Comparison

Dolan vs Bubbles

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

Head to head
About

Dolan

This AI-powered travel planner creates personalized itineraries for Indonesia through conversational input. Discover authentic experiences and refine your plans in real-time. Book stays and activities directly within the app.

Highlights
  • AI-powered trip planning
  • Personalized itineraries
  • Real-time plan refinement
  • Discover local experiences
  • Bookings for stays and activities
  • Conversational interface
Features
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Dolan – Your AI travel planner for Indonesia Say where you want to go. Dolan plans it, and you can book it. Dolan turns a simple conversation into a complete, bookable trip. Tell us your dates, who's coming, your budget and what you love, and Dolan builds a personalized itinerary with flights, stays and experiences in minutes. NEW: Flights are here Search, compare and book flights to, from and around Indonesia, right inside Dolan. Or let Dolan add them to your itinerary for you, matched to your dates. How it works • Tell Dolan your dream trip in your own words • Get a tailored itinerary with flights, stays and things to do • Swap hotels, rearrange activities and refine your plan by chat • Book your whole trip in one checkout Island-hop with ease Planning Bali, then Lombok? Or Yogyakarta, then Bali? Dolan connects every leg of your trip, with flights between islands, stays at each stop and experiences along the way. Everything for your trip, in one app • Flights: search and book in a few taps • Stays: hotels and villas picked for your style • Experiences: authentic, local activities and tours • eSIM: stay connected from the moment you land • Travel insurance: get covered before you go Built for travelers who want meaningful experiences, not generic tours. Whether you're after nature escapes, cultural heritage, hidden gems or a slower pace, Dolan adapts to how you travel. Currently focused on Indonesia. More destinations coming soon. Start with a conversation, and let your trip take shape.

About

Bubbles

Features
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Plan less. Do more. Together - Built in Europe Create a group and instantly access a shared map, shared gallery, shared calendar, shared checklists, and shared expenses - all synced for everyone. Simply invite friends with a link or add them in-app. Picture this: BBQ in the park. • Add it to the shared calendar so everyone can RSVP. • Drop the meeting point on the shared map so everyone knows where to meet (and who’s already there). • Use the shared checklist to add items, check them off, and assign who brings what. • Split the grocery bill with shared expenses when you shop. • Post photos to the shared gallery so everyone has instant access. Perfect for weekend trips, vacations, shared apartments, families, or just your friend group. One App, all features, infinite Bubbles. Features: • Shared Calendar: plan together & collect RSVPs • Shared Map: pin places & find your friends • Shared Gallery: everyone’s photos, sortable by likes • Shared Checklists: nothing forgotten; assign owners • Shared Expenses: split costs in seconds • Camera Widget: snap memories from the lock screen Download Bubbles and bring your group together—everything in one Bubble. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dolan4 screens
Bubbles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dolan at none against Bubbles's 2. Dolan also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dolan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolan ships an update fortnightly, Bubbles every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Dolan versus Bubbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolanBubbles
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPT. Warna Nusantara GlobalVimutec UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

In-app purchases

None

Dolan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubbles

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Dolan free?
Dolan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubbles free?
Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dolan or Bubbles have ads?
Neither Dolan nor Bubbles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dolan or Bubbles?
Dolan ships an update fortnightly, and Bubbles every 8 days. Most recently, Dolan was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bubbles on November 4, 2026.

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