# Packing (+TO DO!) vs Travel Checklist Plus

The clearest difference is price: Travel Checklist Plus at Free against Packing (+TO DO!)'s $0.99. Travel Checklist Plus also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Packing (+TO DO!)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (138 vs 3). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Travel Checklist Plus is free to download; Packing (+TO DO!) costs $0.99 up front. Packing (+TO DO!) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Travel Checklist Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Travel Checklist Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packing (+TO DO!) has 138 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Packing (+TO DO!)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Travel Checklist Plus's.

Packing (+TO DO!) ships an update every 4 months, Travel Checklist Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packing (+TO DO!) | Travel Checklist Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-plus-to-do/id294710480/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-checklist-plus/id1630258131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quinn Genzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/294710483) | [Roy Sianez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701276249) |

## What reviewers say

### Packing (+TO DO!)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-plus-to-do/id294710480)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps you create and manage detailed packing lists for your travels. It offers extensive customization for items, categories, and to-do tasks, ensuring you never forget essentials. You can also track item details, add images, and print or email your lists.

**Highlights:** Unlimited customizable packing lists, Quick list building with multi-item selection, Master catalog with pre-departure to-do list, Item details editing (weight, value, notes), Add images and alerts to items, Print and email packing lists, Import/export lists and catalog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Catalog Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Themes Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Lists Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo Option | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unbelievable Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Long-time user
- 🗓️ Essential packing list
- 📦 Customizable and organized
- 🤝 Excellent customer support
- 🗓️ Reusable trip templates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky and not intuitive
- 🔄 Syncing issues between devices
- 🗓️ Difficulty customizing lists

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss and disappearing lists
- Crashes and compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to assign items to people
- Option to add notes to packing lists
- Sorting and filtering by bag or person
- Integration with other travel apps


### Travel Checklist Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-checklist-plus/id1630258131)

Simplify your packing process with this travel companion. It offers over 200 item suggestions and helps you track what's packed and what's still needed. Save time by reusing lists for return trips or future destinations.

**Highlights:** 200+ packing suggestions, Tracks packed items, Reusable packing lists, Multiple destination lists, Item packing history, Easy-to-use interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packing (+TO DO!) free?

Packing (+TO DO!) costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Travel Checklist Plus free?

Travel Checklist Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Packing (+TO DO!) or Travel Checklist Plus?

Travel Checklist Plus is rated higher. Packing (+TO DO!) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Travel Checklist Plus averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Packing (+TO DO!) or Travel Checklist Plus have ads?

Travel Checklist Plus shows ads; Packing (+TO DO!) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Packing (+TO DO!) or Travel Checklist Plus?

Packing (+TO DO!) ships an update every 4 months, and Travel Checklist Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Packing (+TO DO!) was updated on November 6, 2026 and Travel Checklist Plus on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*