# Trip Planner Pro vs Packing List Checklist

The clearest difference is rating: Packing List Checklist at 4.7 against Trip Planner Pro's 3.5. Packing List Checklist also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (76% vs 50%). Trip Planner Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trip Planner Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Packing List Checklist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packing List Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packing List Checklist has 6.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Trip Planner Pro's written reviews are positive against 76% of Packing List Checklist's.

Trip Planner Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Packing List Checklist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trip Planner Pro | Packing List Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-planner-pro/id490128725/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list-checklist/id1235121075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 17 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GPSmyCity.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/343836967) | [Diego de Paz Sierra](https://appshunter.io/developer/867119102) |

## What reviewers say

### Trip Planner Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-planner-pro/id490128725)

Plan your next adventure with this comprehensive travel management tool. Create daily itineraries, organize packing and to-do lists, and share your plans with friends. Keep all your travel details accessible, even offline.

**Highlights:** Create daily itineraries, Manage packing and to-do lists, Track activity status, Share activity details, Offline functionality, Built-in dictionaries

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trip Planner Subscription | $1.99 | per year |
| Trip Planner Pro Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use functionality
- 👍 Great for organizing trip details
- 👍 Helpful for planning activities
- 👍 Good for packing lists
- 👍 Useful for flight and hotel details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss
- 🐛 Not intuitive interface
- 🐛 Lacks map functionality
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Limited functionality for free users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Data erased after updates
- Trip and data entered on iPad does not sync to iPhone
- Cannot edit a phrase once entered
- Icons are not intuitive

**Requested features**

- Hyperlink map and phone services
- Smoother syncing between devices
- Ability to share entire trip with other users
- Select all button for email sharing
- Full calendar view of trip


### Packing List Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list-checklist/id1235121075)

Create comprehensive packing lists for any trip, from vacations to camping. Suggests items by category, syncs across devices, and allows for custom categories and reminders to ensure you never forget anything.

**Highlights:** Suggested items by category, iCloud sync across iOS devices, Set reminders for packing, Manage item quantities, Separate To-Do and To-Pack sections, Create custom categories with emojis, Reuse and refine existing lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Features Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Features | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 📋 Helpful packing suggestions
- 🗓️ Ability to create and reuse lists
- 🔁 Syncing across devices
- 🗒️ Customizable categories and items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No option to share lists with others
- 🔀 Difficulty organizing items within categories
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 💰 Premium features should be free
- 🐛 Sync issues and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not opening after updates
- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Inability to edit or delete existing lists

**Requested features**

- Ability to share lists with others
- Option to reorder items within lists
- Improved search and filtering
- Customizable item icons and colors
- Reminders and calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trip Planner Pro free?

Trip Planner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Packing List Checklist free?

Packing List Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trip Planner Pro or Packing List Checklist?

Packing List Checklist is rated higher. Trip Planner Pro averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Packing List Checklist averages 4.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Trip Planner Pro or Packing List Checklist have ads?

Neither Trip Planner Pro nor Packing List Checklist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trip Planner Pro or Packing List Checklist?

Trip Planner Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Packing List Checklist fortnightly. Most recently, Trip Planner Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Packing List Checklist on November 2, 2026.

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