# Packing List Checklist vs Packaholic

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Packing List Checklist at 6.4K against Packaholic's 14. Packing List Checklist also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Packaholic's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packing List Checklist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Packaholic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packaholic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packing List Checklist has 6.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Packing List Checklist's written reviews are positive against 100% of Packaholic's.

Packing List Checklist ships an update fortnightly, Packaholic weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packing List Checklist | Packaholic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list-checklist/id1235121075/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packaholic-packing-list/id6739890177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diego de Paz Sierra](https://appshunter.io/developer/867119102) | [Daniel McLean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769714511) |

## 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 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


### Packaholic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packaholic-packing-list/id6739890177)

This app helps you create and manage packing lists for any trip, ensuring you never forget essential items. It offers pre-built templates, customizable lists, and an emergency mode for quick recall of important belongings.

**Highlights:** Pre-built packing lists, Customizable trip lists, Item check-off functionality, Clone existing lists, Emergency mode for important items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Packaholic Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Packaholic Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| TripReady Coffee | $1.00 | one-time |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| PackMan Basic Support Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| PackMan Premium Support Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packing List Checklist free?

Packing List Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Packaholic free?

Packaholic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Packing List Checklist or Packaholic?

Packaholic is rated higher. Packing List Checklist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Packaholic averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Packing List Checklist or Packaholic have ads?

Neither Packing List Checklist nor Packaholic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Packing List Checklist or Packaholic?

Packing List Checklist ships an update fortnightly, and Packaholic weekly. Most recently, Packing List Checklist was updated on November 6, 2026 and Packaholic on November 4, 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.*