# Packr Travel Packing List vs Packaroo

The clearest difference is ads: Packaroo at none against Packr Travel Packing List's shown. Packaroo also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 72%). Packr Travel Packing List's advantage is ratings volume (7.2K vs 130) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packr Travel Packing List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Packaroo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Packr Travel Packing List against 4.7 for Packaroo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packr Travel Packing List has 7.2K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Packr Travel Packing List's written reviews are positive against 83% of Packaroo's.

Packr Travel Packing List ships an update every 5 days, Packaroo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packr Travel Packing List | Packaroo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packr-travel-packing-list/id1208312901/reviews) | **[4.7 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packaroo-packing-lists/id1480958178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeremie Leroy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156304176) | [Matic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348195857) |

## What reviewers say

### Packr Travel Packing List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packr-travel-packing-list/id1208312901)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps you create personalized packing checklists for your trips. It considers your destination, travel dates, and planned activities to suggest items, learning from your past trips to improve future suggestions. You can also customize lists and set item quantities.

**Highlights:** Personalized packing checklists, Destination-based suggestions, Activity-based item recommendations, Learns from past trips, Customizable item quantities, Create own packing lists, Sync across devices (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Packr Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium access (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium promo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Packr Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Photos | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Packr Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for organization
- 🚀 Great for planning trips
- 🌤️ Provides weather info
- 💡 Customizable lists
- 👍 Friendly and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🔒 Asks for personal info
- 💰 Premium features too expensive
- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and unreliable
- 🔒 Ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted items reappearing
- Inconsistent list sorting
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Add notes to list items
- Ability to reorder list items
- Sync lists across devices
- Offline mode for lists
- Reminders/alarms for packing


### 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 Packr Travel Packing List free?

Packr Travel Packing List 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, Packr Travel Packing List or Packaroo?

Packaroo is rated higher. Packr Travel Packing List averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Packaroo averages 4.7 from 130 ratings.

### Do Packr Travel Packing List or Packaroo have ads?

Packr Travel Packing List shows ads; Packaroo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Packr Travel Packing List or Packaroo?

Packr Travel Packing List ships an update every 5 days, and Packaroo every 6 days. Most recently, Packr Travel Packing List was updated on November 6, 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.*