Comparison

Camping List vs DeskX

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

Head to head
About

Camping List

Create and manage reusable camping checklists with pre-loaded categories like clothes, cooking, and equipment. Easily add, edit, and organize items, then share your lists via PDF. Perfect for planning any outdoor adventure.

Highlights
  • Pre-loaded camping sub-lists
  • Add, delete, and modify items
  • Check/uncheck items
  • Copy, paste, and delete items
  • Share and print via PDF
  • Reset lists for reuse
Features
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Camping List is a clean, simple, reusable checklist app, pre-loaded with an initial collection of useful camping-related sub-lists, such as "Clothes", "Cooking and Dining", and "Equipment". Each list contains useful items you might take on a camping trip. Add, delete, and modify the items and lists as you please. - Tap on a Sublist to navigate, or tap on an Item to Check or Uncheck that Item. - Press and hold to Copy, Paste, or Delete Items - Share and print your list via PDF - Reset the entire list, or individual Sublists, in order to use them over and over again.

About

DeskX

Transform your iPhone and iPad into a multi-window desktop environment with icons, folders, and a customizable Dock. Supports external displays, a multi-tab browser, and a full file manager for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Multi-window interface
  • External display support
  • Customizable Dock
  • Full File Manager
  • Multi-tab browser
  • Pencil Overlay for annotation
  • Spaces for organization
Features
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Transform your iPhone and iPad into a true multi-window desktop: icons, folders, files, Dock and overlapping windows, with external-display support and modern input. All wrapped in the “Liquid Glass” aesthetic. Main features: • Real desktop – icons, folders, and files always at hand. • External display support – work on big screens. • Multiple windows – open, resize, and freely overlap apps. • Customizable Dock – quick access to your favorite apps. • Multi-tab browser – smooth browsing with download support. • Full File Manager – import, rename, tag, and organize without limits. • Web Apps – turn your favorite sites into dedicated apps with icons. • Spaces – separate desktops for work, study, creativity, or relaxation. • Pencil Overlay (iPhone & iPad) – draw and annotate anywhere, even over windows and the browser. • Controller support – use physical controllers in the browser and Web Apps (great for online games). • Access password – protect the entire environment with a secure code. • Backup & Restore – save the whole system and export it anytime. • Fullscreen browser + gamepad – a screen-filling mode ideal for cloud gaming with controllers. Widget: Drag, open, organize, and save your widgets directly on the desktop. Included examples: Weather, Stocks, Calendar, Reminders, World Clocks, News & Finance, Podcasts, Music, Quick Notes, and Monitoring. Built-in tools: • Archive Manager – create .zip archives or extract them in a tap. • AudioWorkFlow – convert audio files (e.g., WAV) and create albums fast. • Glass Office Viewer – open documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in common formats. • OpenMaps – maps based on OpenStreetMap with dedicated action buttons. • AI WebApps – instant access to ChatGPT and Google AI Studio right from the desktop. • VideoEditor Online – ready-made shortcuts to CapCut Online and Canva. • Native Text Editor – write with ease and export to PDF and images. • Calculator – always within Dock reach. • DeskGames – a curated set of links to legitimate online games. Personalization: • Dynamic themes – Light, Dark, Liquid Glass, Neon, Minimal, and more. • Custom wallpapers – import your own or use the included ones. • Custom fonts – load and use any font across the interface. • Color palette – tweak accents, borders, and details to craft your visual identity. Compatibility: • iPhone with Lightning port: supported via Lightning Digital AV Adapter (HDMI) with system mirroring. • iPhone/iPad with USB-C: supported via USB-C → HDMI/DisplayPort adapters/docks with system mirroring. • Resolution handling: the app automatically adapts the workspace to the external display’s resolution (when connected). External displays: • iPhone: Desktop mode requires an external display (HDMI/DisplayPort via adapter). Without an external display, the app returns to the start screen. • iPad: Desktop mode is available on the built-in display and on external monitors (native mirroring). Tips: for maximum stability, use original or certified cables/adapters. Some third-party combos may limit resolution, audio, or DRM (HDCP) in video/game WebApps. The AI WebApps, VideoEditor Online, and DeskGames features provide links to third-party web apps/online services (e.g., ChatGPT, Google AI Studio, CapCut Online, Canva, and legitimate game portals) opened in the integrated browser. These services require an Internet connection and may require an account; they are subject to each provider’s terms of use and privacy. OpenMaps uses data from OpenStreetMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors. Glass Office Viewer enables viewing of common document formats; feature availability and compatibility may vary.

Screenshots

Camping List4 screens
DeskX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camping List at $3.99 against DeskX's $12.99. Camping List also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). DeskX's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). 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

Camping List costs $3.99 and DeskX $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Camping List versus DeskX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamping ListDeskX
Price$3.99 — better$12.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#179 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB218 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEngineered StuffGiovanni Altrui

Customer experience

Camping List

Written reviews103 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral14.6%
Negative22.3%

DeskX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Camping List

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Custom items disappeared after update
  • App not working on iPhone after iOS update
  • Doesn't save new items or checked items
  • Keeps shutting off
  • Preloaded menu missing
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  • Can't reset list
  • Suggested lists gone after reinstall
  • App crashes or shuts off
  • Text is clustered and frustrating to read
  • No sub categories
  • Kicked off when going to certain lists
  • App crashes when trying to add items
  • Doesn't work in iOS 5, keeps resetting
  • Counterintuitive to edit/add items
  • App closes when selecting cancel or adding items

Requested features

55 requests
  • iCloud syncing between devices
  • Import items from spreadsheets/CSV/XML
  • Print button for checklists
  • Direct printing option
  • Clear all checked items at once
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  • Sort lists manually
  • Make letters smaller
  • Text wrapping for full item visibility
  • Quantities for items
  • Directions on how to use the app
  • Print lists separately and email separately
  • Put lists in alphabetical order
  • Gray out options once ticked off
  • Sync list between devices via cloud
  • Control which lists are sent via email
  • Editing existing items instead of deleting and writing new ones
  • Copying whole lists
  • Emailing specific sublists
  • Option to tick packed items or cross them out
  • List sharing across devices and users
  • Show only unchecked items feature
  • Get rid of background image
  • Hide checked items
  • Large list of items to pick from
  • Make a list for leaving the campsite
  • Single tap to check/uncheck
  • Tags for trip-specific items
  • Copy, move, and rename improvements
  • Save backup on the cloud or online
  • Create different trip lists (e.g., cabin trip, ATV trip)
  • Color change for list title or simpler list distinction
  • Separate and move created lists to the front page
  • What I need to buy list
  • Export lists from iPad to iPod
  • Number of items in stock (inventory)
  • Quantity functionality
  • Better way to add items to a list (e.g., '+' sign)
  • Photo 'tag' function for each item
  • Change quantities
  • Link to directly AirPrint the list
  • Recognize category when adding an item
  • Single tap to check/uncheck
  • Tags for trip-specific items
  • Reset button for menus
  • Different master lists (e.g., Primitive vs. Non-primitive, seasons)
  • Search function
  • Badge reminder for unchecked items
  • Auto-alphabetizing of new items
  • Copy/paste a whole checklist
  • Mutual subfolder for more than one checklist
  • Ask how many of each item
  • Make multiple master checklists
  • Sharing lists between other app users
  • Repeat list function for family members
  • Shipping list/still need to buy option

DeskX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Camping List

No in-app purchases

None

DeskX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camping List free?
Camping List costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeskX free?
DeskX costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camping List or DeskX have ads?
Neither Camping List nor DeskX shows ads.

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