Comparison

Packing List vs Packd

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

Head to head
About

Packing List

Create efficient, lightweight packing lists for any trip. Track luggage weight in real-time and organize essentials with an intuitive interface. Sync lists across devices via iCloud and export them as PDF or CSV.

Highlights
  • Create custom packing lists
  • Real-time luggage weight tracking
  • Intuitive item organization
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export lists to PDF/CSV
  • Tailored lists for different trip types
Features
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Build a packing list for your next trip. Track bag weight as you pack. Packing List: Trip Organizer helps you plan what to bring for weekends, work trips, and vacations. Add or remove items, group them by bag or category, and watch the total luggage weight update in real time so you stay under airline limits. BUILT FOR REAL TRIPS • Create packing lists for any destination • Track suitcase or backpack weight as you go • Organize items by bag or category • Reuse lists for trips you take often • Export as PDF or CSV when you want a copy • Keep lists in sync across iPhone and iPad with iCloud Pack lighter. Leave the guesswork behind. Upgrade to Premium for the full packing toolkit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Packd

Features
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Packd is an AI‑assisted trip planner that helps you organize your travel from start to finish: build an itinerary, get smart suggestions for what to do next, manage your packing list, and keep all your trip details, documents, and inventory in one place across devices

Screenshots

Packing List4 screens
Packd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Packing List at 17.0 against Packd's 26.0. 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. Packing List sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Packd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packing List ships an update every 3 weeks, Packd monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Packing List versus Packd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacking ListPackd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert PinlCristiano Calicchia

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Packing List

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly2 variants$1.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
6 purchases

Packd

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Big tip$1.99
  • Great tip$3.99
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  • Max tip$7.99

Questions

Is Packing List free?
Packing List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Packd free?
Packd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Packing List or Packd have ads?
Neither Packing List nor Packd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packing List or Packd?
Packing List ships an update every 3 weeks, and Packd monthly. Most recently, Packing List was updated on October 30, 2026 and Packd on October 27, 2026.

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