# PackPlan vs Variables

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.

Both are free to download. PackPlan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Variables asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PackPlan | Variables |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Size | 31 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [红云 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543736501) | [Johannes Klumpe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838329115) |

## What reviewers say

### PackPlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packplan-pack-plan-repeat/id6753143315)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PackPlan - Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Variables

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variables-measure-everything/id6757949097)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PackPlan free?

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

### Is Variables free?

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

### Do PackPlan or Variables have ads?

PackPlan shows ads; Variables does not.

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