Comparison

Packtor vs Packing List

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

Head to head
About

Packtor

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
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Packing lists how you want them to be: easy to create, comprehensive and customized for you and your travels, easy to use, fully editable and always available when you need them. New: no registration needed! * Packtor creates a perfect packing list for your next trip. * Add, remove or rename items and categories on the list until it fits your travel needs exactly. * Travelling with others is more fun. Share your packing list and start packing with family and friends. (only with users account) * Use Packtor on all your devices. Your packing lists sync automatically. (only with users account) * Unpack your list and be ready for the next trip. * Duplicate your list if you want to make some changes without losing the original. * Add your own default items to your packing lists. (only with users account) * Current weather information of your travel destination * Print your lists Available accommodation types: - Hotel - Hostel - Holiday Home - Camping - more to come soon Available travel types: - Holiday - City trip - Backpacking - Business trip - Trekking - Winter sports - more to come soon

About

Packing List

Create efficient, lightweight packing lists for any trip. Track luggage weight in real-time and organize essentials with an intuitive interface. Sync lists across devices via iCloud and export them as PDF or CSV.

Highlights
  • Create custom packing lists
  • Real-time luggage weight tracking
  • Intuitive item organization
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export lists to PDF/CSV
  • Tailored lists for different trip types
Features
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Build a packing list for your next trip. Track bag weight as you pack. Packing List: Trip Organizer helps you plan what to bring for weekends, work trips, and vacations. Add or remove items, group them by bag or category, and watch the total luggage weight update in real time so you stay under airline limits. BUILT FOR REAL TRIPS • Create packing lists for any destination • Track suitcase or backpack weight as you go • Organize items by bag or category • Reuse lists for trips you take often • Export as PDF or CSV when you want a copy • Keep lists in sync across iPhone and iPad with iCloud Pack lighter. Leave the guesswork behind. Upgrade to Premium for the full packing toolkit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Packtor4 screens
Packing List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packtor at 75% against Packing List's 33%. Packtor also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Packtor sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Packing List sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packtor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Packtor's written reviews are positive against 33% of Packing List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Packtor versus Packing List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacktorPacking List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian KinzlingerRobert Pinl

Customer experience

Packtor

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Packing List

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Packtor

One-time9
  • Accommodation: camping$0.99
  • Travel type: business trip$0.99
  • Travel type: trekking$0.99
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  • Accommodation: holiday home$0.99
  • 5 more packing lists$0.99
  • Travel type: city trip$0.99
  • Travel type: winter sports$0.99
  • Make Packtor ad free$2.99
  • Packtor Pro$3.99
4 purchases

Packing List

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly2 variants$1.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Packtor free?
Packtor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Packing List free?
Packing List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Packtor or Packing List?
Packtor is rated higher. Packtor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Packing List averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Packtor or Packing List have ads?
Neither Packtor nor Packing List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packtor or Packing List?
Packtor ships an update every 4 weeks, and Packing List every 3 weeks. Most recently, Packtor was updated on November 2, 2026 and Packing List on November 3, 2026.

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