Comparison

Packlin vs Blackout

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 checklist app that organizes what you bring for trips, business travel, camping, and more in three layers: Pack (bag), Group (pouch), and Item. ■ 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. ■ Item overview See every item in a pack across all groups in one list. Sort by unchecked, shortage count, shortage weight, or stock weight. Perfect for a final check before departure or for reviewing an overweight bag. Keyword search is supported. ■ Quantity input Drag the dial left or right to adjust counts intuitively. Tap the number to type directly with a dedicated keypad. The dial's style and sensitivity are customizable. ■ Undo / Redo No confirmation dialogs and no Save button, so you can work fast. Made a mistake? Undo up to 10 steps back. ■ 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. ■ AI "Chappy" (optional, paid) Just enter your destination or purpose, and the AI suggests the entire contents of a pack. You can also ask it to add to or revise an existing pack. Each generation requires one AI ticket, available by purchase or by watching a video ad.

About

Blackout

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by blocking distracting applications and enforcing focused sessions. Its intense, no-excuses timer promotes discipline for studying, working, or taking a break from your phone.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Uninstall protection
  • One-tap focus activation
  • Intense, no-excuses timer
  • Discipline and focus enhancement
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Take control of your screen time with Blackout – the ultimate hardcore screen time app. Block distracting apps, activate uninstall protection, and lock in with a single tap. Whether you’re studying, working, or just need a break from your phone, Blackout’s intense, no-excuses timer helps you stay disciplined and focused like never before. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Packlin4 screens
Blackout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackout at every 4 days against Packlin's monthly. Blackout also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

Both are free to download. Packlin sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Blackout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Packlin against 5.0 for Blackout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackout has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packlin ships an update monthly, Blackout every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Packlin versus Blackout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacklinBlackout
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAzukid.comVC Studios LLC

Customer experience

Packlin

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blackout

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Packlin

One-time4
  • AI Tickets: 1$0.49
  • Tips_1$0.99
  • AI Tickets: 5$1.49
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  • Tips_5$4.99
3 purchases

Blackout

Subscriptions3
  • Blackout Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Blackout Annual$19.991 Year
  • Blackout Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Packlin free?
Packlin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackout free?
Blackout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Packlin or Blackout?
Packlin and Blackout are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do Packlin or Blackout have ads?
Neither Packlin nor Blackout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packlin or Blackout?
Packlin ships an update monthly, and Blackout every 4 days. Most recently, Packlin was updated on September 9, 2026 and Blackout on September 12, 2026.

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