Comparison

Packing List Checklist vs Packaroo

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

Head to head
About

Packing List Checklist

Create comprehensive packing lists for any trip, from vacations to camping. Suggests items by category, syncs across devices, and allows for custom categories and reminders to ensure you never forget anything.

Highlights
  • Suggested items by category
  • iCloud sync across iOS devices
  • Set reminders for packing
  • Manage item quantities
  • Separate To-Do and To-Pack sections
  • Create custom categories with emojis
  • Reuse and refine existing lists
Features
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"All in all, this is exactly what I needed for traveling, and if you travel a lot, something like this is essential." - The Common Ryan Packing List Checklist is an easy to use app that provides you with a checklist of all the important things to consider and pack before traveling. ——— SHARE & COLLABORATE ON YOUR LISTS ——— Travel just got smarter and more social. Share your travel lists with family, roommates, or friends, and pack together in real time! ——— PICK SUGGESTED ITEMS ——— Get up and running with very little effort by using our Pick Suggested Items feature. You will be able to pick items from these categories: Essentials, Accessories, Baby, Backpack / Carry On, Beach, Camping, Clothing, Electronics, Food, Healthcare, Makeup, Shoes, Toiletries and many more! That's it: your list will be ready without any typing involved! ——— SYNC YOUR LISTS ——— Created your list on your iPad but want to check it on your iPhone? Got a new iOS device and want to see your lists there? With iCloud sync we've got you covered: your lists will be with you on all your iOS devices as long as you are using the same Apple ID in them. ——— SET REMINDERS ——— Want to make sure that you are not leaving anything behind? Just set up a reminder, get a notification at the right time and relax! ——— MANAGE ITEM QUANTITIES ——— Set the quantities for your Packing List items. ——— TO DO & TO PACK ——— After a lot of research we reached the conclusion that the best way to go through your travel preparation is to distinguish the actions that you need to take before and during travel from the things that you need to pack. That’s why each list has two sections: To-Do & To Pack. ——— CREATE YOUR OWN CATEGORIES ——— Organize your items by grouping them into different categories. You will be able to create as many categories as you need, and you can pick an emoji to better differentiate them. ——— REUSE YOUR EXISTING LISTS ——— This is one of the best kept secrets of every seasoned traveller. Keep refining your list, and reach sorcerer-level packing skills. You’ll soon forget why you ever packed for your travels differently in the past! ——— TERMS & PRIVACY ——— Terms of use (https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/28271797) Privacy & Policy (https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/28271797) EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) ——— QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK? ——— We love hearing from you and we read every single email you send us! Have suggestions? Please, feel free to reach us at info@packingli.st

About

Packaroo

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
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“Best packing app for photographers” FStoppers - Nerdy and artistic WHAT’S FREE • No ads • Requires no sign-ups or personal info • Create unlimited trips • Create unlimited items • Bundle up items that you always bring for quick addition on future trips • Share / import collections of items in the Packaroo catalog • Hide packed items from display • Keep track of related tasks for each trip • Keep track of items you need to buy before travel • Order from Amazon directly from shopping list • Organize trips by date • Reuse and duplicate trips • Share copies of your pack list WHAT’S PRO • Create custom collections in the Packaroo catalog • Share / import custom collections • Hide default collections  • Create unlimited bundles for better organization • Bulk add new items to catalog • Change the order in which collections, bundles and items within bundles are displayed • Organize your trip by bag, box or container • Create a separate list for each of your traveling companions • Manage the order of pack lists on a trip • Choose your own app icon • Supports a small dedicated team at the Packaroo workshop

Screenshots

Packing List Checklist4 screens
Packaroo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Packing List Checklist at 6.3K against Packaroo's 128. Packaroo's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Packing List Checklist sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Packaroo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Packing List Checklist against 4.7 for Packaroo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packing List Checklist has 6.3K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Packing List Checklist's written reviews are positive against 83% of Packaroo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packing List Checklist ships an update fortnightly, Packaroo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Packing List Checklist versus Packaroo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacking List ChecklistPackaroo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings)4.7 (128 ratings)
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better128
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiego de Paz SierraMatic LLC

Customer experience

Packing List Checklist

All ratings6,324 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative17.0%

Packaroo

All ratings128 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.9%

User reviews

Packing List Checklist

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Easy to use
  • 📋 Helpful packing suggestions
  • 🗓️ Ability to create and reuse lists
  • 🔁 Syncing across devices
  • 🗒️ Customizable categories and items

Room to improve

  • 🔒 No option to share lists with others
  • 🔀 Difficulty organizing items within categories
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 💰 Premium features should be free
  • 🐛 Sync issues and data loss

Packaroo

From 128 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Packing List Checklist

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or not opening after updates
  • Syncing issues causing data loss
  • Inability to edit or delete existing lists

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to share lists with others
  • Option to reorder items within lists
  • Improved search and filtering
  • Customizable item icons and colors
  • Reminders and calendar integration
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  • Ability to add trip details (dates, locations)

Packaroo

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Sharing with other Packaroo users not working

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Full German translation

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Packing List Checklist

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Features$3.99
  • Premium Features Offer$7.99
  • Premium Features$12.99
1 purchases

Packaroo

One-time1
  • Packaroo Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Packing List Checklist free?
Packing List Checklist 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, Packing List Checklist or Packaroo?
Packing List Checklist and Packaroo are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.3K and 128 ratings respectively.
Do Packing List Checklist or Packaroo have ads?
Neither Packing List Checklist nor Packaroo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packing List Checklist or Packaroo?
Packing List Checklist ships an update fortnightly, and Packaroo every 6 days. Most recently, Packing List Checklist was updated on September 28, 2026 and Packaroo on September 26, 2026.

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