Comparison

Batch vs Alphabet Adventures

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Group trip planning
  • Book rentals and experiences
  • Curated group picks
  • Exclusive group pricing
  • Track RSVPs
  • Share itinerary
  • Group chat
  • Split expenses
Features
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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.

About

Alphabet Adventures

Document your travels by capturing a unique memory for each letter of the alphabet. Add photos, stories, and locations to create a personalized travel journal. Collaborate with companions and relive your adventures through a letter-by-letter slideshow.

Highlights
  • Alphabetized travel memories
  • Photo and story capture
  • Map pinning for locations
  • Collaborative adventures
  • Letter-by-letter slideshow
  • Trip organization tools
Features
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Turn every trip into a keepsake, one letter at a time. Alphabet Adventures is a travel memory journal with a simple twist: on every adventure, you collect one memory for each letter of the alphabet. A is for the airport croissant. B is for the bridge you crossed at sunset. Z is for... well, that's the fun part. Instead of a camera roll you'll never scroll back through, you end each trip with 26 little stories — photographed, pinned on a map, and told in your own words. HOW IT WORKS Start an adventure for your trip — a honeymoon, a road trip, a wedding weekend, a semester abroad Fill each letter with a memory: add photos, write the story, and drop a pin where it happened Watch your alphabet fill up as the trip unfolds — the hunt for tricky letters becomes a game the whole family plays Relive it all as a beautiful letter-by-letter slideshow when you're home BETTER TOGETHER Invite your travel companions to collaborate. Everyone can add memories to the same adventure, so the alphabet fills with each person's point of view — including the moments you missed. EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Trip dates, destinations, and notes keep each adventure organized Map pins turn your memories into a personal map of everywhere you've been Your photos and stories stay private to you and the people you invite WHY THE ALPHABET? Because "take more photos" isn't a plan, but "we still need J" is. The alphabet gives your trip a gentle scavenger hunt: it nudges you to notice the small stuff — street signs, strange fruit, funny mishaps — that turns out to be what you remember most. Start free with your first adventure. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited adventures. Your next trip is coming. Bring home the whole alphabet.

Screenshots

Batch4 screens
Alphabet Adventures4 screens

Verdict

The call

Batch and Alphabet Adventures both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Alphabet Adventures's written reviews are positive against 38% of Batch's. Alphabet Adventures also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Batch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alphabet Adventures sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Batch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alphabet Adventures holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Batch has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Batch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alphabet Adventures's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Batch ships an update every 3 weeks, Alphabet Adventures every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Batch versus Alphabet Adventures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatchAlphabet Adventures
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB131 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Bach LLCKGS Ventures, LLC

Customer experience

Batch

All ratings21,830 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral13.5%
Negative48.4%

Alphabet Adventures

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Alphabet Adventures

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Batch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alphabet Adventures

One-time1
  • Alphabet Adventures Premium$12.00

Questions

Is Batch free?
Batch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alphabet Adventures free?
Alphabet Adventures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Batch or Alphabet Adventures?
Alphabet Adventures is rated higher. Batch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Alphabet Adventures averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Batch or Alphabet Adventures have ads?
Alphabet Adventures shows ads; Batch does not.
Which is updated more often, Batch or Alphabet Adventures?
Batch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alphabet Adventures every 2 days. Most recently, Batch was updated on October 25, 2026 and Alphabet Adventures on October 6, 2026.

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