# PackLight for Backpacking vs Wild Plan

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wild Plan at every 8 days against PackLight for Backpacking's every 2 months. PackLight for Backpacking's advantage is ratings volume (991 vs 22) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PackLight for Backpacking sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wild Plan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PackLight for Backpacking holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PackLight for Backpacking has 991 ratings behind it against 22, 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 89% of Wild Plan's.

PackLight for Backpacking ships an update every 2 months, Wild Plan every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PackLight for Backpacking | Wild Plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (991 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packlight-for-backpacking/id1054845207/reviews)** | [4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-plan-camping-planner/id6480252140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **991** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Oliveira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054845206) | [Factor Three Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111425815) |

## 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


### Wild Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-plan-camping-planner/id6480252140)

Organize all aspects of your outdoor adventures, from camping and overlanding to backpacking. Plan routes, build packing lists, manage permits, and discover recipes. Access your plans offline and keep your trip details in one place.

**Highlights:** AI Adventure Guru for planning advice, Collaborative squad planning, Adventure roadmap builder, Customizable gear checklists, Campfire kitchen recipe planner, Offline access to plans, Permit and reservation management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PackLight for Backpacking free?

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

### Is Wild Plan free?

Wild Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PackLight for Backpacking or Wild Plan?

PackLight for Backpacking is rated higher. PackLight for Backpacking averages 4.8 out of 5 from 991 ratings, while Wild Plan averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.

### Do PackLight for Backpacking or Wild Plan have ads?

Neither PackLight for Backpacking nor Wild Plan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PackLight for Backpacking or Wild Plan?

PackLight for Backpacking ships an update every 2 months, and Wild Plan every 8 days. Most recently, PackLight for Backpacking was updated on September 22, 2026 and Wild Plan on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*