# Planafy vs EF Ultimate Break

Planafy and EF Ultimate Break both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Planafy's written reviews are positive against 49% of EF Ultimate Break's. Planafy also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). EF Ultimate Break's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 171). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 5.0 for Planafy against 4.9 for EF Ultimate Break. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EF Ultimate Break has 2.2K ratings behind it against 171, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Planafy's written reviews are positive against 49% of EF Ultimate Break's.

Planafy ships an update fortnightly, EF Ultimate Break weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planafy | EF Ultimate Break |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planafy/id1518853900/reviews)** | [4.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-ultimate-break/id1623217490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 171 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alejandro Santa-Cruz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518853899) | [Signum International AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197105708) |

## What reviewers say

### Planafy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planafy/id1518853900)

This app helps tour leaders organize trips by creating itineraries, sending automated reconfirmation emails, and managing daily schedules and optional activities. Travelers can access daily events, receive city suggestions, and sign up for activities.

**Highlights:** Create tour itineraries, Automated reconfirmation emails, Daily schedule management, Organize optional activities, Traveler access to events, City free time suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EF Ultimate Break

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-ultimate-break/id1623217490)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect with fellow travelers, Offline itinerary access, Trip management tools, Payment and excursion options, Shared photo albums, Currency converter

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Streamlined app experience
- 🤩 Excellent tour guides and experiences
- 💯 Memorable and enriching trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Unreliable chat functionality
- 🕰️ Slow app loading times
- 🤔 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planafy free?

Planafy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EF Ultimate Break free?

EF Ultimate Break is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Planafy or EF Ultimate Break?

Planafy is rated higher. Planafy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while EF Ultimate Break averages 4.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Planafy or EF Ultimate Break have ads?

Planafy shows ads; EF Ultimate Break does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planafy or EF Ultimate Break?

Planafy ships an update fortnightly, and EF Ultimate Break weekly. Most recently, Planafy was updated on October 15, 2026 and EF Ultimate Break on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*