iPacky and Pickadoodl both verify each item with a barcode scan, batch orders, and use bin locations. The clearest differences are how you pay as you grow, and what happens after packing.
At a glance
| Pickadoodl | iPacky | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Up to 75 orders a month, all features | Up to 50 orders a month |
| Paid pricing | $10.99 (1,000 orders) or $19.99 (unlimited), flat | $19.99 plus a per-order fee ($0.039–$0.099 depending on volume) |
| Scan to verify | At pick and at pack | Yes, product and quantity checks |
| Bin locations | Bin-sorted pick lists from a product metafield | Yes |
| Staff without Shopify accounts | Picker links, no login | Multiple users; browser access on any device on Standard |
| Shipping labels | Pro, with your own EasyPost account | Through shipping connectors (Shippo, Sendcloud, Starshipit, Webshipper) |
| Returns and restock | Built in, with reasons and insights | Not listed |
| Serial, batch and lot tracking | No | Yes |
| Languages | English | Seven, including German, Spanish and French |
| App Store reviews | New, no reviews yet | 132 reviews, 5.0 |
What you'd pay at your volume
| Orders per month | Pickadoodl | iPacky |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | $0 | $27.42 |
| 300 | $10.99 | $49.69 |
| 1,000 | $10.99 | $109.49 |
| 3,000 | $19.99 | $256.99 |
iPacky figures use its listed Standard plan: $19.99 plus $0.099 per order for the first 500, $0.08 for the next 2,000 and $0.055 for the next 2,500. Its free plan covers up to 50 orders.
Choose iPacky if
- You need serial, batch or lot tracking.
- Your team works in German, Spanish, French or another language iPacky supports.
- You already ship through Shippo, Sendcloud, Starshipit or Webshipper and want those connectors.
- A long review history matters more to you than price.
Choose Pickadoodl if
- You want a flat monthly price that doesn't grow with every order.
- You want returns, exceptions and fulfillment in the same batch as picking and packing.
- You'd like to try a real batch past 50 orders for free.
- You'd rather email the developer than a support queue. It's just me, and I answer.
Competitor details are from their Shopify App Store listings as of October 12, 2026. Prices and features change, so check the listing before you decide. Spot something out of date? Tell me and I'll fix it.
