# Suunto vs Packstack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packstack at 100% against Suunto's 25%. Packstack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Suunto's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Packstack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Suunto has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Suunto's written reviews are positive against 100% of Packstack's.

Suunto ships an update every 2 weeks, Packstack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Suunto | Packstack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suunto/id1230327951/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packstack-backpacking-gear/id6760873801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 24.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 800 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suunto](https://appshunter.io/developer/465054493) | [Jerad Maplethorpe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886603203) |

## What reviewers say

### Suunto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suunto/id1230327951)

Track your training, activity, and sleep with detailed summaries and trends. Customize your sports watch displays, discover popular routes with heatmaps, and sync your adventures. Connect with friends and favorite sports services to share your progress.

**Highlights:** Activity and sleep summaries, Customizable sport modes, Activity-specific heatmaps, Connected GPS for speed and distance, Dive log transfer, Partner service integration, Route planning and syncing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and attractive UI
- 🚀 Improved syncing and connectivity
- 💡 Custom exercise creation
- 🔍 Detailed activity data and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable syncing and connectivity issues
- 🔍 Missing key features from previous app (Movescount)
- 🔍 Lack of customization options for watch faces
- 🔍 Incompatible with older Suunto models
- 🔍 Forced migration from Movescount to new app

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inconsistent syncing and data loss
- Issues with pairing and connecting to watches

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/create custom routes
- Option to change activity data units (e.g. miles vs. km)
- Seamless integration with Strava and other fitness apps
- Offline map support and POI management
- Desktop/web interface for advanced functionality


### Packstack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packstack-backpacking-gear/id6760873801)

This app helps backpackers and hikers meticulously track gear, organize packing lists, and calculate essential trip details like base weight and calorie needs. It offers a comprehensive gear inventory, reusable kits, and detailed trip planning features. Syncs across devices and allows sharing of setups.

**Highlights:** Gear inventory management, Trip-specific packing lists, Reusable gear kits, Base weight and calorie calculation, Hiker profile creation, Trip planning tools, Gear catalog search

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Suunto free?

Suunto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Packstack free?

Packstack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Suunto or Packstack?

Packstack is rated higher. Suunto averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Packstack averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Suunto or Packstack have ads?

Neither Suunto nor Packstack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Suunto or Packstack?

Suunto ships an update every 2 weeks, and Packstack fortnightly. Most recently, Suunto was updated on October 13, 2026 and Packstack on October 2, 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.*