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Not digging this app at all. Icons are hard to see, the UI is way too complicated, and if you invested the time to master this app, your trip would be over already. If you are a frequent international traveller that needs hundreds of items on every trip, then maybe. Otherwise, I'ma pass.

I had been a huge fan of the free version of Pack the Bag, uploaded it to my old iPhone 3GS, and using it on a number of my trips to help me organize. I held off for a while before taking a chance on the pay version, wondering if I would not only like it better, but if it would be as flexible and efficient as the original. I had some extra iTunes gift dollars and decided to give it a go. I'm only thankful the free version still exists. After several attempts for vacations last year, I gave up and returned to my tried and true. For one, the pay version appears more complicated than the first, which is ridiculous. I'm big on categories and subcategories, and I was never sure if I was adding something to be packed later, or what was happening, as I seemed to be going thru way too many clicks to add one item. Even deletions were complicated due to swipe attempts which weren't always successful. I liked the idea of being able to "pack" an object in a specific bag you're taking, but even this got frustrating. The only thing I did like was the weight section; when one has to be careful not to overpack due to baggage fees, etc. this was the one helpful benefit. After consulting the instructions numerous times, I finally contacted the designer by email AND even on Facebook, but despite their answers, I was never able to achieve their claims. In the end I removed the pay app and reinstalled the old one. It wasn't worth the trouble.

I think this app has potential, but it's still a very tedious process to get one's list items and categories set up to one's liking. As it is, each and every item requires a long left swipe, then clicking to delete or typing a new name, then confirming. Given that there are dozens of items, it's almost more hassle than it's worth. Inventory items need a bulk edit mode (select multiple to remove, drag/drop to a new category...) Also, it's not immediately apparent whether you're in plan or pack mode, which leads to frustration when actions don't work as expected. This could be a truly five-star app if it worked on a friendlier and faster experience rather than making using the app a project in itself. I hope the developer can fix these issues so that I can rate it higher and feel better about upgrading to Pro.