Batch vs EF Ultimate Break
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Batch
This app simplifies group trip planning for celebrations and getaways. It allows users to discover and book accommodations, activities, and dining in popular cities, all while managing guest lists, itineraries, and expenses collaboratively.
- Group trip planning
- Book rentals and experiences
- Curated group picks
- Exclusive group pricing
- Track RSVPs
- Share itinerary
- Group chat
- Split expenses
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Batch is the #1 group travel app for Millennials and Gen Z, trusted by over 3 million party planners to pull off unforgettable weekends—without losing their minds (or spreadsheets). Whether you’re planning a bachelorette, birthday, or just a damn good time, Batch lets you plan the entire trip in one app. Think: rentals, experiences, bars, restaurants, and more across 70+ top party cities. Why planners choose Batch: - Curated picks tailored for groups - Exclusive group pricing and perks - Flexible cancellations All the planning power, none of the drama: - Invite guests and track RSVPs - Share your itinerary and updates - Run polls to make group decisions faster - Group chat to keep the chaos organized - Track and split expenses - without any awkward money convos Join 3 million+ party planners already using Batch. Download the app and plan a trip no one will shut up about.
EF Ultimate Break
This app helps young adults aged 18-35 prepare for and manage their global adventures. Connect with fellow travelers, access your itinerary offline, and stay organized with trip details and payment management.
- Connect with fellow travelers
- Offline itinerary access
- Trip management tools
- Payment and excursion options
- Shared photo albums
- Currency converter
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EF Ultimate Break makes it super easy for anyone 18–35 to explore the world. Speaking of easy, we made this app to help travelers like you prepare for your adventure, connect with other travelers, and manage your trip—all in one (you guessed it) easy place. Meet, greet, chat, repeat. • Create your profile to start connecting with your travel friends • Meet the Tour Director, your fearless leader on-tour • Chat with your group—ask Q’s and give A’s • Get notifications from your Trip Consultant Stay on top of the details • View your flights, accommodations, and itinerary—even without Wi-Fi • Customize your trip with optional excursions • Make payments and feel responsible about it • Prepare for your trip with your Know Before You Go guide • Use the global-currency converter bc math is hard • Access your tour evaluation and submit reviews Keep daydreaming, keep traveling. • Post your best pics to a shared album with your group • Keep up with your new friends and plan your next adventure together
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EF Ultimate Break at every 8 days against Batch's every 3 weeks. EF Ultimate Break also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 38%). Batch's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 2.2K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Batch against 4.9 for EF Ultimate Break. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Batch has 22K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Batch's written reviews are positive against 49% of EF Ultimate Break's.
Batch ships an update every 3 weeks, EF Ultimate Break every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Batch | EF Ultimate Break |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (22K ratings) | 4.9 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | 49.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 2.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Bach LLC | Signum International AG |
Customer experience
Batch
EF Ultimate Break
User reviews
Batch
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Great concept for planning bachelorette parties
- 👍 Helpful for organizing group activities and expenses
- 🚀 Convenient way to keep everyone informed and on the same page
- 👍 Provides useful recommendations for activities and events
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Poor customer service and unresponsive to issues
- 🤔 Misleading or inaccurate information about booked events/activities
- 💰 Overcharging and issues with refunds/cancellations
EF Ultimate Break
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Streamlined app experience
- 🤩 Excellent tour guides and experiences
- 💯 Memorable and enriching trips
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Unreliable chat functionality
- 🕰️ Slow app loading times
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
Bugs and requests
Batch
Reported bugs
4 issues- App log-out issues causing users to miss updates
- Incorrect event details and reservations not properly booked
- Expense tracking and cost-splitting features not functioning properly
- Compatibility problems and app crashes on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Improve notification system and in-app messaging
- Add ability to edit polls and itinerary after creation
- Provide more customization options for individual users
- Enhance security and verification of third-party vendors
EF Ultimate Break
Reported bugs
4 issues- Chat room not loading properly
- Profile information unable to be updated
- Constant 'loading' screen with no resolution
- Inability to create a new account
Requested features
4 requests- Add private messaging between travelers
- Improve push notifications for chat updates
- Allow browsing and booking of new trips within the app
- Provide a note-taking feature for free time planning
In-app purchases
Batch
No in-app purchases
EF Ultimate Break
No in-app purchases
