Comparison

Pack My Backpack vs Trailkit

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

Head to head
About

Pack My Backpack

Features
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Pack My Bag is a simple app for hikers: enter your gear once, then quickly build a kit for any trip and see its exact weight. No more guessing what to pack or weighing your backpack by eye — the app calculates the weight automatically and reminds you about the small but important things before you leave. What the app does Base gear Keep a list of all your gear: name, category, weight, quantity, note. Categories include backpacks, sleep, camp, clothing, kitchen, electronics, tools, first aid, hygiene, documents, and more. Search and category filters included. Trips Create trips (Karelia, bikepacking, the Caucasus — anything) and build a gear kit for each one from your base list. Trip-only consumables Add temporary items needed only for this trip, without cluttering your base gear: water, food, a gas canister, insect repellent — whatever you need. Total weight The app instantly shows the weight of your base gear, consumables, total weight, and item count — the whole picture at a glance. Checklist before you leave Check off what's already packed — tent, sleeping bag, first aid kit, and everything else. Packing progress is visible right away. Offline Knowledge Base Download a hiking reference guide once (knots for now, more topics coming) and use it with no internet connection anywhere on the trail. Update it manually with one tap whenever you're back online. Why it's handy Enter your gear once, use it for as many trips as you want Don't carry extra weight and don't forget what matters Know your pack's exact weight before you leave home A simple, clear interface with no clutter or unnecessary settings The app works fully offline: your data stays on your device. Internet is only used once, when you manually download or update the knowledge base — everything else (gear, trips, checklist) works without it.

About

Trailkit

Features
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Pack with purpose. Trailkit brings your outdoor gear inventory, trip plans, and reusable packing lists together. GEAR, ORGANIZED Record gear weights, prices, categories, notes, and photos. Browse your inventory or arrange a visual gear wall. Create clean gear cutouts with on-device image processing. TRIPS, READY TO GO Plan destinations and dates, choose gear, track packing progress, and review your load. Save reusable templates for your next hike, camping trip, or adventure. START FREE Manage up to 50 gear items, 3 trips, and 2 templates, with 10 cutout generations. Language and measurement preferences are included. TRAILKIT PRO Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or unlock Lifetime Pro with a one-time purchase. All options include unlimited gear, trips, templates and cutouts; private iCloud sync; additional gear-wall styles; detailed usage and cost insights; CSV export; and trip calendar sync. Lifetime Pro does not expire or renew. No separate Trailkit account is required. iCloud sync requires an Apple Account signed into iCloud. Calendar access is requested only when you use calendar sync. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Apple Account subscription settings. Buying Lifetime Pro does not automatically cancel an existing subscription. Restore purchases with the same Apple Account. Prices are displayed in the app for your region. Privacy Policy: https://yunjian.w51.top/trailkit/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pack My Backpack4 screens
Trailkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pack My Backpack at none against Trailkit's 3. Pack My Backpack also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Trailkit's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price 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. Trailkit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pack My Backpack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pack My Backpack ships an update every 2 weeks, Trailkit daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Pack My Backpack versus Trailkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPack My BackpackTrailkit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor Pakholkov易 武

In-app purchases

None

Pack My Backpack

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Trailkit

Subscriptions2
  • Trailkit Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Trailkit Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Trailkit Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Pack My Backpack free?
Pack My Backpack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trailkit free?
Trailkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pack My Backpack or Trailkit have ads?
Neither Pack My Backpack nor Trailkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pack My Backpack or Trailkit?
Pack My Backpack ships an update every 2 weeks, and Trailkit daily. Most recently, Pack My Backpack was updated on November 5, 2026 and Trailkit on November 6, 2026.

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