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

This AI-powered travel companion generates personalized packing lists based on destination weather, trip duration, and planned activities. It helps you avoid forgetting essentials or overpacking, making trip preparation seamless.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized packing recommendations
  • Destination weather forecast integration
  • Trip duration and activity adaptation
  • Easy checklist management
  • Customizable item categories
  • Saves packing preferences for future trips
Features
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TravelPack AI: Smart Packing Assistant Never stress about packing again! TravelPack AI is your personal travel companion that makes preparing for any trip a joy instead of a hassle. Our AI-powered packing assistant analyzes your destination's weather forecast, trip duration, and activities to create customized packing lists tailored specifically for you. Say goodbye to forgotten essentials and overpacked suitcases! KEY FEATURES: Personalized packing recommendations based on weather forecasts Smart suggestions that adapt to your destination and trip type Daily weather forecasts to help you pack appropriately Easy checklist management to track what you've packed Customizable categories for organizing your items Saves your packing preferences for future trips Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, to warm beaches or snowy mountains, TravelPack AI ensures you'll always have exactly what you need. Download now and transform your pre-trip preparation into a seamless experience!

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 rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Packing (+TO DO!)'s advantage is ratings volume (138 vs 2) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Packing List 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packing (+TO DO!) ships an update every 4 months, Packing List every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 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 (138 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuinn GenzelMetehan Gurgentepe

Customer experience

Packing (+TO DO!)

All ratings135 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.9%

Packing List

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
2 purchases

Packing List

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access$2.997 Days
  • Premium Features$24.991 Year

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 List is rated higher. Packing (+TO DO!) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Packing List averages 5.0 from 2 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 2 months. Most recently, Packing (+TO DO!) was updated on November 8, 2026 and Packing List on November 5, 2026.

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