# PackLight for Backpacking vs White Mountain Peak Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PackLight for Backpacking at 95% against White Mountain Peak Tracker's 0%. PackLight for Backpacking also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (991 vs 1). White Mountain Peak Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PackLight for Backpacking sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. White Mountain Peak Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

PackLight for Backpacking holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PackLight for Backpacking has 991 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of PackLight for Backpacking's written reviews are positive against 0% of White Mountain Peak Tracker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PackLight for Backpacking | White Mountain Peak Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (991 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packlight-for-backpacking/id1054845207/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-mountain-peak-tracker/id1558386467/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **991** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Oliveira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054845206) | [Nathan Beaumont](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332490437) |

## What reviewers say

### PackLight for Backpacking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packlight-for-backpacking/id1054845207)

This app helps backpackers create lightweight packing lists by organizing gear, tracking weights, and visualizing their impact. It allows users to build custom lists, share them, and even import from other services. An optional supporter edition unlocks advanced features for a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Organize gear by name, weight, and category, Build weight-aware packing lists, Visualize pack weight impact, Packing checklist functionality, Share packing lists via link or CSV, Import lists from LighterPack, Offline access to data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Edition | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for planning and organizing gear
- 👍 Useful for tracking gear weights
- 👍 Great for creating custom packing lists
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of custom categories
- 🔍 No ability to add notes or details to gear items
- 🔍 No option to track purchase price or date
- 🔍 Inability to easily share lists with others
- 🔍 No cloud sync or backup functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with alphabetical sorting of lists
- Reported bug with displaying the correct list when selected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track purchase price and date for gear items
- Implement custom category creation
- Include option to add notes and details to gear items
- Implement cloud sync and backup functionality
- Add sharing capabilities to easily collaborate with others


### White Mountain Peak Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-mountain-peak-tracker/id1558386467)

Log your ascents of New Hampshire's 48 peaks over 4,000 feet. This app helps you track your progress towards completing the four thousand footer club challenge and discover new mountains to hike.

**Highlights:** Track White Mountain 4000 footer list progress, Log bagged mountain peaks, Discover new mountain peaks, View 48 peaks over 4,000 feet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PackLight for Backpacking free?

PackLight for Backpacking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is White Mountain Peak Tracker free?

White Mountain Peak Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PackLight for Backpacking or White Mountain Peak Tracker?

PackLight for Backpacking is rated higher. PackLight for Backpacking averages 4.8 out of 5 from 991 ratings, while White Mountain Peak Tracker averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

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