Comparison

Backpack Checklist vs GearsLib

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

Head to head
About

Backpack Checklist

Features
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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.

About

GearsLib

Features
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GearsLib — built for users who care about gear weight and need checklist verification. No sign-up required; jump in immediately. The free version already covers the core needs for packing, making every trip prep more precise. Whether you’re summiting, camping, or on a multi-day trek, GearsLib makes gear planning effortless. Key advantages at a glance: - Zero barrier: no account or login—open and use instantly. - Lightning-fast actions: add gear quickly, calculate weights by itinerary, and create custom gear stickers—efficient and time-saving. - Visual-first design: smooth category switching, dynamic weight charts, and per-day food planning for better packing decisions. - Clean, distraction-free UI: no ads, prioritizes gear/weight data, lightweight icons and sensible spacing, plus night mode for comfortable planning after dark. - Features within reach: list management and weight stats are front and center, common actions one tap away, and shareable long images or text. Supports iCloud backup/restore and imports from Excel, CSV, or ZIP to build lists quickly; export to Excel or ZIP (with icons) for backups—your data stays under your control. In short: whether mountaineering, camping, or multi-day hiking, GearsLib is a practical, worry-free gear planning companion — try it now.

Screenshots

Backpack Checklist4 screens
GearsLib4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backpack Checklist at none against GearsLib's 1. Backpack Checklist also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). GearsLib's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support 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. GearsLib sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backpack Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backpack Checklist ships an update every 6 months, GearsLib every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Backpack Checklist versus GearsLib: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackpack ChecklistGearsLib
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWEN-PIN WANG萌萌 刘

In-app purchases

None

Backpack Checklist

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GearsLib

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Backpack Checklist free?
Backpack Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GearsLib free?
GearsLib is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backpack Checklist or GearsLib have ads?
Neither Backpack Checklist nor GearsLib shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backpack Checklist or GearsLib?
Backpack Checklist ships an update every 6 months, and GearsLib every 9 days. Most recently, Backpack Checklist was updated on October 5, 2026 and GearsLib on October 16, 2026.

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