Comparison

Packing List 2 vs Roamer

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

Head to head
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!

About

Roamer

Organize your trips with customizable itineraries and packing lists. Share your plans with others and keep all your travel data private and local to your device.

Highlights
  • Customizable itineraries
  • Default and adjustable packing lists
  • Share plans and lists
  • Local data storage
  • No personal data collection
Features
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Trip Planning and Packing Management! Customize your schedule to suit your preferences and stay organized every step of the way. Use our default packing list categories and items as a starting point, and easily adjust them to fit your needs. Share your plans and packing lists effortlessly with friends, family, or travel companions. All data is stored locally on your device—you can clear it anytime. We do not track or collect any personal information.

Screenshots

Packing List 24 screens
Roamer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roamer at 100% against Packing List 2's 0%. Roamer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Packing List 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Roamer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roamer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Packing List 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Roamer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packing List 2 ships an update monthly, Roamer every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Packing List 2 versus Roamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacking List 2Roamer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDotNetIdeas LLCYing Cui

Customer experience

Packing List 2

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

Roamer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Packing List 2

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Roamer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Packing List 2 free?
Packing List 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roamer free?
Roamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Packing List 2 or Roamer?
Roamer is rated higher. Packing List 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Roamer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Packing List 2 or Roamer have ads?
Packing List 2 shows ads; Roamer does not.
Which is updated more often, Packing List 2 or Roamer?
Packing List 2 ships an update monthly, and Roamer every 16 months. Most recently, Packing List 2 was updated on September 20, 2026 and Roamer on September 30, 2026.

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