Comparison

PackMate vs PutPlot

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

Head to head
About

PackMate

Effortlessly create personalized packing lists for any trip with AI. Describe your travel plans, and it generates a tailored list, helping you pack smart and avoid forgetting essentials. Share lists with travel companions and access them offline.

Highlights
  • AI-generated packing lists
  • Trip description input
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Collaborative packing lists
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable lists
  • Departure reminders
Features
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PackMate — Smart Packing Lists for Every Trip PackMate takes the stress out of packing. Whether you're heading on a weekend getaway, a long-haul adventure, or a family vacation, PackMate builds a personalized packing list in seconds — so you can focus on the trip, not the prep. Smart packing lists, instantly Tell PackMate where you're going, how long you'll be away, and who's traveling. It generates a tailored packing list based on your destination type and trip length — no more starting from scratch every time. Describe your trip in plain English Not sure where to start? Just describe your trip in your own words — "two weeks in Southeast Asia during rainy season" or "ski weekend with the family" — and PackMate's AI assistant builds your list automatically. Never forget anything Check off items as you pack and watch your progress update in real time. Items are sorted so your remaining essentials are always front and center. Set reminders ahead of your departure date so you never leave packing to the last minute. Pack together Traveling with a partner or family? Share your packing list with a single tap. Anyone with the link can join, check off their own items, and stay in sync — no account required. Built for the way you travel Customize any list — add, remove, or reorder items to match your style Add notes to your trip to keep important details in one place Filter by packed or unpacked to stay focused Export your list as a backup or to share offline Works fully offline — your data is always available, even without a connection Privacy first PackMate stores your trips locally on your device. No account, no email, no tracking. If you choose to share a trip, only the trip data is uploaded — identified by a random code, never by your identity. Shared trip data is automatically deleted after 30 days. Download PackMate and pack with confidence. Privacy policy: https://stipe.xyz/thoughts/2026-03-25-packy-privacy-policy Support: https://stipe.xyz/thoughts/2026-03-25-packy-support

About

PutPlot

Features
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Ever hide something somewhere safe, then completely forget where? PutPlot is the simple memory aid that remembers for you. Tuck away a necklace before a trip, stash some cash, hide a spare key, then find it again in seconds months or even years later. HOW IT WORKS • Add an item: say what it is and where you put it • Snap an optional photo so the spot is impossible to forget • Open your private list anytime to find exactly where it is SIMPLE BY DESIGN Two taps to save, a quick search to find. No clutter, no learning curve. Just the thing and the place. PRIVATE AND SECURE Everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no cloud, no tracking. Lock your list behind Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode so only you can see it. PERFECT FOR • Valuables you hide before traveling • Spare keys, passports, and documents • Seasonal items you pack away • Anything you put "somewhere safe" and want to find later Beautiful light and dark themes. Clean, accessible design that works for everyone. Stop tearing the house apart. Write it down once, find it in seconds. Where I Put It? Where Is It? is done!

Screenshots

PackMate4 screens
PutPlot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PutPlot at none against PackMate's 2. PackMate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. PackMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PutPlot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PackMate versus PutPlot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPackMatePutPlot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStipe GrbicArmin Parnia

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PackMate

Subscriptions2
  • PackMate Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • PackMate Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

PutPlot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PackMate free?
PackMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PutPlot free?
PutPlot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PackMate or PutPlot have ads?
Neither PackMate nor PutPlot shows ads.

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