STAXY vs The Plot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STAXY
This platform connects UK university students for carpooling. It helps students find affordable and convenient travel options while reducing their environmental impact. Share existing car journeys to save money and the planet.
- University student exclusive carpooling
- List and share car journeys
- Affordable and convenient transport
- Reduce carbon footprint
- UK-wide student network
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STAXY is a University exclusive carpooling platform. STAXY provides a platform for University students in the UK to both list and share car journeys that they are already making. Our aim is to enable students across the UK to access more affordable and convenient transport whilst reducing their carbon footprint.
The Plot
Discover authentic travel recommendations from friends and family, not just ads. Share your adventures with map-based plotting and uncover hidden gems through real traveler experiences worldwide. Compile posts into trip collections to showcase your entire journey.
- Trip Collections for complete journeys
- Location search for authentic experiences
- Community verified traveler content
- Interactive maps with experience overlays
- Privacy controls for profiles
- Global traveler community
- Photo sharing of travel moments
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Discover Your Next Adventure Through Your Friends' Travels Turn inspiration into your next trip with the ultimate travel discovery platform. Skip the sponsored posts and paid promotions — get real recommendations from friends, family, and travelers you actually trust. Share your adventures with map-based plotting, and uncover hidden gems through authentic experiences from real travelers around the world. Compile your posts into complete trip collections that showcase your full route — from the perfect sunset spot to the best local café. Discover the experiences, vibes, and hidden spots you won't find in a traditional guidebook.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: STAXY at every 11 days against The Plot's every 6 months. STAXY also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, 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.
STAXY ships an update every 11 days, The Plot every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STAXY | The Plot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | STAXY Ltd | ThePlotLTD |
Customer experience
STAXY
The Plot
In-app purchases
STAXY
No in-app purchases
The Plot
No in-app purchases
