BCT vs PackBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BCT
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Wszystkie niezbędne informacje zawsze pod ręką, również w trybie offline. Świat jest wyjątkowy, a my wiemy jak to pokazać. Najważniejsze funkcje: Program wyjazdu Informacje o przelocie Prezentacja hoteli Mapa podróży Informacje praktyczne
PackBuddy
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Do you start from scratch every time you pack and always forget something? PackBuddy ends the packing stress. Your trip preparation will be fast and easy. Whether you are going on a mountain hike, snowboarding, or a sunny holiday, this app has your back. The app remembers everything you packed for previous trips. When you create a new list, it automatically offers a list of your most frequently packed items. If you add your destination and travel dates, PackBuddy will check the weather forecast and suggest essential gear - like an umbrella for rain or sunscreen for a hot day. Key features: Create a packing list in seconds. History suggestions - the app remembers what you packed before and gives you quick suggestions. Destination weather forecast integration. Smart weather-based item suggestions to keep you prepared. Easy checking off for packed items. Archive of past trips to quickly copy old lists. Beautiful light and dark modes. Premium features: Unlimited active packing lists for all your trips. Real-time list sharing - invite family or friends (you will see their email addresses on the list) and pack together. Full access to advanced weather suggestions with no limits. Built by an indie developer out of passion for travel. Made for everyone - from solo backpackers to families going on vacation. I built this to use on my own trips! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BCT at none against PackBuddy's 3. BCT also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PackBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PackBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BCT asks for nothing beyond the download.
BCT ships an update every 2 months, PackBuddy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCT | PackBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Radoslaw Rapior | Mariusz Uzieblo |
In-app purchases
BCT
No in-app purchases
PackBuddy
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$12.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99









