TripADeal vs Translink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TripADeal
Discover and book incredible travel deals directly from your mobile device. Explore hundreds of global destinations, earn and redeem Qantas Points, and manage your bookings on the go. This app offers a convenient way to plan your dream holiday with expert-curated packages.
- Browse hundreds of global trip deals
- Earn and use Qantas Frequent Flyer points
- Save favorite deals
- Share deals with others
- Book deals directly from mobile
- Manage existing bookings
- View detailed itineraries
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TripADeal is a proudly Australian owned and operated online travel agent offering bucket list tour, cruise and resort holiday packages at unbelievable prices and our partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer allows you to earn and use Qantas Points on all holidays. Whether you’re after a tour-and-cruise odyssey, adventure package, romantic trip or family escape, TripADeal offers something for everyone. Now you can book outstanding value deals on the go with the new TripADeal app. • Browse hundreds of trips to the hottest destinations throughout the world - it’s your one stop travel shop! • Earn and use Qantas Frequent Flyer points on all holiday packages • Save your favourite deals so you can easily book later • Share deals you love with friends, family and travel buddies • Book deals directly from your mobile device • Easily manage your existing booking while on the go • View your detailed itinerary before and during your travels • Easily get in touch with our team from within the app Whether you’re an experienced traveller or embarking on your first journey, there’s plenty of reasons to book with TripADeal: • We live and breathe travel which means we know what makes a trip truly unforgettable • Established in 2011, we’re industry leaders who are accredited by the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA), as well as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) • Our team of travel experts have done all the leg work for you, so you can relax knowing you’re taking in the best sights and experiences at the best value possible • If you’re not comfortable booking online, our travel consultants are ready to take your call, walk you through our deals, answer any questions and even complete your booking over the phone • With TripADeal you get more bang for your buck! We’ve gone direct to the source, cutting out the middle man to ensure you get the best value possible Download the app today, book an unbeatable travel deal and make the holiday of your dreams a reality!
Translink
Plan your public transport journeys across Queensland with real-time information and live navigation. Save and share your favorite trips for easy access. This official government app offers personalized travel preferences and alerts.
- Real-time journey planning
- Travel alerts
- Live navigation
- Save and share trips
- Personalized travel preferences
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The Translink app is the official Queensland Government app for public transport journey planning. The new app provides increased personalisation and flexibility to customise your travel preferences including: • Real time journey planning and travel alerts • Live navigation • Ability to save and share trips For more information or Translink app privacy and conditions, visit translink.com.au/translinkapp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TripADeal at 15.6 against Translink's 17.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TripADeal | Translink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 5.8% of reviews — better | 4.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 273 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trip A Deal | Department of Transport and Main Roads |
Customer experience
TripADeal
Translink
User reviews
TripADeal
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Great company, great holidays
- 👍 Exceptional trips and deals
- 👍 Itinerary information provided early
Room to improve
- 🐛 Login issues persist
- 🐛 App crashes easily
- 🐛 Cannot save favorite trips
- 🐛 Search functionality poor
- 🐛 App is slow
Translink
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 🚀 Responsive and good performance
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Much improved over previous app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate real-time data and timetables
- 🤔 Cluttered and difficult to navigate
- 🔍 Address search function underperforming
- 🚫 Removal of useful features from old app
Bugs and requests
TripADeal
Reported bugs
41 issues- Login does not work despite correct credentials
- App shows logged in on profile but asks for login on bookings page
- App crashes easily
- Cannot save destinations into favorites
- Save option does not work
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- Search does not work well
- Unable to login, keeps saying wrong password
- Password reset email not sent
- Login issues persist for over a year
- App does nothing after entering username and password
- Account closed error
- App does not recognize login details it just accepted
- Map view and navigation are confusing
- Sign-in feature does not work
- Cannot save trips to favorites
- Error message: 'please choose a stronger password'
- App asks to login again repeatedly
- App is designed to send advertising material
- Impossible to login, takes back to sign in page
- Invalid login details after reinstalling
- Cannot create an account, password not accepted
- Cannot get out of the login screen
- App does not recognize email and/or password
- App does not work for TripADeal customers who need to log in
- Reset password, password still wrong
- Cannot set up account, invalid email address message
- App keeps going back to login page
- App does not accept iCloud email address
- App is slow
- App keeps taking user back to login page
- App error: 'invalid login details'
- App error: 'email address is invalid or make password more secure'
- App says invalid when trying to sign in online
- App logs out frequently and requires re-entry of login details
- App does not let user see itinerary, redirects to home page
- Offline download of itinerary does not load
- Cannot get back into account after signing up
- Password reset not accepted
- App goes in circles, painful to get booking details
- App does not accept email credentials
- App does not let user see itinerary
Requested features
13 requests- Fix the login functionality
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Enable saving destinations to favorites
- Improve search functionality
- Update the app regularly
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- Fix the password reset process
- Make the app more user-friendly
- Improve map view and navigation
- Support iCloud email addresses
- Fix the perpetual login loops
- Ensure app works correctly overseas
- Provide better customer support for app issues
- Fix the issue where the app logs out frequently
Translink
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and errors
- Laggy and slow performance
- Incorrect route recommendations
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to search and view specific bus/train routes
- Option to save favorite stops and routes
- Integration with Go Card for seamless ticketing
- Widgets and Apple Watch app support
- Customizable trip planning and saved trips
In-app purchases
TripADeal
No in-app purchases
Translink
No in-app purchases
