# Packing_List vs Packaroo

The clearest difference is rating: Packaroo at 4.7 against Packing_List's 3.0. Packaroo also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (128 vs 2). Packing_List's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packing_List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Packaroo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Packaroo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packaroo has 128 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Packing_List's written reviews are positive against 83% of Packaroo's.

Packing_List ships an update every 2 months, Packaroo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packing_List | Packaroo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list/id665156441/reviews) | **[4.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packaroo-packing-lists/id1480958178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DotNetIdeas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/593048811) | [Matic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348195857) |

## What reviewers say

### Packing_List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list/id665156441)

Organize your travel packing and unpacking with customizable lists. Associate trips with dates and destinations, and even check weather conditions. Features include item notes, quantities, locations, luggage assignment, and weight tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable packing lists, Trip association with dates and destinations, Destination weather checks, Item notes, quantity, location, luggage, and weight fields, List composition from master lists, Search and mass item editing/deletion, List sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Packing List Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


### Packaroo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packaroo-packing-lists/id1480958178)

Create custom travel packing checklists for any trip. Organize items, track tasks, and manage shopping lists. Share your lists with others or import from a catalog.

**Highlights:** Unlimited trip and item creation, Item bundling for quick additions, Task and shopping list tracking, Trip organization by date or container, List sharing and importing, Hide packed items, Order from Amazon directly

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Packaroo Pro | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great organization for packing
- 💡 Clever concept of bundles
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful suggestions based on destination
- 👍 Saves time and prevents forgetting items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Tedious item editing
- 🐛 Inconsistent capitalization
- 🐛 Lag in app performance
- 🐛 Unchecked items remain checked

**Reported bugs**

- Lists not shareable in desired formats (email, print)
- Custom bundles not syncing between devices
- Cannot edit individual items without deleting and re-entering
- App automatically changes capitalization of items
- Lag and items remaining checked after unchecking

**Requested features**

- True iCloud style live collaborative lists
- iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad
- Undo button for accidental checks
- Add pictures to checklists
- iPad version of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packing_List free?

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

### Is Packaroo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Packing_List or Packaroo?

Packaroo is rated higher. Packing_List averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Packaroo averages 4.7 from 128 ratings.

### Do Packing_List or Packaroo have ads?

Neither Packing_List nor Packaroo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Packing_List or Packaroo?

Packing_List ships an update every 2 months, and Packaroo every 6 days. Most recently, Packing_List was updated on June 3, 2026 and Packaroo on September 26, 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.*