# TripIt vs Travel Docs

The clearest difference is rating: TripIt at 4.8 against Travel Docs's 4.0. TripIt also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (313K vs 1). Travel Docs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 17.3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TripIt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $48.99 per year. Travel Docs asks for nothing beyond the download.

TripIt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TripIt has 313K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of TripIt's written reviews are positive against 50% of Travel Docs's.

TripIt ships an update every 6 weeks, Travel Docs every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TripIt | Travel Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (313K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripit-travel-planner/id311035142/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-docs/id547532604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **313K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **71.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 48 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **14.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TripIt](https://appshunter.io/developer/311035145) | [Wallace Bay](https://appshunter.io/developer/334487162) |

## What reviewers say

### TripIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripit-travel-planner/id311035142)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Organize all your travel plans in one place. Automatically create a comprehensive itinerary from booking confirmations and access reservation details, maps, and directions even offline. Upgrade for real-time flight alerts, fare refund notifications, and loyalty program tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic itinerary creation from bookings, Offline access to reservation details, Flight status alerts, Fare refund notifications, Loyalty program tracking, Maps and driving directions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TripIt Pro (1 Year) | $48.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps all travel info in one place
- 🚀 Automatically imports booking details
- 🚀 Provides flight change/delay notifications
- 👍 Helpful for organizing complex trips
- 👍 Useful for sharing itineraries with others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy when making changes to trips
- 🐛 Difficulty removing canceled items
- 🔒 Requires access to email account
- 🔒 Collects personal data
- 💰 Expensive pro subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect flight time/date information
- Trouble logging in and syncing accounts
- Unreliable calendar integration

**Requested features**

- Ability to duplicate/copy trip events
- Calendar view of trip itinerary
- Integrated expense tracking
- More customization options
- Improved sharing functionality


### Travel Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travel-docs/id547532604)

This app provides a secure digital wallet for managing all your essential travel documents. Easily store and access passports, visas, insurance, and more with a quick summary screen and photo capture.

**Highlights:** Virtual wallet for travel documents, Quick summary screen, Document type selection, Photo capture for documents, Store passports, visas, IDs, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TripIt free?

TripIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Travel Docs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TripIt or Travel Docs?

TripIt is rated higher. TripIt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 313K ratings, while Travel Docs averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TripIt or Travel Docs have ads?

Neither TripIt nor Travel Docs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TripIt or Travel Docs?

TripIt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Travel Docs every 48 months. Most recently, TripIt was updated on November 6, 2026 and Travel Docs on November 1, 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.*