Comparison

Basepack vs GearPacker

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

Head to head
About

Basepack

Features
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BasePack helps you pack lighter for trips. Create packing lists, track gear weights, and keep a travel journal. PACKING LISTS Create lists for any trip. Add items, track weights, and see how your pack breaks down. Use AI to get a starter list based on your trip. GEAR INVENTORY Keep track of all your gear in one place. Add weights, photos, and reuse items across different lists. EXPLORE Browse packing lists and journals shared by other travelers. Get ideas for your next trip. TRIP PLANNING Add trip dates and see 15-day weather forecasts and historical data. Plan your daily schedule and track nutrition for long hikes. JOURNALS Write about your trips with photos and voice notes. Tag entries with GPS location. SYNC Your data syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Web. Works offline too. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://basepack.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://basepack.app/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

Basepack4 screens
GearPacker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Basepack at 3 against GearPacker's 1. Basepack also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Basepack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Basepack versus GearPacker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasepackGearPacker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHan Win TunMathias Weil

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Basepack

Subscriptions2
  • Basepack Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Basepack Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
1 purchases

GearPacker

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription - 1 year$5.991 Year

Questions

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

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