · 271 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2008-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-plus-to-do/id294710480/reviews.md

## What is Packing (+TO DO!)?

** THANKS EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS #1 IN CANADA, #2 IN AUSTRALIA & #3 IN THE U.S.! **
** Chosen by National Geographic as one of the Top 20 apps for traveling. **

** Spotlight demoed in Apple Retail Stores **

** UNIVERSAL APP -- optimized for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch **
** Great Value -- like getting two apps in one! **

"It works like a charm, does what it advertises, and is hands down my new favorite travel app. Bravo."
-- iPhone App Reviews

Never forget to pack anything again! For less than the cost of a (*forgotten*) toothbrush or a pair of socks (and the time & hassle of replacing it on the road, or in the woods?), this iPhone/iPad app can be your very own personal packing assistant.

PACKING LIST FEATURES:

- CREATE unlimited, 100% user-customizable packing lists
- BUILD lists quickly & easily with multi-item selection
- EDIT your lists however you wish (add, delete, rename or reorder any category or item)
- DISCOVER new ideas & suggestions from included sample lists
- USE any list (sample or your own) as a template for future lists
- MONITOR a running tally of total items per category & how many of them are checked off
- COLLAPSE categories for less scrolling & better management
- SORT items by priority, type or item, or by hand
- SHOW only items that are packed or unpacked, or show them all
- FILTER items based on need to buy, person and/or bag
- EDIT item details (number, weight, value, person, bag & notes)
- ADD IMAGES & ALERTS to list items
- TOTAL your list items, weights & values, by bag, by person & by category
- SEE remaining items as badges on home page & app icon
- PRINT your list directly to a printer with 1, 2 or 3 columns
- EMAIL your packing lists to family & friends


CATALOG FEATURES:

- CUSTOMIZE the Master Catalog with 100% freedom (add, delete, rename or reorder any category, type or item)
- SELECT from hundreds of items for quick list generation with only minimal typing
- ACCESS an extensive pre-departure TO DO list with over 100 tasks
- USE Favorites folder for quick access to common items
- DEFINE your own categories, types, items & TO DO actions for more customized freedom & control
- COPY & MOVE types and items throughout catalog
- MULTI-EDIT your types & items (delete, move, copy or set) more quickly than one-by-one
- SORT, CAPITALIZE & UNCAPITALIZE


OTHER KEY FEATURES:

- VIEW comfortably on new iPads, iPod touches & iPhones running iOS 8-11
- IMPORT & EXPORT packing lists & Master Catalog (or parts of them) between apps or devices
- REFER to a comprehensive in-app help guide
- UPGRADE to Pro-level Catalog, Features, or Full Combo via in-app purchasing

If you desire better syncing & sharing options, display customization, a super-sized catalog, twice as many sample lists, & additional, built-in Expert assistance, then consider Packing Pro (in-app upgrade options also available):

PRO BENEFITS (in Packing Pro):

1) FULL iCLOUD SUPPORT:
-- device-to-device auto-sync support for lists, catalog & settings

2) CSV IMPORT / EXPORT:
-- edit your lists & catalog content on a PC with Excel, Numbers or GoogleDocs

3) PACKING LIST FILE SHARING & BACKUP:
-- share lists & catalog content via email, iTunes' File Sharing & Dropbox

4) HUGE MASTER CATALOG:
-- over 400 new items (total of over 800), including extra items for babies, kids, pets, sports, cooking & religion

5) EXPERT LIST ASSISTANT:
-- "automagically" create lists based on the number of adults (males & females), children & days, as well as temperature, destination, food prep & clothes washing preferences

6) CUSTOMIZABLE DESIGN:
-- includes app-wide themes, layout, display & font choices, & nearly full control over all the colors & textures in the app

7) TWICE AS MANY SAMPLE PACKING LISTS (NOW 9):
-- including ones for couples, families, business people & campers

8) SMART SEARCH:
-- easy & intuitive search function

Quick, simple & reliable, let Packing (or Packing Pro) be your helpful travel companion on all of your trips. Bon voyage!

## Key features

- Unlimited customizable packing lists
- Quick list building with multi-item selection
- Master catalog with pre-departure to-do list
- Item details editing (weight, value, notes)
- Add images and alerts to items
- Print and email packing lists
- Import/export lists and catalog

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Catalog Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Themes Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Lists Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unbelievable Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Photo Option | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Packing (+TO DO!)?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💻 Long-time user
- 🗓️ Essential packing list
- 📦 Customizable and organized
- 🤝 Excellent customer support
- 🗓️ Reusable trip templates
- 🧳 Comprehensive packing lists
- 🧭 Helpful for all types of trips
- 🔍 Detailed item categorization
- 🗓️ Saves time and reduces stress
- 🔄 Ability to copy and edit lists

**Cons**

- 🐛 Clunky and not intuitive
- 🔄 Syncing issues between devices
- 🗓️ Difficulty customizing lists

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Data loss and disappearing lists
- Crashes and compatibility issues

**Most requested features**

- Ability to assign items to people
- Option to add notes to packing lists
- Sorting and filtering by bag or person
- Integration with other travel apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 271)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-plus-to-do/id294710480/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Long time user

*2025-10-25, version 16.5*

This is an amazing app. It has helped me organize my trips for almost 15 years already and it is super reliable, easy to use and really a must have.

### 5/5 — ESSENTIAL Packing list

*2024-12-02, version 16.5*

Can’t travel without this amazing app

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2024-07-02, version 16.5*

Very clunky. Not intuitive. Hard to customize your trip. If you make a mistake, you can’t undo it. And, if you upgrade, you can’t get back to the info screens.

### 5/5 — Happy App User Since 2011!

*2024-07-02, version 16.5*

Updated 2024:
I STILL LOVE THIS APP SO MUCH! I have lists that go back to 2011 and I still use it for every trip. This app allows both a simple list AND/OR very detailed lists for  fellow “list makers”.  It’s easy to:
• sort
• filter
• categorize
• assign to a bag
• assign to a person
• mark things to buy
• mark priority of items
• build/customize master catalog, categories, etc.
• and more

I use this app even for day trips where I need to make sure I bring certain things. LOVE IT! 
THANK YOU to the developer!

Previous Review:
I love this app! Today, as I opened the app to make a new packing list for an upcoming trip, I thought to myself “I really love this app!” I’ve used this the Packing app for well over a two dozen trips. The more you use it, the better it gets as you customize new/reusable lists and categories. Also, I really like how the developer has updated the App with new features instead of abandoning it, like many other App Developers do. Thank you! Love love love!

### 5/5 — Can’t travel without it!

*2024-05-24, version 16.5*

I’ve used this since the infancy days of the iPhone. Great little app that keeps getting better.

### 1/5 — Phone lists not syncing to iPad

*2024-03-19, version 16.5*

Have lots of lists on iPhone that will not sync with iPad. Also Tried to export and import and not working.

### 1/5 — 非常坑，一定要内购才适合使用

*2023-11-26*

用了10分钟就卸载了，还不能退款，太坑。

### 5/5 — Terrific organizer

*2023-08-11, version 16.5*

I use it for every trip. It helps you get things done before the trip and makes available everything you could possibly need for a trip. Lifesaver!

### 5/5 — Amazing support from developer Quinn

*2023-06-21, version 16.5*

I email now and then with questions on how to use this app to its full potential.  I get emails back from Quinn with straight forward easy to implement answers. This app is wonderful. Look no further. I also use his shopping app, so I bought the bundle.

### 5/5 — Been using it for years.

*2023-06-03, version 16.5*

I never go anywhere overnight without using this app, even for one night. The developers have been responsive to my questions. I like that I can make different lists for different kinds of trips. I have a two week trip to Italy coming up and if I lost this app I would truly panic. Thanks.

## Frequently asked questions about Packing (+TO DO!)

### What does the Packing (+TO DO!) app do?

This app acts as a personal packing assistant, helping you create and manage unlimited, customizable packing lists for your travels. It also includes a comprehensive pre-departure to-do list to ensure you're prepared for your trip.

### What are the key features of this packing app?

Key features include creating and editing unlimited packing lists, building lists quickly with multi-item selection, and customizing a master catalog. You can also add images and alerts to items, monitor item totals by category or bag, and print or email your lists.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with core features. However, it offers in-app purchases for Pro-level features, catalog upgrades, or a full combo, providing enhanced functionality like iCloud support and a larger catalog.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a universal app optimized for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices running iOS 8-11. It offers comfortable viewing on newer Apple devices.

### How can this app help me prepare for a trip?

The app helps you by ensuring you never forget to pack anything. You can create detailed lists, add specific item details, and use the included to-do list for pre-departure tasks. This organized approach reduces stress and the hassle of replacing forgotten items.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 16.5 — 2022-05-25

With travel now beginning to return to normal, it's still important to travel smart, safe and responsibly. Hope this update helps!

- Fixed a few bugs and layout issues

Thanks for all your feedback & support, and stay tuned for more updates!

### 16.4 — 2021-06-19

With travel now beginning to return to normal, it's still important to travel smart, safe and responsibly. Hope this update helps!

- Over 30 new, COVID-19 related tasks and items have been added to the Master Catalog
- Now, when purchasing a Pro-Features or Pro-Full in-app upgrade, the list layout will default to showing item images and icons, if any. This can be set or unset in Settings-->Customized Design-->Layout.
- Fixed a few iOS 14 bugs and layout issues

Thanks for all your feedback & support, and stay tuned for more updates!

### 16.3.1 — 2019-10-26

- Fixed a layout issue with new in-app purchase Photo Option for Person/Bag images (Pro users)
- Fixed a few iOS 13 bugs and layout issues

Thanks for all your feedback & support, and stay tuned for more updates!

### 16.3 — 2019-10-11

Updated for iOS 13:

- Fixed an auto-correction bug in search that caused crashes (PRO-users)
- Fixed color/contrast issues with search bar (PRO-users)
- Updated colors & layout for new iOS 13 design
- Fixed a few bugs and layout issues

Thanks for all your feedback & support, and stay tuned for more updates!

### 16.2.1 — 2019-09-16

Quick bug fix relating to item photos and toolbars (thanks for pointing this out, Stephen and Ken!). Recent 16.2 update includes:

- Added an option to use PHOTOS for PEOPLE and BAGS under item attributes (in-app purchase required - PRO-level users only)
- Made some design changes on packing list page
- Fixed a few bugs and layout issues

Thanks for all your feedback & support, and stay tuned for more updates!

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