Comparison

Packing List & Planner vs GearPilot

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

Head to head
About

Packing List & Planner

This app helps you create, organize, and share packing lists for any trip. Collaborate with travel companions, assign items, and receive real-time updates to ensure nothing is forgotten. Enjoy smart suggestions and offline access for seamless travel planning.

Highlights
  • Collaborative packing lists
  • Private and shared items
  • Item assignment and tracking
  • Real-time notifications
  • Smart search and suggestions
  • Offline access
Features
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Packup! – Smart Packing List for Group Travel & Organizing Your Adventures Say goodbye to travel stress with Packup! Whether it's a vacation, road trip, business trip, or weekend getaway, Packup! is the ultimate app for creating, organizing, and sharing packing lists with your travel companions. Never forget an essential again! Collaborative Packing Lists for Every Trip Packup! allows you to create shared packing lists with friends, family, or colleagues. Stay organized together and ensure everything is packed for your next adventure. Private & Shared Items for Better Organization Easily add private items for yourself and shared items for the group. Coordinate essentials like snacks, camping gear, toiletries, and more. Efficient Item Assignment & Tracking Assign items to specific travelers and track their status. See who's bringing what and check off items for a stress-free packing experience. Real-Time Notifications for Seamless Coordination Receive instant notifications whenever a packing list is updated or a travel companion checks off an item. Stay up-to-date, even when you're on the go! Perfect for All Types of Travel Whether you're going on a road trip, camping, business trip, or city break, Packup! is the perfect app to help you stay organized and prepared for any journey. Smart Search & Suggestions Packup! offers smart search suggestions and autocompletion for faster packing. You’ll always have the essentials prepared before your departure. Offline Access for Convenience Manage your packing list offline and update it whenever needed. Stay organized, even without an internet connection! Download Packup! now and make your next travel experience stress-free and organized! Privacy policy: https://maauapps.de/packup/en/app/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://maauapps.de/packup/en/app/terms-of-use/ License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GearPilot

Features
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GearPilot replaces your spreadsheets and Notion notes with an app built for your travel gear. INVENTORY Catalog all your equipment with weight, price, stock quantity, and category. Import directly from a CSV file (Notion export included). Find any item instantly with search and category filters. PACKING CONFIGURATIONS Create named setups for every trip: ski weekend, long-term travel, city trip… Split your items across multiple physical bags. GearPilot automatically calculates the total weight and price of each bag, empty bag weight included. PACKING Activate a configuration and check off items as you pack — by category or by bag. Unchecked items stay at the top of the list, checked ones move down automatically. COMPARISON (Pro) Compare two configurations side by side to choose between a light suitcase and full gear. MULTILINGUAL Interface available in English and French, automatically detected from your device language. GearPilot Pro (one-time lifetime purchase): - Up to 10 configurations (1 free) - Configuration comparison - Clickable purchase links on iPad

Screenshots

Packing List & Planner4 screens
GearPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GearPilot at none against Packing List & Planner's shown. GearPilot also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Packing List & Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GearPilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packing List & Planner ships an update monthly, GearPilot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Packing List & Planner versus GearPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacking List & PlannerGearPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarvin AulerCYRIL DAIME

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Packing List & Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium annually$24.991 Year
1 purchases

GearPilot

One-time1
  • GearPilot Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Packing List & Planner free?
Packing List & Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GearPilot free?
GearPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Packing List & Planner or GearPilot have ads?
Packing List & Planner shows ads; GearPilot does not.
Which is updated more often, Packing List & Planner or GearPilot?
Packing List & Planner ships an update monthly, and GearPilot every 4 days. Most recently, Packing List & Planner was updated on November 4, 2026 and GearPilot on October 31, 2026.

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