Comparison

PackPilot vs Stowaway

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

Head to head
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!

About

Stowaway

Features
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Stowaway turns packing into a packing list you actually finish, not a blank page you stare at the night before. Build a master list once, and every trip, from a weekend away to your full holiday packing list, becomes a fresh travel checklist you tick off, not one you start from scratch. - Packing list templates for beach, business, backpacking, cold weather, and carry-on - Multi-stop trips merge suggestions across each leg - Weather-aware ideas so your vacation packing matches what is actually coming - Hide what is done and see only what is left to grab for your luggage - A simple packing organizer that works fully offline, and syncs quietly across your devices Pack calm, travel light, forget nothing. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDX9pxPOlUJl_skVUHPi99mAw0y2B2BYd_v1mJkoF3xW3rlOcW5KlYd4t93MMbbGhctSTnBTy7d_l6/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PackPilot4 screens
Stowaway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PackPilot at none against Stowaway's 1. PackPilot also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. Stowaway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PackPilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PackPilot versus Stowaway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPackPilotStowaway
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki OkawaAndrii Bashta

In-app purchases

None

PackPilot

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stowaway

One-time1
  • Stowaway Lifetime$9.99

Questions

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

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