Comparison

Packing Pro 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 Pro

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
Currently charting
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** Featured in Apple's "10 Essentials," "Traveling Home" & "Staff Favorites" ** ** #1 Travel app in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Italy, Brazil & more! ** ** As seen on CNN, BBC, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fodor's, ** ** Travel+Leisure, Budget Travel, Mashable, WIRED, 148Apps, Gizmodo & Macworld ** ** UNIVERSAL APP (+iCloud) -- optimized for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch ** ** Great Value -- like getting two apps in one! ** MEDIA REACTION: "Do you like to get organized? Like, really organized? Then Packing Pro is the app for you." -- The New York Times "Never again will I forget to bring socks to a three day convention, and that alone makes Packing Pro worth every penny." -- 148Apps (rating: 4.5 / 5) "If you travel, and always wind up on a mad dash to the pharmacy, or convenience store, this app is for you." -- TUAW Packing Pro is a super-enhanced mobile travel list app that features unlimited, 100% customizable packing lists. If you also desire great syncing & sharing options, a huge catalog, lots of sample lists, display customization & additional, built-in Expert assistance, then Packing Pro is for you! PACKING PRO BENEFITS: 1) FULL iCLOUD SUPPORT: -- device-to-device auto-sync support for lists, catalog & settings 2) PACKING LIST SHARING & BACKUP: -- share lists & catalog content via email, AirDrop, Dropbox/Box/iCloud Drive & iTunes; use the simple '1-tap backup to email' 3) EXPERT LIST ASSISTANT: -- "automagically" create lists based on the number of adults (males & females), children & days, as well as temperature, destination, food preparation & clothes washing preferences 4) HUGE MASTER CATALOG: -- over 400 new items (total of over 800), including extra items for babies, kids, pets, sports, cooking & religion 5) TWICE AS MANY SAMPLE PACKING LISTS: -- including ones for couples, families, business people & campers 6) CUSTOMIZABLE DESIGN: -- includes app-wide themes, layout & font choices, & nearly full control over all the colors & textures in the app 7) CSV IMPORT / EXPORT: -- edit your lists & catalog content on a computer with Excel, Numbers or GoogleDocs 8) SMART SEARCH: -- easy & intuitive search function CORE PACKING FEATURES (in both Packing Pro & Packing): 1) PACKING LIST FEATURES: - CREATE unlimited, 100% user-customizable packing lists - BUILD lists quickly & easily with multi-item selection - MULTI-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, PRIORITIES & NEED-TO-BUY 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 2) 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 - DEFINE your own categories, types, items & TO DO actions for more customized freedom & control - COPY & MOVE types & items throughout catalog - MULTI-EDIT your types & items (delete, move, copy or set) more quickly than one-by-one - SORT, CAPITALIZE & UNCAPITALIZE Quick, simple, reliable & infinitely customizable, let 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 Pro4 screens
Packing List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Packing List at Free against Packing Pro's $2.99. Packing List also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Packing Pro's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 59%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Pro costs $2.99 up front. Packing Pro sells 8 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

Packing Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packing Pro has 851 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Packing Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of Packing List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packing Pro ships an update every 4 months, Packing List every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Packing Pro versus Packing List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacking ProPacking List
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (851 ratings) — better4.6 (88 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings851 — better88
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuinn GenzelPixby Media AB

Customer experience

Packing Pro

All ratings851 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.2%

Packing List

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

Bugs and requests

Packing Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes after recent update
  • Blank app with errors

Requested features

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

Packing List

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Packing Pro

One-time8
  • Extra Themes Upgrade$0.99
  • Extra Lists Upgrade$0.99
  • Nice Tip$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Photo Option$0.99
  • Generous Tip$1.99
  • Great Tip$2.99
  • Amazing Tip$4.99
  • Unbelievable Tipe$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 Pro free?
Packing Pro costs $2.99, 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 Pro or Packing List?
Packing Pro is rated higher. Packing Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 851 ratings, while Packing List averages 4.6 from 88 ratings.
Do Packing Pro or Packing List have ads?
Neither Packing Pro nor Packing List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packing Pro or Packing List?
Packing Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Packing List every 5 days. Most recently, Packing Pro was updated on September 30, 2026 and Packing List on September 28, 2026.

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