Comparison

Packie Travel Packing List vs Backpacking List

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

Head to head
About

Packie Travel Packing List

Create perfect packing lists for any trip or daily routine. Get smart suggestions and organize your essentials with a simple checklist interface. Forget nothing and pack smarter for your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Smart packing list presets
  • Customizable collections
  • Offline checklist functionality
  • Tripcase-ready features
  • Smart suggestions for packing
  • Support for trips with or without laundry
Features
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A Packie Premium subscription is required to use the app. You can try it free for 7 days with the annual plan — no charge until the trial ends. Packie Premium is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Pricing is shown in your local currency at the time of purchase. Pack smarter. Forget nothing. Whether you're planning a dream getaway or managing your daily routines, Packie helps you create the perfect packing list checklist in seconds. Use smart presets or build your own travel packing list for every trip, from city breaks to backpacking adventures. Need a simple check list for work, gym, or daily routines? Packie’s got that too. - Tripcase-ready features - Smart suggestions for your backpack checklist - Built-in support for pack trips with or without laundry - Customizable collections that remember what you usually pack - Simple check-off interface that works offline Stop overpacking or forgetting your essentials. From packpoint to peace of mind — Packie is your ultimate travel and routine sidekick. Pack. Tap. Go. Subscription Terms Packie Premium is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Unused portions of a free trial period will be forfeited when a purchase is made. Privacy Policy: https://www.jurcak.me/privacy_policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Backpacking List

This app helps outdoor enthusiasts organize their gear for hikes and camping trips. It offers essential gear checks, packing reminders, and detailed gear management, including food and bear spray tracking. Users can create dynamic packing lists, monitor progress, and even share or print their checklists.

Highlights
  • Essential gear warnings
  • Custom packing reminders
  • Detailed gear cataloging
  • Food and bear spray tracking
  • Dynamic packing list creation
  • Shareable and printable checklists
  • Data export (CSV/JSON)
Features
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THE ULTIMATE BACKPACKING COMPANION. PACK SMART. ADVENTURE CONFIDENTLY. Simplify your outdoor adventures with the most intuitive gear management app ever created. Whether you’re preparing for a quick day hike, planning a weekend camping trip, or organizing your ultralight backpacking setup, The Backpacking List keeps your gear organized, your pack optimized, and your mind at ease. ESSENTIAL GEAR CHECK • Get warnings if critical items like fuel, lighting, spoon, first-aid kits, or something as big as a sleeping bag are missing in your pack list.
 • Custom warnings you set for any personal items you absolutely can not forget. Ex: Glasses/Contacts, mouthguard, braces, etc • Ideal for thru-hikes, remote treks, or just keeping your minimalist pack list dialed. PACKING REMINDERS • Schedule packing notifications so you don’t forget gear before hitting the trail. • Schedule charging notifications within 24 hours of the trip so you don't leave with a dead headlamp or GPS. • Perfect for trip prep, itinerary check-ins, or final camping checklist reviews. EFFORTLESS GEAR MANAGEMENT • Catalog gear with brand, model, weight, price, notes, and custom details • Instantly search or filter by type, weight, brand, color, or category • Track backpacker meals and general food availability and consumption with best‑by dates and color‑coded labels (fresh, best‑by soon, expired)—perfect for resupply & meal planning • Add bear spray expiration dates and get color coded labels when it's near expiration or expired • Drag-and-drop sorting, swipe-to-delete, and quick inline editing • Built for backpackers, day hikers, weekend campers, and ultralight minimalists SMART, DYNAMIC PACKING LISTS • Build unlimited hiking and camping checklists with trail info, elevation, mileage, and custom trip notes • Monitor your progress with checkmarks and completion bars
 • Automatically calculate base weight, food, water, pack total, worn weight and complete totals • Track multiple systems like backpack, daypack, or secondary chest pack
 • Visual breakdowns help dial your loadout efficiency
 • Built-in brand library includes popular gear manufacturers like Arcteryx, Patagonia, Nemo Equipment, MSR and many more...
 • Ideal for everything from a 3-season hike to a winter expedition SHARE OR PRINT YOUR PACK LIST • Export your checklist as a clean PNG — great for sharing with friends or printing out to manually check gear items off your list.
 • Ideal for group trips, trail meetups, or custom route planning. BACKUP, EXPORT & CUSTOMIZATION • Export full lists and gear data via CSV or JSON
 • Dark mode, light mode, and system themes
 • Metric & imperial support built-in TRUST • No Ads • No user tracking UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES: Try all premium features free for 2 weeks with the annual subscription. + Monthly, annual, or lifetime membership
 + Cancel anytime before trial ends to avoid charges Note: After the 2 week free trial, your annual subscription plan will automatically begin unless canceled through your App Store account settings. TERMS OF USE (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CONNECT WITH The Backpacking List: Checklist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebackpackinglist From overnight trips to far out remote backcountry expeditions, The Backpacking List App helps you gear up faster, smarter, and packlighter. Your outdoor adventure travel prep has never been easier!
 • Packing gear list? Covered.
 • Camping gear checklist? Easy.
 • Ultralight backpacking setup? Streamlined. Download now and elevate your outdoor adventure experience!

Screenshots

Packie Travel Packing List4 screens
Backpacking List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backpacking List at 4.6 against Packie Travel Packing List's 3.0. Backpacking List also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Packie Travel Packing List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Backpacking List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backpacking List holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpacking List has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Packie Travel Packing List's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backpacking List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packie Travel Packing List ships an update every 3 months, Backpacking List every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Packie Travel Packing List versus Backpacking List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPackie Travel Packing ListBackpacking List
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings236 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS27.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas JurcakDaniel Lubbers

Customer experience

Packie Travel Packing List

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Backpacking List

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Packie Travel Packing List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Backpacking List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Packie Travel Packing List free?
Packie Travel Packing List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backpacking List free?
Backpacking List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Packie Travel Packing List or Backpacking List?
Backpacking List is rated higher. Packie Travel Packing List averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backpacking List averages 4.6 from 36 ratings.
Do Packie Travel Packing List or Backpacking List have ads?
Neither Packie Travel Packing List nor Backpacking List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packie Travel Packing List or Backpacking List?
Packie Travel Packing List ships an update every 3 months, and Backpacking List every 10 days. Most recently, Packie Travel Packing List was updated on November 5, 2026 and Backpacking List on November 8, 2026.

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