Backpack Checklist vs MaxLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backpack Checklist
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This app provides following functions: 1. Maintain your own gear inventory (MyGear) 2. Keep more than one photos for each gear item. 3. Copy/create a new hiking place based on the gear inventory or existing places. 4. Inspect and check if there is any item which has not been put in list in advance before leaving. 5. Check and view the total weight anytime. 6. Generate the gear list in Excel format and upload to dropbox. 7. Backup all the data from app to dropbox. 8. Restore all the data back to app from dropbox.
MaxLink
Wirelessly monitor your MAXON Liftgates with this app. View critical data like battery voltage, charge status, and system alerts. It automatically scans for nearby equipped liftgates, providing real-time information in your palm.
- Wireless liftgate management
- Monitor battery voltage and SoC
- View liftgate cycles and motor run hours
- Receive system trouble notifications
- Access maintenance alerts
- Automatic Bluetooth scanning for liftgates
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Wirelessly manage your MaxLink™ equipped MAXON Liftgates through the MaxLink App. Checking key Liftgate information such as Battery Voltage, Battery State of Charge Liftgate cycles, and other Liftgate data has never been easier. Click on the MaxLink App to automatically scan for all MaxLink equipped Liftgates within Bluetooth range and show you their status. Example of Information available: • Battery voltage • Battery State of Charge (SoC) • Liftgate Cycles • Motor run hours • System Trouble Notifications/Details • Maintenance Alert Notifications/Details • Live Data and more The MaxLink App will give you access to all the information you need about your Liftgate in the palm of your hands within minutes. Download the App today and discover all the benefits of MaxLink™. Currently available on Maxon GPT and BMR model Liftgates with MaxLink option. Scan the MaxLink QR code on your Liftgate for more information. Note: MaxLink users need login credentials from the equipment account administrator
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Backpack Checklist at 10.0 against MaxLink's 15.1. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backpack Checklist | MaxLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WEN-PIN WANG | Maxon Lift Corporation |
In-app purchases
Backpack Checklist
No in-app purchases
MaxLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Backpack Checklist free?
Is MaxLink free?
Do Backpack Checklist or MaxLink have ads?
Which is updated more often, Backpack Checklist or MaxLink?
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