# PackPal vs Plotline

The clearest difference is price: Plotline at Free against PackPal's $0.99. Plotline also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). PackPal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Plotline is free to download; PackPal costs $0.99 up front. Plotline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PackPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

PackPal ships an update every 3 weeks, Plotline weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PackPal | Plotline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotline-travel-map-and-planner/id6759443026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **743** |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#52** |
| Size | 2 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FURION SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688073585) | [Plotline Travel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878616858) |

## What reviewers say

### PackPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packpal-dont-forget-a-thing/id6740450960)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plotline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotline-travel-map-and-planner/id6759443026)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Turn your saved travel posts into an interactive map. Organize places you want to visit, add personal notes, and plan your trips with detailed itineraries. Discover the story behind each location, not just a pin on a map.

**Highlights:** Save places from any app, Import details from Google Maps, Map view of saved locations, Add personal notes, Plan day-by-day itineraries, Track visited and future spots

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plotline Premiere | $9.99 | per month |
| Plotline Premiere | $49.99 | per year |
| Plotline Premiere | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PackPal free?

PackPal costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plotline free?

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

### Do PackPal or Plotline have ads?

Neither PackPal nor Plotline shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PackPal or Plotline?

PackPal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plotline weekly. Most recently, PackPal was updated on October 30, 2026 and Plotline on October 31, 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.*