PackLyst vs PackingEasy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PackLyst
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Never forget what to pack again. PackLyst builds a smart, personalized packing list for every trip — tailored to each traveler, the destination, the trip type, and how long you're gone. No more generic checklists or scrambling the night before. WHY PACKLYST • Per-traveler lists — everyone gets their own list, from toddlers to grandparents • Scales with your trip — quantities adjust to trip length automatically • Activity-aware — camping, hiking, beach, business, ski? Tell us what you're doing, where you're going, and who's going with and we'll get you a solid list of things to pack • Shared & group items — one tent and one first-aid kit for the whole family, not four • Traveler profiles — medical needs, dietary notes, and always-pack items remembered • Family sharing — plan and pack together across everyone's devices HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a trip — where, when, who, and what you'll be doing 2. PackLyst generates a personalized list for each traveler 3. Check items off, add your own, and share with the family 4. Arrive with everything you need BUILT FOR REAL TRIPS Family beach week? Solo backpacking trip? A wedding, a business conference, a camping weekend with friends? PackLyst adapts the list to the trip — so a 3-day work trip and a 2-week family vacation never look the same. — Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID; it renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://packlyst.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://packlyst.app/privacy
PackingEasy
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Never forget the toothbrush again. PackingEasy is the simple packing-list app for weekend getaways, holidays, business travel, and everything in between. Start a new list, combine ready-made templates, and tick items off until the suitcase is ready. PACK FOR FREE Every packing-list and template feature is free. Only optional iCloud Sync between your devices is a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription, no ads, no tracking. FEATURES • Create packing lists with optional travel dates, a custom symbol, and progress tracking, then edit them later • A template catalog with 16 curated built-in templates • Combine several templates – matching items merge without duplicates • Create custom templates or save any finished packing list for next time • Keep items and pre-departure to-dos separate and organized by category • Quick-add with category selection as you type • Customize, hide, and reset built-in templates at any time • CSV export and import for templates and packing lists • English and German, light and dark modes, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Unlock Sync once to keep packing lists and templates automatically up to date across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Sync uses your private iCloud container. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no advertising, no tracking, and no third-party SDKs. Without Sync, your data stays locally on each device. With iCloud Sync, it also lives in your private iCloud space, which the developer cannot access. WHO IS PACKINGEASY FOR? • Travelers who reuse similar lists • Families packing for several people • Outdoor enthusiasts with specialized gear • Anyone who wants a focused packing-list app without a subscription Pack for your next trip with less stress – with PackingEasy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PackingEasy at none against PackLyst's 4. PackingEasy also leads on ads (none vs shown). PackLyst's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. PackLyst sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PackingEasy asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PackLyst | PackingEasy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Hershberger | Thorsten Domke |
In-app purchases
PackLyst
- Premium$4.991 Month
- Family$9.991 Month
- Premium (Annual)$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$99.99
PackingEasy
No in-app purchases








