# ToPack vs Phrasepocket

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phrasepocket at none against ToPack's 1. Phrasepocket also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). ToPack's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ToPack costs $2.99 and Phrasepocket $1.99 up front. ToPack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Phrasepocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for ToPack against 4.0 for Phrasepocket. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToPack has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ToPack ships an update every 2 months, Phrasepocket every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToPack | Phrasepocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topack-trip-packing-checklist/id1215187022/reviews) | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrasepocket/id6777542609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Shpygar](https://appshunter.io/developer/866778152) | [Robert Corbin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890247992) |

## What reviewers say

### ToPack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topack-trip-packing-checklist/id1215187022)

Never forget essential items for your travels. This application allows you to create custom packing lists for each trip, ensuring you pack everything you need. You can also import/export lists and receive trip reminders.

**Highlights:** Create trip-specific packing lists, Combine existing lists and templates, Import/export lists in CSV format, Create custom categories and items, Email lists for printing, Trip start notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | Free | one-time |


### Phrasepocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrasepocket/id6777542609)

This offline travel phrasebook helps you communicate quickly and practically without needing an account or subscription. It features a "Travel Coach" to build custom phrase packs for common travel scenarios, helping you prepare for your trip.

**Highlights:** Offline phrase categories, Favorites and fast lookup, Scenario-based Travel Coach, Readiness scoring and phrase drills, Shareable travel prep summary, Quick, practical communication

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToPack free?

ToPack costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Phrasepocket free?

Phrasepocket costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ToPack or Phrasepocket?

ToPack and Phrasepocket are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 61 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ToPack or Phrasepocket have ads?

Neither ToPack nor Phrasepocket shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToPack or Phrasepocket?

ToPack ships an update every 2 months, and Phrasepocket every 3 days. Most recently, ToPack was updated on October 16, 2026 and Phrasepocket on October 5, 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.*