# Backpacking List vs PackList

The clearest difference is rating: Backpacking List at 4.6 against PackList's 1.0. Backpacking List also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). PackList's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backpacking List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PackList asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backpacking List holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backpacking List has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backpacking List | PackList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacking-list-checklist/id6744121777/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packlist-backpacking-planner/id6753640568/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Lubbers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759415354) | [Sebastin Michael](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224523462) |

## What reviewers say

### Backpacking List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpacking-list-checklist/id6744121777)

This app helps organize outdoor adventure gear with smart checklists and reminders. It allows cataloging items, tracking food and supplies, and calculating pack weight. Share or export your lists for any trip.

**Highlights:** Essential gear warnings, Customizable packing reminders, Detailed gear cataloging, Food and supply tracking, Automatic weight calculation, Shareable and exportable lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


### PackList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packlist-backpacking-planner/id6753640568)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backpacking List free?

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

### Is PackList free?

PackList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backpacking List or PackList?

Backpacking List is rated higher. Backpacking List averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while PackList averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backpacking List or PackList have ads?

PackList shows ads; Backpacking List does not.

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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.*