Comparison

TripWise vs Packing List

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

Head to head
About

TripWise

Features
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TripWise: Your Ultimate Travel Packing Companion Never forget a travel essential again! Whether you are preparing for a weekend getaway, an international business trip, or an outdoor adventure, TripWise makes luggage planning simple, organized, and stress-free. TripWise is designed to help you pack smart by managing your travel checklists efficiently. Create customized packing lists, categorize your items, and keep track of your packing progress in real time. With a clean, modern, and intuitive user interface, getting ready for your next destination has never been easier. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Travel Checklists: Easily create and manage packing lists tailored to your upcoming trips. • Visual Progress Tracking: Stay motivated and in control with clear, interactive progress indicators that show exactly how much you have packed. • Organized Categories: Group your items (Clothing, Electronics, Documents, Essentials) so you can pack systematically and find everything instantly. • Intuitive User Interface: A beautiful, responsive design optimized for seamless navigation and a smooth user experience. • Multi-Language Support: Localized in multiple languages to accompany travelers all around the globe. Pack with peace of mind and focus on the excitement of your journey. Download TripWise today and master the art of smart travel packing!

About

Packing List

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Start from a beach, ski, business or camping preset — never forget the charger or your toothbrush again. - Beach, ski, business and camping presets - Save and revisit multiple trips - Custom presets you can reuse - Share as text with travel partner - Per-item tap-to-pack Who it's for For anyone who packs the night before a trip and wants a sensible starting list. Subscription Premium is available as a weekly, monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription Settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Privacy: everything stays on your device by default. No analytics SDKs, no cross-app tracking. Privacy policy at https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TripWise4 screens
Packing List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TripWise at none against Packing List's 4. TripWise also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Packing List sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. TripWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TripWise ships an update every 3 months, Packing List every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TripWise versus Packing List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripWisePacking List
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksym RubanVasilii Polovnikov

In-app purchases

None

TripWise

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Packing List

Subscriptions3
  • Premium · 1 week3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium · 1 month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium · 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium · Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is TripWise free?
TripWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Packing List free?
Packing List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TripWise or Packing List have ads?
Neither TripWise nor Packing List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TripWise or Packing List?
TripWise ships an update every 3 months, and Packing List every 2 months. Most recently, TripWise was updated on October 25, 2026 and Packing List on October 31, 2026.

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