SeatBoost vs Tripsee.io
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SeatBoost
Enhance your flight experience with last-minute upgrades. Participate in live auctions or purchase instant upgrades for premium seating. You only pay if you win your bid.
- Live seat upgrade auctions
- Instant upgrade purchases
- Check flight eligibility
- Bid for companions
- Pay only if you win
- Automatic upgrade and boarding pass
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SeatBoost Upgrade your seat to a premium flight experience with SeatBoost’s live, last-minute auctions or through an instant purchase. **HOW IT WORKS** - Download the free SeatBoost app - Starting 24 hours before your flight's departure, check if your flight is eligible by retrieving your booking in the SeatBoost app - Join the live auction for your desired cabin and bid for an upgrade or purchase an upgrade right away - You can bid for yourself as well as for your traveling companions - You pay only if you win - Winners receive their upgrade and new boarding pass automatically at the end of the auction **AVAILABLE AIRLINES** SeatBoost is currently available on Avianca, Condor Airlines, Iberia, LATAM Airlines and TAP Air Portugal, with more airlines coming soon! **QUESTIONS** You can contact us at https://seatboost.com/#contact-us Personal data disclosure: www.seatboost.com/privacy-policy/#purposes-for-which-we-will-use-your-personal-data
Tripsee.io
This travel app streamlines your journey from home to the gate. It offers AI-powered packing lists, step-by-step guidance for navigating airports, and live flight updates to minimize travel stress.
- AI-generated packing lists
- Step-by-step door-to-gate plan
- Live flight monitoring and alerts
- Consolidated trip management
- Passenger rights information
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Meet Tripsee—the door-to-gate travel companion that keeps your packing, flights, and timelines in one place. Pack smarter with AI, follow a clear step-by-step plan to the gate, and get live updates so surprises don’t derail your day. Why travelers love Tripsee: Plan door-to-gate: See exactly when to leave and what happens next—transit time, security, walk to gate, boarding, departure, and arrival. Pack smarter with AI: Generate a smart packing list for each trip or traveler in seconds. Add categories, check items off, and reuse lists. Live flight monitoring: Track departure and arrival times, gates, and delays with timely alerts. All trips in one place: View upcoming and past trips at a glance and jump right into what needs attention. Flight assistance: When plans change, learn your passenger rights and the best next steps—all in one spot. Designed for peace of mind Clear, timeline-style guidance helps you stay on track every step of the way. Smart lists reduce last-minute stress and forgotten essentials. Helpful alerts keep you updated without constant checking. Perfect for: family vacations, business travel, first-time flyers, and anyone who wants an easier path from home to the gate. Tripsee requires an internet connection for live flight updates. Features and availability may vary by region and airline. - End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://tripsee.io/privacy-policy - Terms of Use: https://tripsee.io/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SeatBoost at none against Tripsee.io's 3. SeatBoost also leads on ratings volume (974 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Tripsee.io's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Tripsee.io sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SeatBoost asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tripsee.io holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SeatBoost has 974 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of SeatBoost's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tripsee.io's.
SeatBoost ships an update every 3 weeks, Tripsee.io every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SeatBoost | Tripsee.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (974 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 974 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | SeatBoost Inc. | Tripsee LLC |
Customer experience
SeatBoost
Tripsee.io
Bugs and requests
SeatBoost
Reported bugs
3 issues- App reporting outdated version
- Technical errors during bidding
- Upgrades not honored after winning bid
Requested features
5 requests- More airline partners
- Clearer upgrade availability information
- Longer bidding timeline
- Ability to cancel or amend bids
- Better customer support
Tripsee.io
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SeatBoost
No in-app purchases
Tripsee.io
- First Class Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- First Class1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- First Class No Trial$29.991 Year








