Comparison

TripList vs PackUp Packing Lists

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

Head to head
About

TripList

This app generates personalized packing checklists using AI based on your travel destination and trip type. It offers smart categories, trip templates, and progress tracking to ensure you pack efficiently. It's designed for quick, offline use without requiring an account.

Highlights
  • AI packing assistant
  • Smart categories
  • Trip templates
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline and private usage
  • Family packing lists
Features
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Plan Smarter. Pack Faster. TripList is your smart packing list — powered by AI. Tell us where you're going, and we'll build a personalized checklist in seconds. Or create one manually with templates. Simple, fast, no account required. One trip is free. Creating more than one trip is a paid feature and requires a Premium subscription (Weekly or Yearly). KEY FEATURES • AI Packing Assistant — Enter destination, dates, and trip type. Get a complete, categorized checklist instantly. • Smart Categories — Clothing, toiletries, electronics, documents, and more. Everything organized. • Trip Templates — Beach, hiking, business, family trips. Start with a ready-made list and customize. • Smart Suggestions — Tap to add essentials. Passports, chargers, sunscreen — never forget. • Progress Tracking — Check off items as you pack. See exactly what's done. • Edit Everything — Change names, icons, quantities. Clone trips for reuse. • Family-Friendly — Add kids' ages for smarter family packing lists. • Offline & Private — No Wi-Fi? No problem. No account, no ads, no data sync. PERFECT FOR Beach trips • Business travel • Hiking & camping • Family vacations • City breaks • Road trips Start packing smarter today.

About

PackUp Packing Lists

Features
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PackUp is a simple packing list app for travel. Add a trip, choose your destinations, build your list, and tick off what’s packed. See weather for each stop and get suggestions for what’s worth bringing. • Packing lists with categories and progress tracking • Templates you can save and reuse • Weather forecasts and packing suggestions • Reminders before departure • PDF export No account. Everything stays on your device. Pack smarter. Stress less.

Screenshots

TripList3 screens
PackUp Packing Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

TripList and PackUp Packing Lists are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TripList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PackUp Packing Lists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TripList ships an update weekly, PackUp Packing Lists every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TripList versus PackUp Packing Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripListPackUp Packing Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZakharinJakub Bukala

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TripList

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

PackUp Packing Lists

One-time1
  • PackUp Premium$1.99

Questions

Is TripList free?
TripList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PackUp Packing Lists free?
PackUp Packing Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TripList or PackUp Packing Lists have ads?
Neither TripList nor PackUp Packing Lists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TripList or PackUp Packing Lists?
TripList ships an update weekly, and PackUp Packing Lists every 2 weeks. Most recently, TripList was updated on October 30, 2026 and PackUp Packing Lists on November 5, 2026.

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