# Pack The Bag vs Packing_List

The clearest difference is rating: Pack The Bag at 3.6 against Packing_List's 3.0. Pack The Bag also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Packing_List's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pack The Bag sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Packing_List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pack The Bag holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pack The Bag has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Pack The Bag's written reviews are positive against 67% of Packing_List's.

Pack The Bag ships an update monthly, Packing_List every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pack The Bag | Packing_List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-the-bag/id408248615/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list/id665156441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Krawczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/408248618) | [DotNetIdeas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/593048811) |

## What reviewers say

### Pack The Bag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pack-the-bag/id408248615)

Never forget essential items for your trip again. This app helps you create, manage, and share detailed packing lists. Prepare for your journey efficiently and avoid last-minute stress or unexpected costs.

**Highlights:** Pre-defined item library, Customizable lists and categories, Item weight tracking, List sharing via email and Airdrop, Packing reminders, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Ad-free version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive packing lists
- 💡 Customizable categories and items
- 📤 Ability to email lists
- 🗓️ Reuse previous packing lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and customize
- 💰 Ads in free version
- 🗄️ Lack of cloud sync between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add new items or categories
- Packing mode not displaying items correctly
- List data lost after updates

**Requested features**

- Add notes and descriptions for items
- Ability to permanently delete unwanted items/categories
- One-tap reset to unpacked state
- Improved packing list layout for printing
- Integration with other travel apps


### Packing_List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list/id665156441)

Organize your travel packing and unpacking with customizable lists. Associate trips with dates and destinations, and even check weather conditions. Features include item notes, quantities, locations, luggage assignment, and weight tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable packing lists, Trip association with dates and destinations, Destination weather checks, Item notes, quantity, location, luggage, and weight fields, List composition from master lists, Search and mass item editing/deletion, List sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Packing List Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pack The Bag free?

Pack The Bag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Packing_List free?

Packing_List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pack The Bag or Packing_List?

Pack The Bag is rated higher. Pack The Bag averages 3.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Packing_List averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pack The Bag or Packing_List have ads?

Pack The Bag shows ads; Packing_List does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pack The Bag or Packing_List?

Pack The Bag ships an update monthly, and Packing_List every 2 months. Most recently, Pack The Bag was updated on September 22, 2026 and Packing_List on June 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*