Comparison

Packaroo vs Travel Packing List

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Packaroo

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
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“Best packing app for photographers” FStoppers - Nerdy and artistic WHAT’S FREE • No ads • Requires no sign-ups or personal info • Create unlimited trips • Create unlimited items • Bundle up items that you always bring for quick addition on future trips • Share / import collections of items in the Packaroo catalog • Hide packed items from display • Keep track of related tasks for each trip • Keep track of items you need to buy before travel • Order from Amazon directly from shopping list • Organize trips by date • Reuse and duplicate trips • Share copies of your pack list WHAT’S PRO • Create custom collections in the Packaroo catalog • Share / import custom collections • Hide default collections  • Create unlimited bundles for better organization • Bulk add new items to catalog • Change the order in which collections, bundles and items within bundles are displayed • Organize your trip by bag, box or container • Create a separate list for each of your traveling companions • Manage the order of pack lists on a trip • Choose your own app icon • Supports a small dedicated team at the Packaroo workshop

About

Travel Packing List

This travel companion helps you organize your luggage with customizable checklists and AI-powered suggestions. Collaborate with travel buddies, sync data seamlessly, and receive timely reminders to ensure you pack everything you need for any trip.

Highlights
  • Customizable packing checklists
  • AI-generated packing lists
  • Travel buddy collaboration
  • Weather insights for destinations
  • Personalized packing reminders
  • Google Drive data sync
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Planning a trip can be stressful, but packing doesn't have to be! PackMate is your travel companion, helping you pack the essentials and forget the rest. PackMate is a travel packing list organizer and packing planner for everyone! It offers many features that are must-haves when preparing for a trip, including: Effortless organization: • Create flexible checklists: Build personalized lists for any destination, duration, and activity type. • Template creation: Save time by creating and using packing templates for different types of trips. • Weather insights: Pack perfectly with real-time weather information for your destination. AI-powered packing lists: • Automatic packing list generation: Use our AI to generate tailored packing lists based on your destination, duration, and planned activities, ensuring you never miss a crucial item. Stay connected, travel together: • Travel buddy mode: Collaborate with fellow travelers, share lists, and ensure everyone packs what they need. • Never forget a thing: Set personalized reminders for packing deadlines and essential items. • Seamless data sync: Keep your lists and info secure with Google Drive integration. PackMate puts packing in your pocket: • Stylish home screen widgets: View your essential list items at a glance. • Intuitive notifications: Get timely reminders and weather updates. • Simple and user-friendly: Designed for effortless travel planning. Terms & Conditions: https://packmate.app/terms/

Screenshots

Packaroo4 screens
Travel Packing List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Packaroo at 83% against Travel Packing List's 0%. Packaroo also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (130 vs 20). Travel Packing List's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Packaroo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Travel Packing List sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packaroo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packaroo has 130 ratings behind it against 20, 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 0% of Travel Packing List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packaroo ships an update every 6 days, Travel Packing List every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Packaroo versus Travel Packing List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPackarooTravel Packing List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (130 ratings) — better4.3 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings130 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatic LLCMartins Svikkalns

Customer experience

Packaroo

All ratings128 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.9%

Travel Packing List

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Packaroo

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Sharing with other Packaroo users not working

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Full German translation

Travel Packing List

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Packaroo

One-time1
  • Packaroo Pro$5.99
3 purchases

Travel Packing List

One-time3
  • 100 List Generations$0.99
  • PackMate Pro$6.99
  • PackMate Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Packaroo free?
Packaroo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Travel Packing List free?
Travel Packing List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Packaroo or Travel Packing List?
Packaroo is rated higher. Packaroo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Travel Packing List averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.
Do Packaroo or Travel Packing List have ads?
Neither Packaroo nor Travel Packing List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packaroo or Travel Packing List?
Packaroo ships an update every 6 days, and Travel Packing List every 11 days. Most recently, Packaroo was updated on November 3, 2026 and Travel Packing List on October 30, 2026.

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