Backpack Checklist vs LocaNotify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
LocaNotify
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Our app is designed to be "set it and forget it." Simply create a reminder, pin it to a location on the map, and set a radius. When you enter that area, LocaNotify will automatically send a notification to your phone. It's that easy! WHY YOU'LL LOVE LOCANOTIFY: Smart Geofencing: Create reminders that trigger precisely when you arrive at a specific location. Works in the Background: Our reliable location monitoring works 24/7, even when the app is closed, so you'll never miss an alert. (Requires "Always" location access for best results). Easy Map Interface: Search for any address or long-press to drop a pin exactly where you need it. Custom Radius: Define your alert zone, from a precise 50 meters for a single building to a wider 500 meters for a general area. Clean & Simple: No clutter. Just a fast, beautiful interface to get your reminders set in seconds. GET MORE WITH PREMIUM: Start with 3 reminders for free. Upgrade to LocaNotify Premium with a single one-time purchase to unlock: UNLIMITED Reminders: Create as many geo-alerts as you need for home, work, and all your errands. Custom Icons: Personalize your reminders with a library of icons for shopping, work, home, the gym, and more. Stop cluttering your mind. Let your location do the remembering.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backpack Checklist at none against LocaNotify's 1. Backpack Checklist also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). LocaNotify's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. LocaNotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backpack Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.
Backpack Checklist ships an update every 6 months, LocaNotify every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backpack Checklist | LocaNotify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WEN-PIN WANG | Davy Drexler |
In-app purchases
Backpack Checklist
No in-app purchases
LocaNotify
- Premium$8.99
Questions
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