# TripIt vs Guidebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guidebook at none against TripIt's 1. Guidebook also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.3). TripIt's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (312K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Guidebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Guidebook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TripIt has 312K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TripIt ships an update every 6 weeks, Guidebook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TripIt | Guidebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (312K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripit-travel-planner/id311035142/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidebook/id6463869722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **312K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TripIt](https://appshunter.io/developer/311035145) | [Guide Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705219001) |

## What reviewers say

### TripIt

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

**Currently charting:** #15 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


### Guidebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidebook/id6463869722)

Discover trusted recommendations for places to eat, visit, and explore from people you know. Save your favorite spots, share your best finds with friends, and plan activities with ease. Avoid unreliable reviews and wasted time with a trusted network of advice.

**Highlights:** Find trusted recommendations, Privately save places, Recommend favorite spots, Share finds with friends, Create location collections, Plan activities and trips

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TripIt free?

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

### Is Guidebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TripIt or Guidebook?

Guidebook is rated higher. TripIt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 312K ratings, while Guidebook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TripIt or Guidebook have ads?

Guidebook shows ads; TripIt does not.

### Which is updated more often, TripIt or Guidebook?

TripIt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Guidebook every 3 months. Most recently, TripIt was updated on October 22, 2026 and Guidebook on October 6, 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.*