Lonely Planet vs ZenPacker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lonely Planet
Discover curated travel advice from local experts for over 400 destinations worldwide. Explore guides, walking tours, and interactive maps to find hidden gems, save points of interest, and build custom itineraries. An AI assistant provides quick answers to your travel questions.
- Expert-vetted destination guides
- Interactive maps with local recommendations
- Save points of interest to travel collections
- Build custom itineraries
- AI-powered travel assistant
- Exclusive member content
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Travel the world with the Lonely Planet app. Every recommendation, route and restaurant we share is vetted by our global community of 450+ local experts for different kinds of travelers. Explore their curated travel advice inside our trusted guides to 400+ places all across the globe: Italy, Vietnam, Ireland, Spain, Japan, Costa Rica, Portugal and Greece. More on the way, too. Not sure where to go, or what to do once you're there? Browse destination guides, explore walking tours and use our interactive maps to uncover locals’ favorite restaurants, places to stay, museums and hidden gems. Save whatever catches your eye to travel collections to use whenever you’re ready to plan your next trip. Then build an itinerary from everything you've saved, or just edit one of ours. Or just ask our AI Assistant your burning travel questions – such as, where to eat in Rio. Faster answers, always and only rooted in actual advice from real Lonely Planet experts. The Lonely Planet app is your travel app for discovering, saving and planning to make the most of every vacation. Unlock even more as a Lonely Planet member with exclusive access to premium itineraries, walking tours and experiences in our app plus more travel perks and Lonely Planet benefits. See our Terms&Conditions: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/legal/app-terms
ZenPacker
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Packing for a family trip should not mean juggling multiple checklists or wondering who packed what. ZenPacker helps families create organized packing lists for every traveler, making it easy to prepare for vacations, road trips, weekend getaways, cruises, camping trips, and business travel. Instead of one giant packing list, ZenPacker keeps each person's items separate so everyone knows exactly what to bring. Features: Organize packing by traveler - Create separate packing lists for adults, kids, and babies. Smart trip organization - Keep all packing information in one place for the entire family. Visual travel themes = Choose a theme that matches the mood of your trip. Track progress easily - See what is packed and what is still left to prepare. Beyond packing lists - Stay organized with pre-departure, arrival, and travel preparation checklists. Designed for families - Built specifically for family travel instead of individual travelers. Perfect for family vacations, road trips, beach vacations, camping adventures, international travel, weekend getaways, and business travel. Whether you are packing for yourself, your children, or the whole family, ZenPacker helps make trip preparation simpler, calmer, and more organized.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenPacker at none against Lonely Planet's 2. Lonely Planet's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). 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. Lonely Planet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $72.00 per year. ZenPacker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lonely Planet ships an update every 2 weeks, ZenPacker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lonely Planet | ZenPacker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (218 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 218 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #105 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lonely Planet Global, Inc. | Tiny Rice LLC |
In-app purchases
Lonely Planet
- Annual Membership$72.001 Year
- Trip Pass$30.00
ZenPacker
No in-app purchases









