PackPlan vs Variables
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PackPlan
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Tired of creating the same lists for different plans? Whether it's for travel, grocery shopping, or work projects, copying and editing old lists is inefficient and prone to errors. PackPlan offers you a smarter way! Key Features: - Create Reusable Lists (Packs): Pre-organize your frequently used "Items" into master "Lists" like "Groceries," "Business Trip Essentials," or "Gym Gear." - Unmatched Flexibility: When you start a new "Plan," you don't have to import an entire list. Instead, you can pick and choose specific Items that you need for that occasion. Not buying salt this week? Simply uncheck it from your "Groceries" list. - For Any Scenario: From packing for a vacation to creating a shopping list, or from managing project tasks to planning an event, PackPlan has you covered. Download PackPlan and experience a truly flexible and efficient way to plan. Stop reinventing the wheel!
Variables
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Variables is a simple way to track anything and actually understand it. Most habit trackers ask "did you succeed?" This one just asks "what happened?" Log whatever matters to youβsleep, mood, coffee, pages read, workouts, anythingβand look for patterns later. How it works Create variables with flexible data types: numbers, durations, categories, yes/no, or freeform notes. Log values whenever you remember. No streaks to break, no guilt when you miss a day. A low number is just data, not a failure. Over time, you build up a picture of what your life actually looks like. Then you can start asking questions. Voice logging Tap the microphone and say something like "slept 7 hours, mood good, read 30 pages." The app parses it automatically and logs each value to the right variable. No typing required. Ask questions in plain English "Do I sleep better when I exercise?" "What's my average mood on Mondays?" "How much coffee did I drink last week?" The app translates your question into a database query and gives you the answer. Features - Flexible variable types: numbers, durations, enums, booleans, text - Voice input with automatic parsing - Natural language queries (or write SQL directly if you prefer) - Goal tracking with weekly targets - Analytics dashboard with trends and streaks - Calendar view of your logged data - Dark mode - API access for custom integrations - Self-hostable if you want full control of your data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Variables at none against PackPlan's 1. Variables also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PackPlan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Variables asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PackPlan | Variables |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ηΊ’δΊ εΌ | Johannes Klumpe |
In-app purchases
PackPlan
- PackPlan - Premium$2.99
Variables
No in-app purchases









