# Packaroo vs Packing List*

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Packing List* at none against Packaroo's 1. Packaroo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packaroo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Packing List* asks for nothing beyond the download.

Packaroo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packaroo has 128 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Packaroo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Packing List*'s.

Packaroo ships an update every 6 days, Packing List* every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packaroo | Packing List* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packaroo-packing-lists/id1480958178/reviews)** | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list/id1600735762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 33 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348195857) | [Steve Veloudos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000253559) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Packing List*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list/id1600735762)

Easily create and manage travel checklists for vacations or business trips. Mark items as packed to ensure you don't forget anything. Features a simple interface to add, edit, and delete items.

**Highlights:** Create and manage packing lists, Mark items as packed, Add, edit, and delete items, Simple and easy to use interface, Never forget items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packaroo free?

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

### Is Packing List* free?

Packing List* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Packaroo or Packing List*?

Packaroo is rated higher. Packaroo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Packing List* averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Packaroo or Packing List* have ads?

Packing List* shows ads; Packaroo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Packaroo or Packing List*?

Packaroo ships an update every 6 days, and Packing List* every 12 months. Most recently, Packaroo was updated on October 12, 2026 and Packing List* on October 2, 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.*