# Packaroo vs Travel Checklist Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Packaroo at none against Travel Checklist Plus's shown. Packaroo also leads on ratings volume (129 vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Travel Checklist Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packaroo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Travel Checklist Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Travel Checklist Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packaroo has 129 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Travel Checklist Plus's.

Packaroo ships an update every 6 days, Travel Checklist Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packaroo | Travel Checklist Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packaroo-packing-lists/id1480958178/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-checklist-plus/id1630258131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348195857) | [Roy Sianez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701276249) |

## 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


### Travel Checklist Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-checklist-plus/id1630258131)

Simplify your packing process with this travel companion. It offers over 200 item suggestions and helps you track what's packed and what's still needed. Save time by reusing lists for return trips or future destinations.

**Highlights:** 200+ packing suggestions, Tracks packed items, Reusable packing lists, Multiple destination lists, Item packing history, Easy-to-use interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packaroo free?

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

### Is Travel Checklist Plus free?

Travel Checklist Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Packaroo or Travel Checklist Plus?

Travel Checklist Plus is rated higher. Packaroo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Travel Checklist Plus averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Packaroo or Travel Checklist Plus have ads?

Travel Checklist Plus shows ads; Packaroo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Packaroo or Travel Checklist Plus?

Packaroo ships an update every 6 days, and Travel Checklist Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Packaroo was updated on October 20, 2026 and Travel Checklist Plus on October 1, 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.*