Comparison

Soupcase vs Packlist

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

Head to head
About

Soupcase

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
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Simplify your travel prep with Soupcase — your smart, reusable packing list app. No more forgetting the essentials or rewriting lists from scratch. Soupcase helps you: • Organize your packing by trip, sorted automatically by upcoming dates • Create custom packing groups like "Kids' Suitcase," "Beach Bag," or "My Backpack" • Check items off as you pack — so nothing gets left behind • Build a full trip itinerary — add and edit activities so your whole plan lives in one place • Duplicate entire trips to reuse lists for future adventures • Keep everything in one place and stress less before you travel Soupcase is free to download and use, with banner ads on the free plan. Upgrade to First Class for $2.99/month to: • Remove all ads for a clean, distraction-free experience • Invite family or friends with a shareable link — give them view-only access or let them edit, so everyone stays aligned on the itinerary while managing their own packing Whether you're heading to Disney, the mountains, or a weekend getaway, Soupcase makes it easy to plan ahead and pack with confidence. Privacy Policy: https://mysoupcase.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Packlist

Create and manage packing lists for your trips. Organize items to pack and pre-trip tasks separately. Reuse lists for future travel and track your progress easily.

Highlights
  • Separate packing and to-do sections
  • Quick item entry
  • Progress tracking
  • Reusable trip lists
  • Local-first storage
  • Export and import options
Features
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Packlist is a fast, local-first packing list for trips. Create a list for an upcoming trip, add everything you need to pack, and keep pre-trip tasks in a separate To do section. Check items off as you go, reorder the list, and reuse your setup the next time you travel. Packlist is designed to stay simple: - Separate To pack and To do sections - Quick item entry - Progress tracking - Reusable trip lists - Local-first storage with no account required - Export and import options for backups Your packing lists stay on your device unless you choose to export or share them.

Screenshots

Soupcase4 screens
Packlist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Packlist at none against Soupcase's 2. Packlist also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Soupcase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Packlist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Soupcase against 5.0 for Packlist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soupcase ships an update fortnightly, Packlist every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Soupcase versus Packlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoupcasePacklist
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWasabi Creative, LLCCorklight LLC

Customer experience

Soupcase

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Packlist

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Soupcase

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
None

Packlist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soupcase free?
Soupcase 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, Soupcase or Packlist?
Soupcase and Packlist are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Soupcase or Packlist have ads?
Soupcase shows ads; Packlist does not.
Which is updated more often, Soupcase or Packlist?
Soupcase ships an update fortnightly, and Packlist every 4 weeks. Most recently, Soupcase was updated on October 9, 2026 and Packlist on October 6, 2026.

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