# Packing (+TO DO!) vs Packing Pro

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Packing Pro at 851 against Packing (+TO DO!)'s 135. Packing (+TO DO!)'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Packing (+TO DO!) costs $0.99 and Packing Pro $2.99 up front. Packing (+TO DO!) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Packing Pro sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Packing (+TO DO!) against 4.8 for Packing Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packing Pro has 851 ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Packing (+TO DO!)'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Packing Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packing (+TO DO!) | Packing Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-plus-to-do/id294710480/reviews) | **[4.8 (851 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-pro/id312266675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 135 | **851** |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #191 | **#102** |
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quinn Genzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/294710483) | [Quinn Genzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/294710483) |

## What reviewers say

### Packing (+TO DO!)

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

**Currently charting:** #191 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


### Packing Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-pro/id312266675)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Create, customize, and share unlimited travel packing lists. Features an expert assistant to automatically generate lists based on trip details and preferences. Syncs across devices and offers extensive catalog and sample list options.

**Highlights:** Unlimited customizable packing lists, Expert list assistant for automatic generation, iCloud sync and device-to-device auto-sync, Packing list sharing via email and cloud services, Extensive master catalog with over 800 items, Numerous sample packing lists, CSV import/export for computer editing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Generous Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unbelievable Tipe | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Indispensable
- 🚀 Fantastic tool
- 🚀 Extremely useful
- 👍 Customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Complicated to use
- 🐛 Unintuitive interface
- 🐛 Buggy iCloud syncing
- 🐛 Outdated design

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent update
- Blank app with errors

**Requested features**

- Real-time collaboration and sharing
- Ability to print lists
- Improved UI and user experience


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Packing Pro free?

Packing Pro costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Packing (+TO DO!) or Packing Pro?

Packing Pro is rated higher. Packing (+TO DO!) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Packing Pro averages 4.8 from 851 ratings.

### Do Packing (+TO DO!) or Packing Pro have ads?

Neither Packing (+TO DO!) nor Packing Pro shows ads.

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

Packing (+TO DO!) ships an update every 4 months, and Packing Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Packing (+TO DO!) was updated on September 30, 2026 and Packing Pro on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Packing (+TO DO!) or Packing Pro?

Packing (+TO DO!) currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and Packing Pro at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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