# Packd vs Shore Bound

The clearest difference is ads: Packd at none against Shore Bound's shown. Shore Bound's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Shore Bound sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packd ships an update monthly, Shore Bound every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packd | Shore Bound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cristiano Calicchia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588973215) | [Shore Bound Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773154861) |

## What reviewers say

### Packd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packd/id6593688485)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Max tip | $7.99 | one-time |


### Shore Bound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shore-bound-cruise-planner/id6773154859)

This travel planner helps cruise passengers maximize their time in port. It creates personalized, timed itineraries based on your interests, mobility, and travel preferences, offering offline maps and insider tips for exploring destinations.

**Highlights:** Personalized timed itineraries, Interest-based recommendations, Offline maps and schedules, Real-time travel time calculations, Insider tips for attractions, Cruise itinerary management

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shore Bound Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Shore Bound Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Shore Pass - Short | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shore Pass - Standard | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packd free?

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

### Is Shore Bound free?

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

### Do Packd or Shore Bound have ads?

Shore Bound shows ads; Packd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Packd or Shore Bound?

Packd ships an update monthly, and Shore Bound every 5 days. Most recently, Packd was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shore Bound on October 25, 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.*