# PackApp USA vs PackFox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PackApp USA at 100% against PackFox's 50%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PackApp USA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PackFox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PackApp USA ships an update every 3 weeks, PackFox monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PackApp USA | PackFox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packapp-usa/id6503069317/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Dumke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747923024) | [Out Of Office Outdoors LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866052613) |

## 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 | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


### PackFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packfox-smart-packing-lists/id6756664475)

This travel app generates personalized packing lists based on your destination, weather, and planned activities. It offers smart suggestions for clothing and essentials, supports multi-destination trips, and allows for collaborative packing with family members. Allergy and medication reminders are also included.

**Highlights:** AI-generated packing lists, Destination and weather-based suggestions, Activity-specific packing templates, Multi-destination trip support, Collaborative packing for family, Allergy and medication reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PackFox Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PackApp USA free?

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

### Is PackFox free?

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

### Do PackApp USA or PackFox have ads?

Neither PackApp USA nor PackFox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PackApp USA or PackFox?

PackApp USA ships an update every 3 weeks, and PackFox monthly. Most recently, PackApp USA was updated on October 20, 2026 and PackFox on October 10, 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.*