# Trip Pilot: Group planning — Invitations, Pack Lists, Maps

> Group trip and event planning tool with invitations, lists, maps, and chat. (iPhone/iPad app by Tribe Pilot, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-pilot-group-planning/id1278265344 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tribe Pilot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278265343)
- Category: Travel, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.49/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-pilot-group-planning/id1278265344/reviews.md

## What is Trip Pilot?

Tribe Pilot is a group adventure planning tool that helps you spend less time organizing trips and events, and more time making memories with friends and family. Create a comprehensive and intuitive trip plan to set the stage for adventure. Invite family and friends to discuss dates, times, activities, and trip requirements. Create lists for food, gear, to-do tasks, transportation, or anything else that’s required. Then gather your tribe, get out there, and live it up!

Tribe Pilot provides a single location to gather your Tribe’s trip details, then helps you organize it using an intuitive, at-a-glance interface. Your group can use the in-app chat to get pumped for the adventure, discuss the details, and ask questions. From there, they can go to the trip details page to get the info they need: where the Tribe is headed, who’s all going, what activities to expect, and the dates of the trip. Then everyone pitches in to create and modify lists for gear and trip duties, so it’s clear who’s responsible for what.

After Tribe Pilot helps get all your trip details on a single page, all that’s left is to gather your Tribe, get out there, and adventure!

FEATURES
• Quick and simple trip invitations using text messages
• An activities list to get everyone stoked for adventure
• A pinnable map to make sure everybody knows where to go
• Group chat so each member can share details or ask questions
• Group pack lists to make sure everyone has everything needed to stay happy and safe
• At-a-glance trip details page for when it comes time to pack and prepare
• Push notifications to inform the whole Tribe of additions, changes, or cancellations
• The ability to pin multiple locations on the in-app map for multi-leg adventures

COMING SOON
• A general notes page to store other information that a list can’t handle
• A comprehensive meal planner that accounts for individual dietary restrictions
• A cost tracker that lets everyone have a chance to pitch in for food and fees

At Tribe Pilot, we want to be a trusted member of your group adventure. Let us help with the hard work up front so you and your Tribe can move on to the more important stuff. Camaraderie on the trail. Once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The magic of laughter and love around the campfire. 

This is your life. Gather your tribe and go forth. Together.

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If you are experiencing technical difficulties, have questions, or have found a bug, please email us at contact@tribepilot.com or submit via our website at tribepilot.com/contact-us.

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If you choose to upgrade to Tribe Pilot Pro, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subsciption automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.  Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.  You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew from your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Tribe Pilot Pro Trip is available for a $2.99 one time payment, and current Tribe Pilot Pro Account is available for $19.99 per year. Prices are subject to change without notice. If you choose not to upgrade you may use Tribe Pilot for free without advanced features.

Privacy Policy: https://www.tribepilot.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service: https://www.tribepilot.com/terms-of-service

## Key features

- Quick trip invitations
- Activity planning
- Pinnable map with multiple locations
- Group chat for discussions
- Group pack lists
- At-a-glance trip details
- Push notifications for updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-pilot-group-planning/id1278265344/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Love the app but screen goes white after loading

*2024-06-26*

I had started to set up a trip but now the screen just goes white. It started when I tried to use the map features. I really hope this gets fixed soon because I love the app and have used it several times for trips in the past.

Will absolutely update back to five stars when fixed, but currently app is unusable

### 5/5 — App Malfuntioning

*2023-10-25*

I have used this app before in the past for trips and it’s amazing! Great way to organize and plan.  Currently trying to plan another trip but the screen goes white after loading.

### 4/5 — Has potential

*2023-01-14, version 3.12.2*

But needs a lot of work...and a lot more options to add and ways to navigate and edit.. Looks nice though

### 5/5 — Spectacular

*2021-10-14, version 3.12.1*

Organizing fall fishing trip and is is the tool I needed to put it together.

### 5/5 — Organization?

*2021-09-03, version 3.12.1*

Since when can I put together a few of my friends for an expedition and it be organized? Before Trip Pilot - never! What do you mean you brought whole bean coffee instead of ground for the French Press? Those snafu’s are over as we can now “chat”, create lists, etc. on Trip Pilot. What a great organizational tool for such a great price! Thank you!!

### 5/5 — Great trip planner

*2021-08-16, version 3.12.0*

Amazing trip planning app!

**Developer response:** Thanks kpar13, looking forward to your feedback as we add enhancements, and new functionality.

### 1/5 — Unable to add a location

*2021-07-21, version 3.12.0*

I searched for the location, and when it came up, and selected it, and tapped “add location,” but nothing happened. Force quit and restarted the app. Still the same thing

**Developer response:** Hi Vazz;
So sorry about this, and you are correct that we let this slip by the bug goalie.  It is fixed now, I hope you give it another shot. 

Cheers!

### 5/5 — Great trip planning app

*2021-05-05, version 3.11.1*

I love the lists that can be created and then modified by attendees. This app has a myriad of uses from day trips, wedding planning, long vacations, to something as simple as an evening out with friends. The only hard thing about using it is getting friends to us it instead of big social media apps.

### 5/5 — This is the way.

*2021-02-04, version 3.9.1*

I have been planning adventures with my friends my entire adult life. I love it. I love the logistics aspect and the joy of putting together an adventure that brings so much satisfaction to the group every time for putting their trust in my ideas. I especially love feeling the exhilaration of what’s to come as I explore, research, and share my excitement of the impending journey.

Previous to this app I had yet to find anything similar that ultimately proved more effective than what I could write up on a legal pad and share with the group through photos. If I wanted to show my glowing brilliance and ingenuity I could plot our course on Google maps and share a screenshot in a group text. 

As much as everybody absolutely loves being a part of group text messages, I had simply not found a better option. Tribe Pilot has been that. As a new app, it was no dealbreaker that one of the features that drew me to this app was not functioning properly right when I got it. I emailed them well after 9 PM on a Tuesday night and was responded to within minutes. I was given a workaround for the problem for the night and then emailed by the morning that the problem has been fixed. 

Nothing works perfect, and we all have to choose where to spend our money, efforts, and mostly of all our precious finite time. It is a real breath of fresh air to address an issue and see results. So much so that I wrote all of these words about it. If the description of this app is some thing that would benefit you, this is the one you have been looking for.

### 4/5 — So close

*2020-10-13*

Hey guys!

I can see your progress with the app and it’s great. Things I’d still like to see:

The ability to copy and paste within documents. This would make hyperlinks etc... an option when creating a doc. 

The ability to upload pictures and not just checklists. If we are splitting costs, being able to take a photo of a receipt is nice. A photo of a trail marker etc...

A Google map or something with that kind of detail. Road names etc... a satellite image would be 👌

The ability to upload .pdfs or upload any file type for that matter. 

Keep at it! It’s getting better with each update. I’ll be using the app with clients for the first time in the next few weeks.

**Developer response:** We are so stoked you are with us ralph2208. All you mention and a lot more is coming.  As a small dedicated crew, we wish we could do it all faster, but are constrained by the hours in a week.  Look for enhancements to lists (sub-lists/indenting) in the next release.  Mapping enhancements and photos are on the agenda too, but have to get through some other tuneups first. 

We are looking forward to your eventual upgrade.

## Frequently asked questions about Trip Pilot

### What does Trip Pilot do?

Trip Pilot is a group adventure planning tool designed to streamline the organization of trips and events. It allows users to create comprehensive plans, invite friends and family, discuss dates and activities, and manage essential lists for gear, tasks, and more. The app aims to reduce the time spent on organizing so users can focus on making memories.

### What are the key features of Trip Pilot?

Key features include quick and simple trip invitations via text, an activities list to build excitement, a pinnable map to show destinations, group chat for communication, group pack lists to ensure everyone is prepared, and an at-a-glance trip details page. Push notifications keep everyone informed of changes or cancellations.

### How much does Trip Pilot cost?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases available for an upgraded experience called Tribe Pilot Pro. Payment for the Pro version is charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Who is Trip Pilot for?

This app is ideal for anyone planning group trips, vacations, or events with friends, family, or colleagues. It's designed for people who want a centralized and collaborative way to organize all aspects of their shared adventures, from initial planning to packing and execution.

### Can I use Trip Pilot for multi-day trips with different locations?

Yes, the app supports multi-leg adventures. The pinnable map feature allows you to pin multiple locations, ensuring everyone in the group knows where to go throughout the trip. This is particularly useful for road trips or itineraries that involve visiting several different places.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.12.2 — 2021-11-01

• Redesigned trip screens! We aimed to improve the balance of the trip details screen by making more frequently used features easier to access and by consolidating some of the more basic details into one editing screen
• Additional bug fixes and improvements

### 3.12.1 — 2021-08-24

• Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 3.12.0 — 2021-07-19

New Feature: Offline Maps!!!  We overhauled and drastically improved our maps.  Now you can add custom pins, add descriptions to locations, upload .gpx files from devices and apps, all as part of our free tier.  Then Pro members can download areas of interest to their device for full offline access.

### 3.11.3 — 2021-05-22

• Group lists are now free! You no longer need to be a Pro user to add more than one person to a list or note.
• Chat upgrade! You can now send images in your trip's chat-- share important documents, funny photos, or anything you want to communicate with your group.

### 3.11.2 — 2021-05-12

• Dashboard update! Along with some design improvements, you can now view your recently opened trips and lists for faster access to what's important
• Updated profile design!
• Minor bug fixes and improvements

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