Comparison

eCompendium App vs Travel Mate

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

Head to head
About

eCompendium App

Features
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eCompendium allows you all of the benefits of the hotel, in your hand.

About

Travel Mate

Features
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Your intelligent travel companion for effortless planning and unforgettable adventures. WHY EVENT MATE? • Unique, tailored itineraries in seconds: tell us your destination and preferences. • Customized for you: favorite experiences, flexible dates, and tailored recommendations. • Drag, edit, and refine: rearrange your trip blocks with intuitive drag-and-drop. • Save and revisit later: store trips for future use, and access with one tap. • Seamless syncing: plans available across your devices. REAL TRAVEL. REAL STORIES. “Event Mate turned our vague dream into a daily plan in under a minute.” - my Grandma “Smooth, smart, and so personalised. I’ve finally organised my trip the way I want.” - my Brother HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter your destination and dates. 2. Let AI curate attractions, meals, and suggestions. 3. Customise effortlessly with drag-and-drop. 4. Save, share, and take your itinerary everywhere. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Built-in automatic planning based on your own interests means no more starting from scratch. • Interactive layout makes editing visual and fun. • Offline access lets you view your plans anywhere. • Designed for all travellers: solo, families, or groups.

Screenshots

eCompendium App4 screens
Travel Mate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eCompendium App at none against Travel Mate's 3. eCompendium App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Travel Mate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Travel Mate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. eCompendium App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eCompendium App ships an update every 3 weeks, Travel Mate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
eCompendium App versus Travel Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereCompendium AppTravel Mate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYARRA HOTEL GROUP PTY LTDJOSHUA D SAPWELL

In-app purchases

None

eCompendium App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Travel Mate

Subscriptions3
  • Travel Mate Premium – Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Travel Mate Premium – Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Travel Mate Premium – Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is eCompendium App free?
eCompendium App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Travel Mate free?
Travel Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do eCompendium App or Travel Mate have ads?
Travel Mate shows ads; eCompendium App does not.
Which is updated more often, eCompendium App or Travel Mate?
eCompendium App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Travel Mate every 3 days. Most recently, eCompendium App was updated on November 7, 2026 and Travel Mate on November 4, 2026.

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