Packlin vs PrepChecklist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Packlin
Organize packing lists for any trip or occasion with a hierarchical structure. Track item quantities, weights, and easily manage your belongings. Features include undo/redo functionality and AI-powered packing suggestions.
- Hierarchical organization (Pack > Group > Item)
- Quantity and weight tracking
- Item overview and sorting
- Intuitive quantity input
- Undo/Redo functionality
- Sharing and backup options
- AI packing assistant (optional)
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Packlin is a packing list app that helps you get ready for trips, business travel, camping, and more by checking things off as you go. For each pack, choose Tags to sort items freely, or Groups to organize them in layers. ■ Tags and Groups With Tags, all items sit in one list and you sort them loosely by attaching tags. One item can have several tags. With Groups, you sort strictly in three layers: Pack (bag), Group (pouch), and Item. New packs start with Tags, and you can switch at any time. When you switch from Groups to Tags, each group name is attached to its items as a tag. ■ Filter by tag In Item browse, choose a tag to narrow down the list, or search by tag and item name. Sort by unchecked, shortage count, shortage weight, or stock weight, in ascending or descending order. The total weight of the items shown is always at a glance. ■ Bulk edit Select items and add or remove tags, copy them to another pack, or delete them, all at once. ■ Checking and quantity management Check off each item and record required and stock counts. Add a per-item weight (g) and the app automatically totals the weight of your whole load. Weights of 1,000 g or more can be shown in kg. Adjust counts with a stepper or a dial, or tap a number to type it on a keypad with a built-in calculator. ■ Undo / Redo No confirmation dialogs and no Save button, so you can work fast. Made a mistake? Undo up to 10 steps back. ■ Public packs Publish your packs, and import packs published by other users. You can search by tag name too. ■ Sharing and backup Export a single pack as a .packlin file and share it via AirDrop or email. Back up and restore all packs at once, so switching devices is worry-free. ■ 8 languages Available in English, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Traditional Chinese.
PrepChecklist
Organize your preparations for any scenario, from travel to work. Create smart, categorized lists with intuitive drag-and-drop functionality. Receive timely reminders and secure your data with biometric authentication.
- Smart organization with unlimited tabs
- Intuitive drag-and-drop rearrangement
- Customizable reminders with notifications
- Biometric authentication for security
- Background color customization
- CSV data export
- Dark mode support
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PrepChecklist - Check your preparations! Eliminate forgotten items! Say goodbye to forgotten items forever! PrepChecklist supports your perfect preparation. Whether it's travel, gym, camping, or business trips - prepare reliably for any scenario. ■ Smart Organization with Tabs Unlimited tabs to categorize your preparation lists. Freely organize for travel, work, hobbies, and more! ■ Intuitive Operation Easy rearrangement with drag & drop. Automatic alphabetical sorting also available. ■ Notification Feature Get reminders at specified times with custom messages. Never miss important preparations. ■ Biometric Authentication Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Keep your important lists secure. ■ Background Color Customization Set custom background colors for each task list. Organize visually for better clarity. ■ CSV Export Export all data as CSV files. Easy backup and sharing. ■ Dark Mode Support Eye-friendly dark mode for comfortable nighttime use. ■ No Login Required No tedious registration needed! Start using immediately after installation. ■ Complete Privacy Protection • No external data transmission • Everything stored safely on your device • No password input or storage required ■ Comprehensive Support Need help? We're here to support you! Contact us anytime. info@naokiotsu.com ■ Terms of Use https://naokiotsu.com/term-of-use ■ Privacy Policy https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy Download PrepChecklist now and start your perfect preparation!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Packlin at 5.0 against PrepChecklist's 4.5. Packlin also leads on ads (none vs shown). PrepChecklist's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 18%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Packlin sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PrepChecklist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Packlin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PrepChecklist has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Packlin's written reviews are positive against 50% of PrepChecklist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Packlin ships an update every 5 weeks, PrepChecklist weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Packlin | PrepChecklist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Azukid.com | naoki otsu |
Customer experience
Packlin
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In-app purchases
Packlin
- Tips_1$0.99
- Tips_5$4.99
PrepChecklist
- Premium$1.991 Month
- Premium$9.991 Year
- Premium (Pay Once)$4.99
- Premium$12.99









