Back In Pack vs GearStorage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Back In Pack
Read full descriptionHide full description
Do you own a lot of backpacking gear? Do you take trips frequently in differing terrains and conditions? Do you plan and change-up your gear lists regularly based on conditions, risks, weather? Do you want to store and manage your gear on your devices? If yes, then Back in Pack is for you. The app includes: - Packs with category analysis to help you assess your pack weight - Systems or 'pack in packs': reusable groupings to include in multiple packs - Publish your pack to the web for virtual shakedowns - Generate PDF documents of your pack lists and systems, to share with others (shakedowns), publish on your website or use as pack lists for travelling. - Gear locker - store all your gear in one place: see just how much stuff you own! - Build a Wishlist of items, that can be included in your packs to see the impact. - Extended gear attributes to record prices, dates, affiliate links - Themes / Color schemes - Own your data. All your data is stored in your iCloud account and synchronises across devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon) If you have any feedback, requests for enhancements or bugs, then please use the forum on our website.
GearStorage
Organize and optimize your travel essentials with this app. Track items like clothing and gear with detailed information, photos, and weight. Create custom categories and build specialized gear lists for any adventure.
- Track travel essentials with photos and details
- Create custom gear categories
- Build specialized gear lists for trips
- Calculate total pack weight
- Import data from CSV files
Read full descriptionHide full description
GearStorage is your go-to app for organizing and optimizing your outdoor adventures or usual trips. Seamlessly track and manage all your travel essentials, from boots and jackets to climbing tools and accessories. Customize each item with details like model, brand, size, quantity, photo, description, and weight. Create your own Gear Lists to be ready to go on a trip at any moment. Key Features: - Keep all your stuff in one place: With detailed information and photo - Create Custom Categories: Customize your gear organization with personalized categories for easy navigation. - Build Gear Lists: Prepare for any adventure by crafting specialized gear lists. Whether it's a three-day winter hiking expedition or a weekend camping trip, ensure you have everything you need. - Total Weight Calculation: Stay on top of your pack weight If you really enjoy GearStorage you can support creator on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oleksii.upatov. *Import data file requirements: - comma separated .csv file - no headers required, just data - 4 fields: ModelName, Notes, Brand, Size, Weight (in grams) Example: "Milo Gelanots Membrane Pants","Milo Gelanots 3L Membrane Pants","Milo","L",670 "Beanie","Lowe Alpine Beanie","Lowe Alpine","M",50
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Back In Pack at every 2 weeks against GearStorage's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Back In Pack ships an update every 2 weeks, GearStorage every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Back In Pack | GearStorage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Goodlad | Oleksii Upatov |
In-app purchases
Back In Pack
No in-app purchases
GearStorage
No in-app purchases






