# Packtor vs Packaroo

The clearest difference is rating: Packaroo at 4.7 against Packtor's 4.4. Packaroo also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (130 vs 17). Packtor's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packtor sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Packaroo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packaroo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packaroo has 130 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Packtor's written reviews are positive against 83% of Packaroo's.

Packtor ships an update every 4 weeks, Packaroo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packtor | Packaroo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packtor-packing-list-creator/id1068589357/reviews) | **[4.7 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packaroo-packing-lists/id1480958178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **130** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Kinzlinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/961338575) | [Matic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348195857) |

## What reviewers say

### Packtor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packtor-packing-list-creator/id1068589357)

Easily create, customize, and share comprehensive packing lists for any trip. This app allows you to add, edit, and organize items, sync across devices, and even access weather information for your destination.

**Highlights:** Customizable packing lists, Share lists with others, Sync across devices, Add default items, Weather information, Printable lists, Duplicate lists

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Accommodation: camping | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travel type: business trip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travel type: trekking | $0.99 | one-time |
| Accommodation: holiday home | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 more packing lists | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travel type: city trip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travel type: winter sports | $0.99 | one-time |
| Make Packtor ad free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Packtor Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Packaroo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packaroo-packing-lists/id1480958178)

Create custom travel packing checklists for any trip. Organize items, track tasks, and manage shopping lists. Share your lists with others or import from a catalog.

**Highlights:** Unlimited trip and item creation, Item bundling for quick additions, Task and shopping list tracking, Trip organization by date or container, List sharing and importing, Hide packed items, Order from Amazon directly

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Packaroo Pro | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great organization for packing
- 💡 Clever concept of bundles
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful suggestions based on destination
- 👍 Saves time and prevents forgetting items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Tedious item editing
- 🐛 Inconsistent capitalization
- 🐛 Lag in app performance
- 🐛 Unchecked items remain checked

**Reported bugs**

- Lists not shareable in desired formats (email, print)
- Custom bundles not syncing between devices
- Cannot edit individual items without deleting and re-entering
- App automatically changes capitalization of items
- Lag and items remaining checked after unchecking

**Requested features**

- True iCloud style live collaborative lists
- iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad
- Undo button for accidental checks
- Add pictures to checklists
- iPad version of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packtor free?

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

### Is Packaroo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Packtor or Packaroo?

Packaroo is rated higher. Packtor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Packaroo averages 4.7 from 130 ratings.

### Do Packtor or Packaroo have ads?

Neither Packtor nor Packaroo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Packtor or Packaroo?

Packtor ships an update every 4 weeks, and Packaroo every 6 days. Most recently, Packtor was updated on November 2, 2026 and Packaroo on November 3, 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.*