# Dora vs Packstack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Packstack at none against Dora's 5. Packstack also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). Dora's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dora sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Packstack asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dora against 5.0 for Packstack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dora has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Dora ships an update every 2 weeks, Packstack every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dora | Packstack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-landmarks-and-stories/id6746723814/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packstack-backpacking-gear/id6760873801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 31 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volele Talleyrand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818132314) | [Jerad Maplethorpe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886603203) |

## What reviewers say

### Dora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dora-landmarks-and-stories/id6746723814)

Discover the stories behind the places you encounter with professionally narrated audio guides. Explore landmarks, historic buildings, and neighborhoods at your own pace, answering your curiosity about the world around you.

**Highlights:** Professionally narrated audio stories, Discover nearby points of interest, Curated walking tours, Build custom tours, Save places for later, Synchronized audio for groups, Live Activities for navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dora Monthly Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Dora Monthly Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Day Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3-Day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Week Pass | $5.99 | one-time |


### Packstack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packstack-backpacking-gear/id6760873801)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps backpackers and hikers meticulously track gear, organize packing lists, and calculate essential trip details like base weight and calorie needs. It offers a comprehensive gear inventory, reusable kits, and detailed trip planning features. Syncs across devices and allows sharing of setups.

**Highlights:** Gear inventory management, Trip-specific packing lists, Reusable gear kits, Base weight and calorie calculation, Hiker profile creation, Trip planning tools, Gear catalog search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dora free?

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

### Is Packstack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dora or Packstack?

Dora and Packstack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Dora or Packstack have ads?

Neither Dora nor Packstack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dora or Packstack?

Dora ships an update every 2 weeks, and Packstack every 10 days. Most recently, Dora was updated on September 19, 2026 and Packstack on September 14, 2026.

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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.*