Comparison

TripIt vs Tripsource

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

Head to head
About

TripIt

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
Currently charting
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Join nearly 20 million travelers on the world's highest-rated travel planner app for trip and itinerary organization! TRAVEL ITINERARY As soon as you book a flight, hotel, rental car or other travel plan, simply forward it to plans@tripit.com and we’ll automatically add it to your comprehensive itinerary. Seamlessly sync travel plans to your calendar or share them with anyone you choose. RESERVATION DETAILS No more frantically searching through your inbox for important details about your travel plans, like when your flight gets in or the confirmation number for your hotel. Find them in a flash with TripIt — even when you’re offline. Access this information hands-free with Siri shortcuts! Upload PDFs, photos, boarding passes, digital passport QR codes and more to your travel itinerary, so you can track everything in one place. MAPS AND DIRECTIONS The TripIt app includes all the map-related tools you’ll need on-the-go (it’s great for road trips). - Plot out your entire trip on Google Maps or Apple Maps - Quickly pull up transportation options and driving directions between two points - Easily locate the closest restaurants, parking, ATMs and more TRIPIT PRO For roughly the price of checking your bags, upgrade to TripIt Pro to access exclusive travel perks all year long. When you upgrade, TripIt Pro will do all this for you (and more!): • Share real-time flight status alerts and check in reminders • Notify you if you're eligible for a refund if your fare price drops after booking • Track your reward programs and alert you if points are expiring • Navigate you through the airport with interactive maps • Keep you informed when a potential disruption may impact your trip Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Your TripIt Pro subscription will be good for 1 year, and automatically renew each year at $48.99 unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before your term ends. To manage your subscription, including auto-renew, visit iTunes Account Settings. FREE TRIPIT PRO FOR SAP CONCUR USERS If your company uses SAP Concur, you may receive complimentary TripIt Pro benefits that most travelers have to pay for. Make sure you’re connected to TripIt to get itineraries created for you as soon as you book, and receive a complimentary subscription to TripIt Pro, if you’re eligible. For more information, see the TripIt User Agreement (https://www.tripit.com/uhp/userAgreement) and Privacy Policy (https://www.tripit.com/uhp/privacyPolicy).

About

Tripsource

This app serves as a comprehensive business travel assistant, consolidating all trip details into a single, organized platform. It provides real-time notifications and alerts, and allows for booking directly within the app for optimal rates and experience.

Highlights
  • Consolidated trip details
  • Real-time flight notifications
  • Risk alerts
  • In-app trip booking
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Tripsource by BCD Travel is designed exclusively for our clients, giving their travelers the control, clarity and confidence to travel their way. Whether you're a frequent traveler, an occasional booker or managing travel on behalf of others, Tripsource makes it easy to shop, book and manage travel in one intuitive experience. From planning and booking to arriving and getting home, everything you need is right at your fingertips. Tripsource is available in more than 170 countries and supports 12 languages: Dutch, English, French, French (Canadian), German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish and Swedish.

Screenshots

TripIt4 screens
Tripsource4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tripsource at none against TripIt's 1. Tripsource also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.3). TripIt's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 39%) and ratings volume (311K vs 13K). On price, 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. TripIt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $48.99 per year. Tripsource asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TripIt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TripIt has 311K ratings behind it against 13K, 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 39% of Tripsource's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TripIt ships an update every 6 weeks, Tripsource every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
TripIt versus Tripsource: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripItTripsource
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (311K ratings) — better4.6 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews — better39.2% of reviews
Number of ratings311K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.315.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTripItBCD Travel

Customer experience

TripIt

All ratings310,737 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews2,617 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative22.0%

Tripsource

All ratings12,846 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative51.1%

User reviews

TripIt

From 311K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

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

Tripsource

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent customer service
  • 📆 Keeps all trip info in one place
  • 🔔 Provides helpful reminders and updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🔒 Login and registration issues
  • 📍 Inaccurate location and trip details
  • 🕰️ Delayed or missing trip information
  • 🤖 Poor user experience and workflow

Bugs and requests

TripIt

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect flight time/date information
  • Trouble logging in and syncing accounts
  • Unreliable calendar integration

Requested features

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

Tripsource

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank white screen on login
  • Disappearing or lost trip data
  • Constant need to re-login

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sync with calendar and email
  • Ability to edit and manage trips
  • Direct integration with airline/hotel apps

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TripIt

Subscriptions1
  • TripIt Pro (1 Year)$48.991 Year
None

Tripsource

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TripIt free?
TripIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tripsource free?
Tripsource is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TripIt or Tripsource?
TripIt is rated higher. TripIt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 311K ratings, while Tripsource averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.
Do TripIt or Tripsource have ads?
Neither TripIt nor Tripsource shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TripIt or Tripsource?
TripIt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tripsource every 2 weeks. Most recently, TripIt was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tripsource on September 25, 2026.

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