Comparison

PackWise vs PackPilot

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

Head to head
About

PackWise

Features
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PackWise is the ultimate packing list app for every trip — beach, ski, business, camping, weekend getaways, and family adventures. Stop forgetting essentials and start traveling smarter. SMART TEMPLATES THAT SCALE AUTOMATICALLY Choose from 6 built-in trip templates and PackWise builds your packing list instantly, adjusting quantities based on the number of travelers and trip length. A 7-day beach trip for 4 people? Done in seconds. ORGANIZE EVERY ITEM BY CATEGORY Your packing list is grouped automatically: Clothing, Toiletries, Electronics, Documents, Health, and more. Tap to check off items as you pack, swipe to remove, or long-press to edit. THREE ITEM STATES FOR TOTAL CONTROL Mark each item as "To Pack," "Packed," or "To Buy" — so you always know what's in the bag, what's missing, and what you need to pick up at the store. REUSABLE CUSTOM TEMPLATES Create your own packing templates from scratch or duplicate any built-in one. Set base quantities, per-person amounts, and per-day amounts — PackWise does the math for every future trip. ITEM LIBRARY Browse a master library of travel essentials, add them to any trip in one tap, and track which items you use most. Never start from zero again. SHARE YOUR PACKING LIST Export or share any packing list as text with one tap — perfect for coordinating with travel partners or saving as a reference. TRIP REMINDERS Set a local notification to remind you to start packing before departure. No push servers, no accounts — everything stays private on your device. 100% OFFLINE — NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED All your trips and lists are stored locally on your iPhone. No sign-up, no subscription, no cloud. Your data is yours. BEAUTIFUL & INTUITIVE DESIGN Designed with a modern turquoise and sand palette for a premium travel feel. Smooth animations, haptic feedback, and an organized layout make packing actually enjoyable. AVAILABLE IN 6 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese — so you can pack in your language, wherever you're going. TRIPS WE SUPPORT: • Beach vacation — swimwear, sunscreen, snorkels, and more • Ski trip — jackets, thermal layers, goggles, ski pass • Business travel — suits, laptop, business cards, notebooks • Camping — tent, sleeping bag, stove, water filter, safety gear • Weekend getaway — lightweight essentials • Baby & family trip — diapers, stroller, baby food, kids snacks Download PackWise today and never pack in a rush again.

About

PackPilot

Features
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Never forget your charger, passport, or sunscreen again. PackPilot turns your trip details into a complete, organized packing list in seconds — completely offline. Just tell PackPilot a few things about your trip: - How many days you are going - The climate (hot, warm, cool or cold) - How you are getting there (plane, train or car) - Whether it is an international trip - What you will be doing (beach, hiking, business, camping, snow, fitness, photography, traveling with kids and more) PackPilot instantly builds a smart checklist, with the right quantities for your trip length and items tailored to your plans — neatly grouped into Essentials, Documents, Clothing, Toiletries, Electronics, Health, Gear and more. Features: - Automatic packing lists generated by an on-device algorithm — no internet needed - Smart quantities based on trip length (e.g. enough underwear and socks) - Climate- and activity-aware suggestions (sunscreen for the beach, gloves for the cold, adapter for abroad) - Check items off with a clear progress bar - Add your own custom items to any category - Swipe to remove anything you do not need - Save every trip and reuse it as a template for next time - Light and dark themes, English and Japanese - 100% offline — no account, no sign-in, your data stays on your device Whether it is a weekend getaway or a month abroad, PackPilot helps you pack with confidence. Bon voyage!

Screenshots

PackWise4 screens
PackPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PackPilot at none against PackWise's shown. PackWise's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PackWise versus PackPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPackWisePackPilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFerran EspunaYuki Okawa

In-app purchases

None

PackWise

No in-app purchases

None

PackPilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PackWise free?
PackWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PackPilot free?
PackPilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PackWise or PackPilot have ads?
PackWise shows ads; PackPilot does not.

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