# Packing List Checklist vs Packaroo

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packing List Checklist | Packaroo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list-checklist/id1235121075/reviews) | [4.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packaroo-packing-lists/id1480958178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 128 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diego de Paz Sierra](https://appshunter.io/developer/867119102) | [Matic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348195857) |

## What reviewers say

### Packing List Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list-checklist/id1235121075)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Features Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Features | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 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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