DroneMate vs Packrist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DroneMate
This app provides a regularly updated map of international drone laws, including U.S. state laws. It pulls information from official sources to detail where you can fly, the rules to follow, and potential restrictions at specific locations. The app is available offline and includes user comments for real-world experiences and insights.
- International drone law map
- Offline access
- Official source information
- U.S. state laws included
- City and sight-specific restrictions
- User comments and experiences
- Regular real-time updates
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DroneMate is a regularly updated map of the recreational drone laws for every country in the world. The information is pulled from official sources and contacts so you know where you can fly, the rules to abide by, and the places where you should leave your drone at home. DroneMate can save you time, money, and hassle at customs as many countries (even major tourist destinations) won't let you bring a drone into the country. The map is available offline so you don’t need an Internet connection to use DroneMate when you’re traveling. *U.S. state laws are also included. *The information is pulled from official sources - there is a lot of misinformation about drone rules and laws floating online - DroneMate gives you a clear listing of the laws, rules, and places where they haven't been completely defined yet. *Shows information for specific cities, touristic sights, and other areas where drone use has special rules or restrictions. *DroneMate is updated regularly in real-time with information obtained from a number of official sources. *DroneMate has a user comment system where travelers can add their experiences droning, importing, and dealing with authorities in each specific country. The comments are useful in situations where the authorities themselves are confused or unaware of the laws, non-common situations, and other anecdotes that can help other travelers. *Users can also post questions in the comment section for other travelers or the administrator. *All comments are rated by other users, so the most useful, informative responses are highlighted on top of the others. After a 30-day free trial period a $24.99/year purchase will be applied to your iTunes account following confirmation of a Premium upgrade. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our https://foxnomad.com/dronemate-terms-use/ and https://foxnomad.com/dronemate-privacy-policy/.
Packrist
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Your all-in-one travel companion for stress-free trips. Plan your budget, pack smart with AI, and organize every detail of your journey — all in one beautifully designed app. SMART PACKING AI-powered packing suggestions based on weather & trip type Category-based checklists with progress tracking Never forget an essential item again BUDGET & EXPENSES Track expenses in 150+ currencies with real-time conversion Visual analytics — pie charts, trends & category heatmap Smart budget alerts when approaching your limit Expense splitting for group trips TRIP PLANNING Day-by-day itinerary with drag-and-drop timeline Routes, stays & activity management Weather forecast with packing suggestions Store documents — boarding passes, visas & bookings Calendar sync with your trips and activities AI TRIP GUIDE Ask anything about your destination Powered by Claude AI for accurate, helpful answers Restaurant, activity & hidden gem recommendations COLLABORATION Share trips with travel companions Real-time collaborative planning Group expense splitting with settlement WORLD MAP Track every country on a scratch-style world map Earn badges: Explorer, Globe Trotter, Budget Master Beautiful travel statistics & trip recaps WORKS EVERYWHERE Gorgeous dark mode for OLED displays Full offline mode — plan without internet Smart notifications & countdown widgets Siri Shortcuts for quick access Fully accessible (WCAG AA compliant) AVAILABLE IN 9 LANGUAGES English, Türkçe, Deutsch, Español, Français, 한국어, Italiano, Nederlands, العربية PACKRIST PREMIUM Unlock unlimited trips, AI assistant, widgets, offline mode, document storage, calendar sync, collaboration, and more. • Monthly: $4.99/mo • Yearly: $29.99/yr (save 50%) • Lifetime: $79.99 (one-time) Replace 5 travel apps with just one. Download Packrist and make your next trip your best-planned trip ever. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@kurtulusahmet.com. Subscription and Pricing: If you choose to purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account and a renewal fee will be charged to your account within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, with the applicable current subscription starting at $3.99/month. Subscriptions can be disabled at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: http://kurtulusahmet.com/packrist/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://kurtulusahmet.com/packrist/term-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Packrist at Free against DroneMate's $4.99. Packrist also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). DroneMate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases 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
Packrist is free to download; DroneMate costs $4.99 up front. DroneMate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year and Packrist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DroneMate ships an update every 2 months, Packrist every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DroneMate | Packrist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | foXnoMad, LLC | Kurtulus Ahmet TEMEL |
In-app purchases
DroneMate
- DroneMate Premium Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
Packrist
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Life Time Premium$79.99
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