# PackApp USA vs Pak Mule

The clearest difference is price: PackApp USA at Free against Pak Mule's $0.99. PackApp USA also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). Pak Mule's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PackApp USA is free to download; Pak Mule costs $0.99 up front. PackApp USA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pak Mule asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PackApp USA against 5.0 for Pak Mule. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PackApp USA ships an update every 3 weeks, Pak Mule daily. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PackApp USA | Pak Mule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packapp-usa/id6503069317/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pak-mule/id6741242360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 41 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Dumke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747923024) | [Mark Delorey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793636770) |

## What reviewers say

### PackApp USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packapp-usa/id6503069317)

This app helps outdoor enthusiasts plan and organize their gear for hiking, camping, and backpacking trips. It allows users to track pack weight, calorie estimates, and essential details for each item. Premium features offer advanced trip planning with weather forecasts and community-sourced gear.

**Highlights:** Unlimited gear item creation, Pack weight and calorie tracking, Trip planning with weather forecasts, Community pre-made gear items, Imperial or metric unit support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Pak Mule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pak-mule/id6741242360)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps hikers organize their gear, manage multiple packs, and track their adventures. It features a hike journal, peak bagging tracker, and offline functionality for seamless planning and documentation.

**Highlights:** Gear inventory with weights and categories, Pack design and weight visualization, Detailed hike journaling with progress graphs, Peak bagging checklist and achievement tracking, Offline functionality for any trail, Clean and intuitive user interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PackApp USA free?

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

### Is Pak Mule free?

Pak Mule costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PackApp USA or Pak Mule?

PackApp USA and Pak Mule are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do PackApp USA or Pak Mule have ads?

Neither PackApp USA nor Pak Mule shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PackApp USA or Pak Mule?

PackApp USA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pak Mule daily. Most recently, PackApp USA was updated on July 23, 2026 and Pak Mule on July 6, 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.*