Comparison

Packing List vs LugList

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

Head to head
About

Packing List

Features
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QuickPack is a smart travel packing list app that helps you organize everything you need before your trip. Enter your destination, travel dates, and trip options. QuickPack automatically generates a complete packing list tailored to your trip length, climate, and activities. Your list is organized by category — clothing, toiletries, electronics, and activity gear — so you see everything at a glance. Packing Lists That Adapt to Your Trip - Trip length — clothing quantities calculated automatically - Weather — items adjust for hot, temperate, or cold conditions - Rainfall — rain gear added when needed - Activities — swimming, running, golf, business, kids - Packing style — minimal, balanced, or comprehensive - Laundry plans — reduce quantities if you'll do laundry - Baggage type — carry-on reminders for liquids and power banks Simple Checklist for Easy Packing - Check off items as you pack - Track progress with a visual progress bar - Color-coded categories - Optional items clearly labeled - Important notes highlighted Built for Travelers Built-in data for 30+ cities across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania with seasonal weather for every quarter. Cities include: Tokyo, Seoul, Osaka, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bali, Dubai, Paris, London, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, and more. For other destinations, QuickPack estimates weather from coordinates or lets you enter details manually. Plug types detected for 40+ countries. Home Screen Widget Add a widget to see packing progress, trip countdown, and destination info at a glance. Basic packing lists work offline. Live forecasts require internet access and QuickPack Pro. Pro is available as a one-time purchase; see the price in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.pentarab.com/quickpack/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.pentarab.com/quickpack/privacy

About

LugList

This app helps you create and manage packing checklists for your trips. Easily add items, mark them as packed, and reset your list for future travel. It offers optional suggested items and backup functionality.

Highlights
  • Create custom categories and items
  • Mark items as packed
  • Hide unnecessary categories
  • One-tap reset for next trip
  • Optional suggested items
  • Export and import backup files
Features
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LugList is a straightforward packing checklist — built for people who just want a list. Most packing apps try to be “smart” and end up getting in the way. LugList stays simple: you add what you need, check it off, and reset it for the next trip. What you can do • Create categories and items quickly • Check items off as you pack • Hide categories you don’t need for a specific trip • Reset for your next trip in one tap • Optional suggested items • Export and import a backup file Exports are helpful if you reinstall or want to save a backup for different types of trips, like a short overnight trip vs a long vacation, or a business trip vs a family vacation. No accounts. Your list lives on your device. No sign-in required.

Screenshots

Packing List4 screens
LugList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LugList at none against Packing List's 3. LugList also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Packing List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LugList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packing List ships an update fortnightly, LugList every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Packing List versus LugList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacking ListLugList
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPentarabJosh Jarrett

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Packing List

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • QuickPack Premium Yearly14 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • QuickPack Pro$9.99
None

LugList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Packing List free?
Packing List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LugList free?
LugList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Packing List or LugList have ads?
Neither Packing List nor LugList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packing List or LugList?
Packing List ships an update fortnightly, and LugList every 11 days. Most recently, Packing List was updated on October 9, 2026 and LugList on September 25, 2026.

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