# Soupcase vs Packing List Checklist Essi

The clearest difference is rating: Soupcase at 5.0 against Packing List Checklist Essi's 4.2. Soupcase also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). Packing List Checklist Essi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soupcase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Packing List Checklist Essi sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soupcase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Packing List Checklist Essi has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Soupcase ships an update fortnightly, Packing List Checklist Essi every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soupcase | Packing List Checklist Essi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soupcase/id6748774530/reviews)** | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list-checklist-essi/id6758575796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wasabi Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827333538) | [Boss Web SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839514881) |

## What reviewers say

### Soupcase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soupcase/id6748774530)

Streamline your travel preparations with this reusable packing list application. Organize items by trip, create custom groups, and track packed essentials. Build itineraries and duplicate past trips to reduce pre-travel stress.

**Highlights:** Organize packing by trip, Create custom packing groups, Check items off as you pack, Build full trip itineraries, Duplicate entire trips, Share trip plans with others

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Packing List Checklist Essi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packing-list-checklist-essi/id6758575796)

Effortlessly create and manage packing lists for any trip. Organize items by person and category, track progress, and personalize your lists with notes and photos. Pack smarter and travel lighter for all your adventures.

**Highlights:** Create trips from recommendations or scratch, Manage packing for multiple people, Personalize categories and items, Use Quick Add templates, Track packing progress, Add cover photos to trips

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Essi Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly With Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Essi Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soupcase free?

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

### Is Packing List Checklist Essi free?

Packing List Checklist Essi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Soupcase or Packing List Checklist Essi?

Soupcase is rated higher. Soupcase averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Packing List Checklist Essi averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Soupcase or Packing List Checklist Essi have ads?

Soupcase shows ads; Packing List Checklist Essi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soupcase or Packing List Checklist Essi?

Soupcase ships an update fortnightly, and Packing List Checklist Essi every 5 weeks. Most recently, Soupcase was updated on October 9, 2026 and Packing List Checklist Essi on October 16, 2026.

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