Comparison

Packing List vs WhatToPack

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

WhatToPack

Features
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Never forget a thing on your next trip! WhatToPack is the simplest, most beautiful packing list app you will ever use. Whether you are heading to the beach, the mountains, or a business meeting across the world, WhatToPack helps you organize everything you need in seconds. CREATE LISTS FOR EVERY ADVENTURE Make a packing list for each trip. Pick an icon and a color that matches your vibe. Beach vacation? Ski trip? Weekend getaway? You are covered. ORGANIZE WITH PARENT AND CHILD ITEMS Group related items together. Put your shirts, shorts, and swimsuit under "Clothes." Nest your toothbrush and shampoo under "Toiletries." Keep everything tidy and easy to find. PACK WITH CONFIDENCE Check off items as you pack them. See your progress at a glance with a visual progress bar. Filter by packed or unpacked items to see exactly what is left. EDIT MODE THAT STAYS OUT OF YOUR WAY Add and reorder items in a dedicated edit mode. When you are done organizing, tap Save and switch to packing mode. No accidental edits while you are checking things off. SYNC ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES Your packing lists sync automatically through iCloud. Start a list on your iPhone, check items off on your iPad. Everything stays up to date. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. EVER. WhatToPack is free to use with one list. Love it? Unlock unlimited lists with a single one-time purchase. No recurring charges, no annoying ads, no tracking. Just a great app built by an indie developer who actually uses it. DESIGNED FOR DARK MODE Looks stunning in both light and dark mode. Every screen, every detail, carefully crafted for your eyes. FEATURES AT A GLANCE - Create beautiful, color-coded packing lists - Organize items with parent and child grouping - Check off items as you pack - Visual progress tracking - Filter by packed, unpacked, or all items - Search across your items - Drag to reorder in edit mode - Swipe to delete or edit items - iCloud sync across all your devices - Dark mode support - No ads, no subscriptions - One-time premium unlock for unlimited lists Download WhatToPack today and never overpack or underpack again.

Screenshots

Packing List4 screens
WhatToPack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Packing List at every 2 weeks against WhatToPack's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 month and WhatToPack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Packing List ships an update every 2 weeks, WhatToPack every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Packing List versus WhatToPack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacking ListWhatToPack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPentarabRanduSoft SRL

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Packing List

Subscriptions2
  • QuickPack Monthly$2.991 Month
  • QuickPack Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • QuickPack Pro$12.99
1 purchases

WhatToPack

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Packing List free?
Packing List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhatToPack free?
WhatToPack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Packing List or WhatToPack have ads?
Neither Packing List nor WhatToPack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Packing List or WhatToPack?
Packing List ships an update every 2 weeks, and WhatToPack every 6 weeks. Most recently, Packing List was updated on November 5, 2026 and WhatToPack on October 31, 2026.

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