Comparison

FastPack vs PackMate

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

Head to head
About

FastPack

Features
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FastPack is a smarter way to build and manage packing lists for travel. Create organized packing lists, group items by category, and check things off as you pack. Reuse your best lists as templates, copy items between trips, and keep everything tidy with pinned and archived lists. Traveling with family or friends? FastPack makes group packing easier with shared spaces and member-specific packing. Assign items to each person and track exactly who has packed what. FastPack also helps you stay ahead of your trip with notes, due dates, search, filters, and iPhone reminders, so your packing list stays useful from planning to departure. Whether you pack for weekend getaways, family vacations, or repeat business trips, FastPack helps you pack faster and forget less. This app allows you to try it out for 7 days. Just sign up for a subscription, then cancel within 7 days if you are not happy with it. No billing will be done if you cancel during that period. FastPack offers monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions after a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel at any time in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kodsam.se/fastpack-privacy.html

About

PackMate

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PackMate helps you create smarter packing lists for every trip, from weekend city breaks to beach holidays, business travel, camping trips, and longer vacations. Instead of starting from a blank checklist, PackMate builds personalized packing lists based on your destination, vacation type, travel dates, packing style, preferences, and travel context. Review the suggested list before saving it, adjust anything you do not need, and keep your own “Always Bring” items ready for future trips. PackMate also helps you stay prepared as departure gets closer with trip briefings, weather-aware reminders, and clear packing progress. Key features: Smart personalized packing lists Built-in templates for common trip types Destination, climate, plug type, and seasonal guidance Weather forecasts close to departure Final trip briefing with essential reminders Packing progress, packed counts, and remaining items Optional departure reminders Travel Wallet for passports, bookings, tickets, insurance, visas, and more Trip-specific document bundles Optional Wallet Lock with device authentication Local-first design with no account required PackMate is designed for travelers who want less last-minute stress and fewer forgotten essentials. Whether you are packing light, preparing for a family trip, or organizing documents for an international journey, PackMate keeps the important details in one calm, practical place. The free version includes core packing features with limits. PackMate Pro is available as a one-time unlock for more personalized lists and wallet documents.

Screenshots

FastPack4 screens
PackMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PackMate at every 5 days against FastPack's every 3 weeks. FastPack's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. FastPack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PackMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FastPack ships an update every 3 weeks, PackMate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FastPack versus PackMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastPackPackMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKodsam ABAlexander Fischer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FastPack

Subscriptions2
  • FastPack — Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • FastPack — 1 Year7 Days trial$4.991 Year
1 purchases

PackMate

One-time1
  • PackMate Pro$2.99

Questions

Is FastPack free?
FastPack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PackMate free?
PackMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FastPack or PackMate have ads?
Neither FastPack nor PackMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FastPack or PackMate?
FastPack ships an update every 3 weeks, and PackMate every 5 days. Most recently, FastPack was updated on October 25, 2026 and PackMate on October 24, 2026.

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