Comparison

Packing List vs GearPacker

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

GearPacker

Features
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GearPacker is your personal packing list for every adventure – from weekend trips to multi-day tours, from business meetings to festival performances. Organize your luggage in three clear categories: Essentials for what always needs to come along, MultiDay for longer trips, and Activity for your specific activities like skiing, hiking, music, or business. Features: - Smart suggestions based on your activities - Voice input and text recognition from scanned lists - Five languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish - Fully usable offline - No registration, no ads, no trackers Privacy first: GearPacker stores your data exclusively locally on your device. No cloud connection, no AI integration – your packing lists stay your business. Pack smart. With GearPacker. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Packing List4 screens
GearPacker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Packing List and GearPacker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GearPacker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Packing List versus GearPacker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacking ListGearPacker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPentarabMathias Weil

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Packing List

Subscriptions3
  • QuickPack Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • QuickPack Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • QuickPack Pro$12.99
1 purchases

GearPacker

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription - 1 year$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Packing List free?
Packing List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GearPacker free?
GearPacker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Packing List or GearPacker have ads?
Neither Packing List nor GearPacker shows ads.

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