Comparison

Backpacking List vs Packzy

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

Head to head
About

Backpacking List

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
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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!

About

Packzy

This app helps families plan trips by managing packing lists, storing important documents, and providing travel logistics tools. It aims to reduce travel stress by ensuring everything is organized and accessible.

Highlights
  • Customizable packing lists
  • Baggage allowance guide
  • Digital document vault
  • Currency converter
  • Live location tracking
  • Cloud sync
Features
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Packzy: Your Ultimate Family Travel & Logistics Planner Traveling with family shouldn't be overwhelming. Packzy is designed to take the guesswork out of your journey, ensuring you have everything you need, exactly when you need it. From packing lists to document safety, we’ve got your back. KEY FEATURES: Smart Packing Lists: Create and manage customized packing lists for every family member. Never leave a favorite toy or a charger behind again! Baggage Allowance Guide: Check airline baggage limits quickly so you can avoid surprise fees at the airport. Digital Document Vault: Securely store copies of passports, visas, and insurance. Access them instantly, even offline. Currency & Calculator: Convert prices on the fly and manage your travel budget with our built-in logistics tools. Live Location: Keep track of where you are and find your way back to your hotel or airport with ease. Seamless Cloud Sync: Sign in with Apple to keep your data synced across all your devices, or use Guest Mode for complete local privacy. Why Packzy? Packzy isn't just a list app—it's a logistics hub designed for families who want to focus on making memories, not managing paperwork. Clean, fast, and professional. Travel smarter. Travel lighter. Travel with Packzy.

Screenshots

Backpacking List4 screens
Packzy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Packzy at none against Backpacking List's 3. Packzy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Backpacking List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Packzy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backpacking List ships an update every 9 days, Packzy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Backpacking List versus Packzy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackpacking ListPackzy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LubbersBalasundaram Iyyadurai

Customer experience

Backpacking List

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Packzy

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Backpacking List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
None

Packzy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backpacking List free?
Backpacking List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Packzy free?
Packzy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backpacking List or Packzy have ads?
Neither Backpacking List nor Packzy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backpacking List or Packzy?
Backpacking List ships an update every 9 days, and Packzy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backpacking List was updated on October 24, 2026 and Packzy on October 30, 2026.

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