Comparison

MoveAdvisor vs Packed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MoveAdvisor

Organize your entire move with a personalized plan, detailed home inventory with photo scanning, and access to moving companies for free quotes. Track tasks weekly, estimate truck size, and find verified movers with real customer reviews.

Highlights
  • Weekly moving plan and checklist
  • Home inventory with photo scanning
  • Find and compare local movers
  • Request free moving quotes
  • Interstate move specific guidance
  • Estimated volume and weight calculation
Features
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Moving soon? MoveAdvisor puts your whole move in one free app: a plan that tells you what to do each week, an inventory of everything you own, moving companies that serve your route, and free quotes when you are ready. YOUR MOVE PLAN • A countdown to moving day and the tasks that matter this week • A full moving checklist from 8 weeks out to moving day, matched to a local or long distance move • Extra steps for interstate moves: valuation coverage, delivery windows, your rights as a mover's customer • Reminders so nothing slips, and one tap to add moving day to your calendar HOME INVENTORY WITH PHOTO SCAN • Add rooms and fill them from a catalog of common furniture and boxes • Take a few photos of a room and the app suggests the items it spots. Photos are checked on your phone and never uploaded • See the estimated volume and weight, the truck size, the crew and how many boxes and supplies you need • Share your inventory with movers so their quotes are closer to the real price FIND AND CHECK MOVERS • Browse moving companies that serve your states • Search by city, state, ZIP code or company name • Read reviews from real customers on MoveAdvisor.com, rated since 2008 • See USDOT and MC numbers and look them up on the FMCSA site before you book PRICES AND FREE QUOTES • Typical price ranges for your route, from what people actually paid • Miles by road and how long delivery usually takes on a long distance move • Request free moving quotes in a few taps, with no obligation • Prefer to talk? Call us at (800) 989-8833 MADE FOR iPHONE AND iPAD • Light and dark themes • Works on iPhone and iPad • Your move details stay on your phone until you ask for quotes. We share them only with the movers you ask, never with ad networks Some mover listings are sponsored and are marked "Ad". Questions or feedback? Write to info@moveadvisor.com.

About

Packed

Effortlessly catalog boxes and belongings with custom QR code stickers. Scan codes for instant access to item inventories, making moving and organizing less chaotic. Your data is securely stored on your device.

Highlights
  • Create detailed box inventory lists
  • Search and locate items easily
  • Scan custom QR code stickers
  • Secure on-device data storage
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Organize moves, garages, and attics
Read full description

With Packed, you can bid farewell to the chaos and confusion that often comes with relocating or managing cluttered spaces. Efficiency is the name of the game, and Packed is here to help you stay on top of everything. Whether you're moving to a new home, sorting through your garage, or tidying up your attic, our app provides the perfect solution for keeping your boxes and belongings in order. The app's intuitive interface allows you to effortlessly catalog each box, creating a comprehensive inventory of your items. But that's not all! We've taken organization to the next level with our custom QR code stickers. Each box comes with a unique QR code sticker that you can easily attach to each box. Simply scan the QR code using the app's built-in scanner, and voila! You'll have instant access to all the information about the contents of that box. No more rummaging through stacks of boxes or digging through piles of items—Packed streamlines the process, saving you valuable time and effort. Packed puts your privacy and security first. All your information is stored directly on your phone, ensuring that your personal belongings remain confidential and secure. No need to worry about your sensitive data falling into the wrong hands. Key Features: * Easily create a detailed inventory list of your boxes and belongings. * Effortlessly search and locate items within your cataloged boxes. * Scan the custom QR code stickers on each box for instant access to contents. * Securely store all your data on your phone for peace of mind. * Intuitive and user-friendly interface for seamless navigation. * Organize your move, garage, attic, or any space requiring box organization. Whether you're a meticulous planner or just someone who wants to simplify the moving process, Packed is the perfect companion for you. Download the app now and experience the joy of stress-free organization!

Screenshots

MoveAdvisor4 screens
Packed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packed at 100% against MoveAdvisor's 29%. Packed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). MoveAdvisor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (65 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Packed sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MoveAdvisor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MoveAdvisor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Packed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoveAdvisor ships an update every 2 months, Packed every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MoveAdvisor versus Packed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoveAdvisorPacked
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (65 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings65 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorld Media GroupJake Gray

Customer experience

MoveAdvisor

All ratings65 ratings
Positive56.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative64.7%

Packed

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MoveAdvisor

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inventory email feature fails
  • UI elements cut off or hidden on screen
  • App freezes on initial screens
  • Cannot drag furniture in inventory
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  • Login issues
  • App not loading properly on specific devices
  • App not calculating estimates correctly
  • App crashes when selecting moving companies to review

Requested features

10 requests
  • Allow adding custom inventory items
  • Enable editing existing inventory items
  • Support for Canadian postal codes/moves
  • Improve inventory accuracy for common items
  • Pass inventory data directly to movers
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  • Fix email inventory export functionality
  • Improve app stability and reduce crashes
  • Ensure full screen display on all devices
  • Allow app usage before registration
  • Add more common furniture items (e.g., dressers, bookshelves)

Packed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MoveAdvisor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Packed

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Moderate Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is MoveAdvisor free?
MoveAdvisor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Packed free?
Packed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MoveAdvisor or Packed?
Packed is rated higher. MoveAdvisor averages 3.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Packed averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do MoveAdvisor or Packed have ads?
Neither MoveAdvisor nor Packed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoveAdvisor or Packed?
MoveAdvisor ships an update every 2 months, and Packed every 3 months. Most recently, MoveAdvisor was updated on November 11, 2026 and Packed on November 12, 2026.

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