Comparison

uPackingList XL vs Packing List 2

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

Head to head
About

uPackingList XL

This app helps you create and manage packing lists for any trip. It offers a weather wizard to suggest items based on destination and activities, and allows you to reuse custom lists for future travels. Thousands of users rely on it for stress-free packing.

Highlights
  • Customizable packing lists
  • Weather-based item suggestions
  • Pre-populated item catalog
  • Expandable/collapsible categories
  • Reuse custom lists
  • Trip purpose and activity adjustment
Features
Read full description

uPackingList - Travel Packing List to Any Destination Pack and do things that matter before you leave. Stress-free packing for a vacation or a business trip now available with the brand new version of uPackingList app. Thousands of users packed their bags following their trip lists in the app. HOW IT WORKS Make a list and select items you will need in a trip. All categories can expand and collapse for a better focus. WEATHER WIZARD Point out the purpose of the trip, its dates and the destination. Wizard will do the job for you. It will adjust checklist according to the weather conditions and your activities during the travel. REUSE YOUR LISTS Come back to use your custom list again for the same destination or purpose. It already has information about you would like to take with you whether you go to a beach or hiking. ITEMS AND CATEGORIES All items live in an initial catalogue that you can customize as you like: add, edit, delete any of them. There are over 300 items in the catalogue from the start.

About

Packing List 2

Easily create and customize packing lists for any trip. Organize items into categories, create multiple lists for different occasions, and share them with others. Automatic syncing ensures access across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Customizable packing lists
  • Organize items by category
  • Multiple lists for different trips
  • Group items by luggage/locations
  • Share lists with others
  • Automatic cloud syncing
Features
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Introducing Packing List 2, the revamped edition of the Packing List by DotNetIdeas. Just like the original Packing List, you can easily create and customize packing lists for any trip, whether you're heading to the beach, hitting the slopes, or jetting off on a business trip. With a simple and intuitive interface, Packing List 2 allows you to quickly add and remove items from your list, and easily organize them into categories such as clothing, toiletries, and electronics. You can also create multiple lists for different types of trips, and save them for future use. But that's not all! Packing List 2 also offers helpful features such as group items by luggage or locations, and the ability to share your lists with friends and family. And with automatic syncing across all your devices, you can access your packing lists anytime, anywhere. Whether you're a frequent flyer or a first-time traveler, Packing List 2 is the perfect tool to help you stay organized and stress-free. Features: • Pre-loaded master templates • Create new list from scratch or generate from templates or existing one • Support Multiple lists • Mass change for easy editing • Group by luggage/locations for easy packing • Data are automatically synced to the cloud so it can be accessed from multiple devices • Share lists between users Please contact us at support@dotnetideas.com if you have any questions and feedback. Thank you for using our apps!

Screenshots

uPackingList XL4 screens
Packing List 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Packing List 2 at 3.0 against uPackingList XL's 1.3. Packing List 2 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). uPackingList XL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Packing List 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. uPackingList XL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packing List 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of uPackingList XL's written reviews are positive against 0% of Packing List 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uPackingList XL ships an update every 21 months, Packing List 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
uPackingList XL versus Packing List 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruPackingList XLPacking List 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (10 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIX UnitedDotNetIdeas LLC

Customer experience

uPackingList XL

All ratings9 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

Packing List 2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

uPackingList XL

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Packing List 2

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is uPackingList XL free?
uPackingList XL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Packing List 2 free?
Packing List 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, uPackingList XL or Packing List 2?
Packing List 2 is rated higher. uPackingList XL averages 1.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Packing List 2 averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do uPackingList XL or Packing List 2 have ads?
Packing List 2 shows ads; uPackingList XL does not.
Which is updated more often, uPackingList XL or Packing List 2?
uPackingList XL ships an update every 21 months, and Packing List 2 monthly. Most recently, uPackingList XL was updated on October 24, 2026 and Packing List 2 on September 20, 2026.

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