# PackApp USA vs Backpacking List

The clearest difference is rating: PackApp USA at 5.0 against Backpacking List's 4.6. Backpacking List's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (34 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PackApp USA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Backpacking List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PackApp USA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpacking List has 34 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PackApp USA ships an update every 3 weeks, Backpacking List every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PackApp USA | Backpacking List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packapp-usa/id6503069317/reviews)** | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacking-list-checklist/id6744121777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Dumke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747923024) | [Daniel Lubbers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759415354) |

## 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 |


### Backpacking List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacking-list-checklist/id6744121777)

This app helps organize outdoor adventure gear with smart checklists and reminders. It allows cataloging items, tracking food and supplies, and calculating pack weight. Share or export your lists for any trip.

**Highlights:** Essential gear warnings, Customizable packing reminders, Detailed gear cataloging, Food and supply tracking, Automatic weight calculation, Shareable and exportable lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PackApp USA free?

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

### Is Backpacking List free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PackApp USA or Backpacking List?

PackApp USA is rated higher. PackApp USA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Backpacking List averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do PackApp USA or Backpacking List have ads?

Neither PackApp USA nor Backpacking List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PackApp USA or Backpacking List?

PackApp USA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Backpacking List every 9 days. Most recently, PackApp USA was updated on July 23, 2026 and Backpacking List on September 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.*