PackParty vs PackAlong
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PackParty
This app simplifies group packing by allowing users to create collaborative lists where items can be assigned to specific individuals or marked for everyone. It offers real-time updates, offline access, and quick setup with templates, ensuring no one forgets essentials or packs duplicates for trips.
- Collaborative packing lists
- Flexible item assignments
- Instant sharing via link
- Real-time updates
- Offline access
- Built-in templates
- Categorization and check-off
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No more “who brings what?” confusion! PackParty is the travel packing list for groups: some items everyone needs to pack, others just one person. Everyone brings their own sleeping bag – but one tent is enough for all! The packing list for vacation, camping and every trip: • Plan together: Perfect for group travel – everyone knows exactly what to bring • Flexible assignments: Mark items for everyone or assign them to specific people • Start instantly: Share your packing list with a link – others join right in the browser, no sign-up needed • Real-time updates: See who brings what and what’s already packed • Ready-made templates: Build your travel checklist in seconds • Great solo, too: Use PackParty as a classic packing checklist for your own trip – sharing is optional • Reusable: Copy your packing list for the next vacation • Well organized: Sort items into categories and check them off while packing your luggage • Ad-free: Focus entirely on planning your trip • Always available: Works offline and syncs once you’re back online Perfect for: • Festivals & camping with friends – from tent to camping stove • Family vacations with beach gear • City breaks, ski trips, team outings and sports events • BBQ parties where everyone contributes something Never forget an essential item or pack things twice. Download PackParty now and start your next trip relaxed! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PackAlong
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PackAlong helps families, couples and groups plan trips together and remember what matters. Create trips with dates, destinations and weather forecasts. Add packing items with quantities, notes, statuses, categories and tags. Assign tasks to people, organize luggage into suitcases, backpacks or bags, and track progress at a glance. Key features: - shared packing lists for trips, families and groups - local profiles and guests without requiring an account for local use - groups, participant roles and invitations by QR code, link or email when sync is configured - templates for beach, hiking, skiing, weekends, business, festivals, kids and essentials - custom templates, item catalog, categories, tags and luggage presets - item statuses such as open, unclear, to get, planning, packed or forgotten - outbound and return-trip packing with a repack check - reminders 3 days before, 1 day before, on departure day and custom reminders - post-trip follow-up for washing and refilling - search across trips, items, templates and people - statistics, activity history and forgotten-item insights - PDF export, luggage-content sharing, import/export and backup files - home screen widget, app PIN and biometric unlock Offline-first: PackAlong stores your data locally on your device and remains useful without a constant internet connection. Optional sync: With an account and a configured sync server, you can sync profiles, groups, trips and packing lists across devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PackAlong at none against PackParty's 3. PackAlong also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. PackParty sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PackAlong asks for nothing beyond the download.
PackParty ships an update fortnightly, PackAlong every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PackParty | PackAlong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Schrewing | Thomas Timm |
In-app purchases
PackParty
- PackParty Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- PackParty Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- PackParty Pro Lifetime$8.99
PackAlong
No in-app purchases









