Comparison

Packing (+TO DO!) vs Packing List

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

Head to head
About

Packing (+TO DO!)

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
Currently charting
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** THANKS EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS #1 IN CANADA, #2 IN AUSTRALIA & #3 IN THE U.S.! ** ** Chosen by National Geographic as one of the Top 20 apps for traveling. ** ** Spotlight demoed in Apple Retail Stores ** ** UNIVERSAL APP -- optimized for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch ** ** Great Value -- like getting two apps in one! ** "It works like a charm, does what it advertises, and is hands down my new favorite travel app. Bravo." -- iPhone App Reviews Never forget to pack anything again! For less than the cost of a (*forgotten*) toothbrush or a pair of socks (and the time & hassle of replacing it on the road, or in the woods?), this iPhone/iPad app can be your very own personal packing assistant. PACKING LIST FEATURES: - CREATE unlimited, 100% user-customizable packing lists - BUILD lists quickly & easily with multi-item selection - EDIT your lists however you wish (add, delete, rename or reorder any category or item) - DISCOVER new ideas & suggestions from included sample lists - USE any list (sample or your own) as a template for future lists - MONITOR a running tally of total items per category & how many of them are checked off - COLLAPSE categories for less scrolling & better management - SORT items by priority, type or item, or by hand - SHOW only items that are packed or unpacked, or show them all - FILTER items based on need to buy, person and/or bag - EDIT item details (number, weight, value, person, bag & notes) - ADD IMAGES & ALERTS to list items - TOTAL your list items, weights & values, by bag, by person & by category - SEE remaining items as badges on home page & app icon - PRINT your list directly to a printer with 1, 2 or 3 columns - EMAIL your packing lists to family & friends CATALOG FEATURES: - CUSTOMIZE the Master Catalog with 100% freedom (add, delete, rename or reorder any category, type or item) - SELECT from hundreds of items for quick list generation with only minimal typing - ACCESS an extensive pre-departure TO DO list with over 100 tasks - USE Favorites folder for quick access to common items - DEFINE your own categories, types, items & TO DO actions for more customized freedom & control - COPY & MOVE types and items throughout catalog - MULTI-EDIT your types & items (delete, move, copy or set) more quickly than one-by-one - SORT, CAPITALIZE & UNCAPITALIZE OTHER KEY FEATURES: - VIEW comfortably on new iPads, iPod touches & iPhones running iOS 8-11 - IMPORT & EXPORT packing lists & Master Catalog (or parts of them) between apps or devices - REFER to a comprehensive in-app help guide - UPGRADE to Pro-level Catalog, Features, or Full Combo via in-app purchasing If you desire better syncing & sharing options, display customization, a super-sized catalog, twice as many sample lists, & additional, built-in Expert assistance, then consider Packing Pro (in-app upgrade options also available): PRO BENEFITS (in Packing Pro): 1) FULL iCLOUD SUPPORT: -- device-to-device auto-sync support for lists, catalog & settings 2) CSV IMPORT / EXPORT: -- edit your lists & catalog content on a PC with Excel, Numbers or GoogleDocs 3) PACKING LIST FILE SHARING & BACKUP: -- share lists & catalog content via email, iTunes' File Sharing & Dropbox 4) HUGE MASTER CATALOG: -- over 400 new items (total of over 800), including extra items for babies, kids, pets, sports, cooking & religion 5) EXPERT LIST ASSISTANT: -- "automagically" create lists based on the number of adults (males & females), children & days, as well as temperature, destination, food prep & clothes washing preferences 6) CUSTOMIZABLE DESIGN: -- includes app-wide themes, layout, display & font choices, & nearly full control over all the colors & textures in the app 7) TWICE AS MANY SAMPLE PACKING LISTS (NOW 9): -- including ones for couples, families, business people & campers 8) SMART SEARCH: -- easy & intuitive search function Quick, simple & reliable, let Packing (or Packing Pro) be your helpful travel companion on all of your trips. Bon voyage!

About

Packing List

Simplify your travel packing with an intelligent checklist and planner. Generate customized lists based on trip type and destination, with smart suggestions to ensure you don't forget anything. Reuse past lists for faster packing on future trips.

Highlights
  • AI-powered packing suggestions
  • Pre-made templates for trip types
  • 10-day weather forecast integration
  • Reusable packing lists
  • Power outlet adapter information
  • Trip reminders and widgets
Features
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Take the stress out of packing. Pack, Repeat helps you build packing lists you can trust, reuse, and share. Start with curated essentials, organize everything by bag or traveler, add documents, check the weather, and bring back your best lists whenever you travel again. Whether you're packing for a weekend away, a business trip, a family vacation, or a multi-stop adventure, Pack, Repeat keeps the whole process calmer from the first item to the last checkmark. "Essential Travel Apps" - Apple "Apps We Love" - Apple "Pack, Repeat is an Essential App for Summer Travel Season" - AppAdvice START WITH A BETTER LIST - 30+ curated categories and 400+ common travel items - Create lists by destination, date, trip type, tags, and notes - Copy a previous trip and adjust it in seconds PACK BY BAG OR PERSON - Organize items by suitcase, carry-on, backpack, toiletry bag, kids' bag, and more - Split shared trips into clear, manageable sections - Hide completed items, sort your way, and bulk-check when you're done GET SMART SUGGESTIONS - Use AI starter lists for your destination, dates, tags, and optional weather - Add weather-based packing suggestions before you leave - Review every suggestion before it goes on your list PLAN FOR THE REAL TRIP - See destination weather for your travel dates - Support multi-destination trips with separate stops - Check power outlet information before you go KEEP TRAVEL DETAILS TOGETHER - Attach tickets, confirmations, PDFs, images, and other travel documents - Import from Files, Photos, or the share sheet - Preview documents when you need them SHARE THE LIST - Share packing lists with family or travel partners - Keep everyone working from the same plan - Track updates across shared trips PACK FROM ANYWHERE - Check progress with Home Screen widgets - Mark items packed from the interactive checklist widget - Open trips quickly through Spotlight, Shortcuts, and app shortcuts NEVER START FROM SCRATCH - Reuse your best lists for repeat trips - Build dependable routines for work travel, family vacations, weekends, and holidays - Spend less time wondering what you forgot Terms: https://packrepeat.com/terms

Screenshots

Packing (+TO DO!)4 screens
Packing List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Packing List at Free against Packing (+TO DO!)'s $0.99. Packing List also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Packing (+TO DO!)'s advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 59%) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Packing List is free to download; Packing (+TO DO!) costs $0.99 up front. Packing (+TO DO!) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Packing List sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Packing (+TO DO!) against 4.6 for Packing List. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 88 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Packing (+TO DO!)'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Packing List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packing (+TO DO!) ships an update every 4 months, Packing List every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Packing (+TO DO!) versus Packing List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacking (+TO DO!)Packing List
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (135 ratings) — better4.6 (88 ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings135 — better88
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuinn GenzelPixby Media AB

Customer experience

Packing (+TO DO!)

All ratings135 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.0%

Packing List

All ratings88 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

Bugs and requests

Packing (+TO DO!)

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Data loss and disappearing lists
  • Crashes and compatibility issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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 List

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Packing (+TO DO!)

One-time10
  • Pro Catalog Upgrade$0.99
  • Pro Features Upgrade$0.99
  • Extra Themes Upgrade$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Extra Lists Upgrade$0.99
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Photo Option$0.99
  • Full Pro Upgrade$1.99
  • Generous Tip$1.99
  • Great Tip$2.99
  • Unbelievable Tip$9.99
5 purchases

Packing List

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • 12 Months$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • 12 Months7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Packing (+TO DO!) free?
Packing (+TO DO!) costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Packing List free?
Packing List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Packing (+TO DO!) or Packing List?
Packing (+TO DO!) is rated higher. Packing (+TO DO!) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Packing List averages 4.6 from 88 ratings.
Do Packing (+TO DO!) or Packing List have ads?
Neither Packing (+TO DO!) nor Packing List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packing (+TO DO!) or Packing List?
Packing (+TO DO!) ships an update every 4 months, and Packing List every 5 days. Most recently, Packing (+TO DO!) was updated on September 27, 2026 and Packing List on September 28, 2026.

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