I built an app that turns your photos into smart packing lists — all on your iPhone, 100% private, no APIs, no data collection!
Posted by w-zhong@reddit | LocalLLaMA | View on Reddit | 63 comments
Fullpack uses Apple’s VisionKit to identify items directly from your photos and helps you organize them into packing lists for any occasion.
Whether you're prepping for a “Workday,” “Beach Holiday,” or “Hiking Weekend,” you can easily create a plan and Fullpack will remind you what to pack before you head out.
✅ Everything runs entirely on your device
🚫 No cloud processing
🕵️♂️ No data collection
🔐 Your photos and personal data stay private
This is my first solo app — I designed, built, and launched it entirely on my own. It’s been an amazing journey bringing an idea to life from scratch.
🧳 Try Fullpack for free on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fullpack/id6745692929
I’m also really excited about the future of on-device AI. With open-source LLMs getting smaller and more efficient, there’s so much potential for building powerful tools that respect user privacy — right on our phones and laptops.
Would love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions!
mik_jee@reddit
What's the proof that your app does not transmit the inventory list to marketing companies?
It's a closed source app! And I don't take word-of-mouth as enough evidence.
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
you can use it offline, only the weather feature requires internet, you can go through the main process without internet connection
mik_jee@reddit
Using it offline does not guarantee that my data is not being transmitted. The app could collect the data, wait for a connection to the internet and then transmit the collected data.
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
Well, you should delete everything and never pick up a phone again.
mik_jee@reddit
Thats seems like an insult and an off-ramp when asked to prove that your post about an app, which heavily markets itself as "privacy-focused", does not contain anything but word-of-mouth.
Where is your list of APIs? Which files does your app create? How is the data serialized?
So far all I see is "My app keeps your data private. Source - Trust me bro."
--northern-lights--@reddit
Will probably help to open-source this unless you plan on monetizing it. But nonetheless, it is a very cool idea!
optimator_h@reddit
What’s the problem we’re solving for here?
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
1. Inventory your stuff
Snap photos to track what you own — you might be surprised by how much you don’t actually use. Time to declutter and live a little lighter.
2. Use smart templates
Packing for the same kind of trip every time can get tiring — especially when there’s a lot to bring. Having a checklist makes it so much easier. Quick-start packing with reusable lists for hiking, golf, swimming, and more.
3. Get timely reminders
Set alerts so you never forget to pack before a trip.
ToHallowMySleep@reddit
So I have to assemble all my stuff and take a photo of it, in order for it to generate me a list and tell me everything that I've put in a pile?
Maybe I don't get it but this feels like 10% of the result for 90% of the effort.
BoogieOogieOogieOog@reddit
I can see it being useful for repeated events. Say I’m a camping and hiking fan. While getting packed for my next trip I snap a few pics and it generates a list for next time. Different lists for different load outs, etc.
The value over any other list app, imo, would be derived by how well it identifies things. If I have a bunch of things on the bed in a light pile, can I reliably snap a quick pic and get all the items accurately added? If I’d have to take separate pics and worry about lighting then I’ll just use my preferred todo/list app instead.
ToHallowMySleep@reddit
Yeah, I travel a lot so I have standard packing lists according to where I'm going, what time of year it is, so I have a base set of things ready to go each time. I probably only have 4-5 lists, but I get the use case.
I'm just scratching my head thinking that assembling this list via taking lots of individual photos, or assembling items then taking a photo of them, is less effort. This just seems harder than adding "toothbrush" to a list in Google keep, or saying "hey Google add toothbrush to packing list". As opposed to, say, going to the bathroom, picking up a toothbrush, taking a photo of it, and hoping the vision API works.
For me the weirdness is the list usually comes before hunting things down or assembling them, and this app seems to go in the other direction. I could see it being useful when it needs to identify things for you, because when you're packing, you know exactly what every item you own already is.
But, for instance, taking a photo of a shopping trolley to be able to communicate quickly to someone "these are all the things I am buying", or e.g. if you are sightseeing, taking a photo of each landmark and then letting the app catalogue them from those (or even tell you what they are if you don't know!), that could be cool.
I mean ultimately it's just down to how people like to work on this stuff, for every use case I don't get there will be someone out there thinking it's perfect for them :)
DangKilla@reddit
Now do refrigerators for shopping lists!
SkyFeistyLlama8@reddit
I need an AI that can track what goes into the fridge, set automatic expiry dates for cooked food items, give me a daily update about what I can use for a quick lunch and what to throw out tomorrow.
AinaLove@reddit
Yeah, I saw the value immediately. I love to hike, camp, and travel, and those e-load outs are not the same, but there are things I always bring. I currently just have some docs on my Google Drive to track those things. I'll definitely check this out!
beachguy82@reddit
We printed ours and keep it taped to the inside of our camping bins. We refill after every trip so they’re always ready to go. You only forget tent poles once!
BusRevolutionary9893@reddit
How to entertain the developer.
chesser45@reddit
Could be good for validation, if you are packing solo it can be a lot like grammatical errors. You don’t have an interrupt or validation to question if you actually did the thing.
Else, it’s a good practice using system functions without reinvention of the wheel.
crispyfrybits@reddit
Curious, why does it say the app is 4y old already?
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
Oh I got it, in AppStore it means you can use the app if you are more than 4 years old.
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
Fullpack was released 2 weeks ago, where do you saw 4y old?
JackStrawWitchita@reddit
Would something like this explain it better?
The tickets are booked. Paris awaits. For Chloe, it’s not just a trip; it’s a story waiting to be told—candlelit dinners, strolls along the Seine, and that perfect moment with her boyfriend. But amidst the excitement, a familiar anxiety creeps in: the fear of forgetting the dress. The one destined for that posh dinner reservation.
This time, things are different.
On Tuesday, while planning her content, she lays out the stunning new dress on her bed. Instead of just admiring it, she pulls out her iPhone. Snap. She opens Fullpack, and like magic, the app sees the photo and instantly adds "Black Silk Dress" to her "Paris Weekend" list.
On Wednesday, she spots the perfect pair of heels to go with it. Snap. They’re on the list.
That vintage scarf she inherited from her grandmother? Snap. On the list.
Throughout the week, her packing becomes a creative, joyful process. Every time inspiration strikes—a book for the flight, her favorite skincare, a cute beret—a quick photo is all it takes. Her packing list isn't a chore; it's a curated collection of her excitement, building itself effortlessly in the background.
When it's finally time to pack, there's no frantic scramble. She opens Fullpack to a beautiful, visual checklist of everything she dreamed of bringing. She confidently places each item in her suitcase, tapping it off the list. The dress, the shoes, the romance—it's all there.
She zips her bag, feeling calm, powerful, and completely ready. Her bag isn’t just full; it’s Fullpack-perfect. And because all the magic happens right on her iPhone, her style secrets stay completely hers.
Stop worrying about what you’ll forget. Start capturing what you’ll remember. Pack your perfect moments with Fullpack.
SkyFeistyLlama8@reddit
For me, that list balloons to 100 items, and then I get stressed out choosing what to leave behind.
Something that larger local models can do is to look at all items in a picture. So you take a snap of all the junk on the bed, let the model identify every item, and then choose what would work for a capsule wardrobe or digital nomad loadout.
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
This is amazing, thank you! Looks like I'm better off sticking to writing code.
bornfree4ever@reddit
I mean....AI wrote it..
mitchins-au@reddit
Good on you, well done. Not everyone will have a use for this but I think it’s great you built it for those that do!
WinDrossel007@reddit
Great app! That's what I need. Am I understand correctly I can make an inventory of different things I have at home, make a list, store everything locally and in the end got notifications about it? Like would it be the best idea to sell on ebay let's say. Right?
ion128@reddit
how much were you paid for this comment?
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
Yeeeeees! Finally, someone who understands me!
WinDrossel007@reddit
I installed your app. It focused on "Trips" idea. But! I will give it a try. What if about my home stuff? And I haven't found how to make photos. Not obvious to me. Maybe I'm dumb. Please make app for dumb beings like me!
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
Hey, you can add item without trip, just tap the + icon on the top left on home screen.
DrunkCrabLegs@reddit
Idk why people are having a hard time understanding lol I think everyone here is just like well if it isn’t a multi-layered billion dollar idea what’s the point or something. But yeah I can definitely see the use case for this and I think how targeted of an idea it is, is exactly the type of thing needed in this space
Noveya@reddit
How do I snap photos to add to list? Is it a premium feature. I can't seem to figure out how to add via a photo. And if it's only a premium feature, can there be a trial to at least test it out?
Noveya@reddit
Never mind, found it. On home screen I click on the + botton next to Items :). Great app. I'm going to try it out
Upper-Historian3335@reddit
Not a bad idea. Especially if you’re moving or have a lot of stuff and not sure what’s where. I would imagine you can create separate list for separate rooms if you’re moving. You can also just inventory all that stuff that comes in. So you know what you have in each room in general (or closet or nook and cranny)
Swimming-Produce-220@reddit
Could not find it
NOMADooo@reddit
First two „bugs”. I can use predefined trip but I can’t change the start date. Only after changing the end date, the „start date” unlocks. Second one attached - reminder :)
Ok_Cow1976@reddit
seems cute
PM_ME_UR_FUNERALPLAN@reddit
I know people are shitting on this but this could be really helpful during a move. Currently loading boxes with very general labels but it’d be handy to see what’s in each box via the app. Yw for the use case
legos_on_the_brain@reddit
People are such narrow minded fools. If it's not relevant to them RIGHT NOW then it must be useless.
Icy-Atmosphere-1546@reddit
Yes i see this more beneficial at a factory or small business. OP focus on b2b that involve a lot of packaging and delivery
Ordinary_Mud7430@reddit
You take photos of sets of things with a label that says what the box will say when you put everything away and that's it :)
mvLynn@reddit
I guess this could be useful for insurance, too? When people lose their homes to fire they don't realize how much shit they had that they fail to claim on their home owners insurance. I keep telling myself next time I move that I want to catalog every single thing I own during packing/unpacking, and something like this could be helpful.
OhGeeLIVE@reddit
The Size of that file 🤣🤣🤣
taco-prophet@reddit
My eyes went straight to this as well 😂
bornfree4ever@reddit
Hey OP
Id like something like this but for a messy room to find things. Would it be possible to take a general picture of a room, and have it itemize what It sees? then sort everything? sort of like a AI konmari ?
cantgetthistowork@reddit
Still don't understand what the app does
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
Just take a photo of your hiking boots, watch, headphones — anything — and your iPhone will process the image locally to recognize and extract the items.
Do this with multiple things, and you'll quickly build a personal inventory list.
cantgetthistowork@reddit
And what's the use case? I don't need an app to tell me what stuff I have?
ahm911@reddit
Being optimistic for OPs project but I don't see the big value either.
I can see it used for older people or people with vision difficulties for example. It's still a piece of the puzzle but cool implementation
Cookersinher@reddit
U got it
Error40404@reddit
Lmao why are people out here debating you on the utility of your app, it is what itis guys XD
Serious_General_9133@reddit
what VLM model did you use? How did you get it to run locally on a phone?
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
Apple's visionkit
2016YamR6@reddit
Your app is lazy. Take a picture and it tells me what’s in the picture? So basically just a vision model with prompt “describe the item in image”. You haven’t put any thought into what would make the app actually useful to people.
If I’m picking up the item to take a picture, I already know I want to pack it, why don’t I just use a voice assistant and say “I want to pack this this this and this” and have a checklist with much less work? Or even notepad. A pencil and paper seems more useful.
Spend some time thinking through what you could actually solve for.
Why not capture all items from a photo, then search them on the internet and find the cost of that item, and create a complete inventory of items in my home with their value for insurance claims? And then if I say to that app “I’m planning a trip here” it should go through my items and tell me what it thinks I should bring, “it will be cold there, bring your jacket, gloves, hat - I’ve made you a checklist”.
DarwinOGF@reddit
Pip boy!
(Also iphone, ew)
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
The questions and feedback have been sharp and valuable!
I realize my original post focused too much on technical details and didn’t clearly explain what the app actually does. So this is the usecase.
📦 Inventory your stuff
Snap photos to track what you own. You might be surprised by how much you don’t actually use. Time to declutter and live a little lighter.
📋 Use smart templates
Packing for the same kind of trip every time can get tiring — especially when there’s a lot to bring. Having a checklist makes it so much easier. Quick-start packing with reusable lists for hiking, golf, swimming, and more.
⏰ Get timely reminders
Set alerts so you never forget to pack before a trip.
✅ Fully on-device processing
No cloud dependency, no data collection.
Jhgallas@reddit
This is awesome! Both from a technology point of view, and from it being a cool useful app. Valid criticisms from others in terms of it being a viable business or whatever, but that's another thing... And well, it solves a problem for me at least! Really really cool!
ShinyAnkleBalls@reddit
So let me get this right. As I am packing my shit, I take pictures of things. Based on the picture, the system uses a local LLM to say "hot dog"/"not hot dog". And then I know what's in my bag?
I honestly don't see myself using this because I don't see the point but it looks like a nice project and learning experience for you!
Congrats.
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
Good point — that's why I included a variety of templates like hiking, business trips, and golf, so you can easily customize them with minimal effort to create reusable lists. You can even use them to build a shopping list.
lazyInt@reddit
I just dont rly see the point of taking pictures of items to create lists, when 1. Its slow and i can just type up the list much faster, and will also be reusable (like most lists are?) And 2. Usually the packing list is written before you get your items, so you know what to get. Forming your list after getting each item defeats the purpose of your packing list, at best it simply is a place for you to see what you have already pack, not what you would want to pack.
w-zhong@reddit (OP)
Right, you don't need a picture to create the item, pictures are optional.
sam439@reddit
UI looks good. Do you know any resources to learn app development? I have 0 idea about iphone app development.
DAlmighty@reddit
This is actually brilliant, not for a packing list per se but for insurance purposes. How do you know what you have to insure? I can see this helping out.
Great job.