Comparison

Packing List Checklist vs ScanBoard

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 (Premium feature) ——— 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 (Premium feature) ——— 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 (Premium feature) ——— 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 (Premium feature) ——— Set the quantities for your Packing List items. ——— EDIT THE SUGGESTED ITEMS (Premium feature) ——— Make the suggestions yours: rename, add or remove items in the suggested-items templates, and every new list will start from your own version. ——— APPLE WATCH APP (Premium feature) ——— Check off items right from your wrist. Your lists stay in sync with your iPhone through iCloud. ——— EXPORT YOUR LISTS (Premium feature) ——— Export any list as a .tpl file to back it up or send it to a friend, or as a .csv file to open it in a spreadsheet. Anyone can import a .tpl list, even without Premium. ——— PRO LIST TOOLS (Premium feature) ——— Sort items alphabetically, select all suggested items at once, duplicate or merge categories, and uncheck every item with one tap to reuse a list. ——— 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://packingli.st/terms) Privacy & Policy (https://packingli.st/privacy) 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

ScanBoard

Features
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ScanBoard is the free companion app to ScanTrip, built to simplify group travel coordination. With ScanBoard, boarding passengers onto vehicles during a ScanTrip-planned journey is quick, easy, and efficient. All you need to get started is an invitation from the trip organizer (the person who created the trip in ScanTrip). Each passenger in the trip is assigned a unique ID and a QR code, which are printed in passengers' badges. Embarkers using ScanBoard simply scan each passenger’s badge with their phone to mark them as boarded. ScanBoard users are assumed to be accompanying the vehicle they assisted with embarking for the duration of the trip. To help the trip organizer track vehicle progress, ScanBoard requests access to your device’s location— even while running in the background, from the beginning of the trip itinerary to its destination. This allows real-time updates of vehicle positions during the itinerary to be seen by the trip organizer. Location access is entirely optional and can be disabled at any time. However, disabling it will stop location sharing for the vehicle you assisted with embarking, and the trip organizer will no longer be able to track its position. Quick Start: ------------ 1. Tap an invitation link Start by tapping the invitation link you received from the ScanTrip app. 2. Open ScanBoard The link will take you directly to the ScanBoard app. ScanBoard has two tabs: Home and Embarks. 3. Go to the Embarks tab This is where you manage boarding for your assigned trip. 4. Select your itinerary Choose the itinerary from the list of itineraries. 5. Select your vehicle From the list of vehicles, pick the vehicle you’ll be embarking passengers for. 6. Allow location access You’ll be asked to allow location tracking — this helps the trip organizer follow your journey. 7. Inform boarding has started Tap on the button Started. 8. Tap Embark with QR code This opens the scanner to begin boarding. 9. Scan passenger badges Simply scan each badge to register the passenger as boarded. Close the scanner when finished. 10. Mark the trip as started Once everyone is aboard, tap the button "In transit" to confirm that boarding is complete and the vehicle is starting the trip. 11. Location tracking begins ScanBoard will begin sharing your location. You can turn this off at any time, if needed. 12. Inform the trip ended. When you arrive at the destination, tap on the button "Arrived". Tracking will stop. Watch an example of how to use the ScanBoard app at the following link: https://youtube.com/shorts/vmoyDU27gws PRIVACY POLICY: https://scan-trip.com/privacy_policy TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Packing List Checklist4 screens
ScanBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanBoard at none against Packing List Checklist's 5. ScanBoard also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. ScanBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Packing List Checklist versus ScanBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacking List ChecklistScanBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.4K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiego de Paz SierraZanido Software Ltda.

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)

ScanBoard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Packing List Checklist

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Features$3.99
  • Premium Features Offer$7.99
  • Premium Features$12.99
None

ScanBoard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Packing List Checklist free?
Packing List Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanBoard free?
ScanBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Packing List Checklist or ScanBoard have ads?
Neither Packing List Checklist nor ScanBoard shows ads.

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