Ryanair vs Trip.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ryanair
Find the lowest airfares across Europe with this travel app. It offers convenient features like mobile check-in, digital boarding passes, and easy access to in-flight extras for a seamless travel experience.
- Lowest European fares
- Mobile check-in
- Mobile boarding pass
- In-flight extras
- Easy booking
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With this App at your fingertips, Europe is at your feet. We’re Ryanair, so of course you’ll find the lowest fares in Europe on our app. But you’ll also get handy extras like being able to check in while you’re on the move, a mobile boarding pass delivered straight to your phone and a choice of in-flight extras in one quick click. So why are you still reading? Download it now and get flying!
Trip.com
Plan your next holiday with an all-in-one travel app. Book flights, hotels, car rentals, and tours. Access travel essentials like e-sims and insurance. Earn rewards and enjoy 24/7 customer support.
- Flight booking with flexible cancellation
- Hotel price matching and booking discounts
- Car rental services
- Tour and attraction tickets
- E-sim and travel insurance
- Trip Coins for travel credit
- 24/7 customer support
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Welcome to your new all-in-one travel app! Trip.com makes planning your next holiday simple - not only do we have thousands of flight routes and hotels, but we also offer car hire, tour tickets, and other travel must-haves. Need an e-sim or travel insurance? We've got you covered. But there are multiple other reasons to use our app: #You Can Trust Us We've been rated as 'Great' on Trustpilot. Download now and browse with confidence - thousands of Trip.com users have had a positive experience with us! #Deals and Rewards Book with our app, earn Trip Coins travel credit, and save money on future trips. Keep booking to increase your membership tier and get exclusive benefits like free airport lounge access. #Free 24/7 Customer Support English-speaking agents are on-hand to answer your query within 30 seconds - and you can call us through the app for free. #Your Favorite Travel Brands Book your flights with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or EasyJet, and your stay in Hilton, Marriott, or Premier Inn hotels. You can also book trains across the country with Network Rail - in fact, all major companies are available on Trip.com. #Multiple Payment Options Credit card (incl. Amex), debit card, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay - we're confident you can use your preferred payment method with us. What Makes Trip.com Special? #Flights Plans changed? Enjoy our flexible flight cancellation options. We also offer exclusive app-only discounts, live status updates, and price alerts notifying you when flights are at their cheapest. #Hotels If you find a hotel cheaper elsewhere, we'll match the price. If there's an issue where you can't check in, we'll find you a new hotel. And if you book a flight with us, your hotel can cost up to 25% less! #Trains We sell train tickets in the UK, Europe, and across the globe! Our split ticketing feature makes rail travel even cheaper, and we don't charge any additional payment fees. #And Other Travel Essentials Book your guided tour, visit a famous (or less famous) attraction, rent a car, buy your e-sim or travel insurance, and more! Download the all-in-one travel app and book your next adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ryanair at none against Trip.com's shown. Ryanair also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Trip.com's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 17%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Ryanair against 4.6 for Trip.com. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85K and 37K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Ryanair's written reviews are positive against 42% of Trip.com's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Ryanair | Trip.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (85K ratings) | 4.6 (37K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 85K — better | 37K |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #77 | #30 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 345 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryanair Ltd. | Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. |
Customer experience
Ryanair
Trip.com
User reviews
Ryanair
From 85K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Efficient check-in process
- 📱 Convenient mobile boarding passes
Room to improve
- 🤑 Excessive fees and hidden charges
- 🤖 Poor customer service and support
- 🤔 Confusing and misleading app features
- 🛫 Frequent flight delays and cancellations
Trip.com
From 37K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient booking
- 💰 Affordable prices
- 📱 Reliable app
- 🤝 Great customer service
- 🌍 Useful for international travel
Room to improve
- 🐛 Booking issues and errors
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 💰 Misleading pricing and fees
- 🕰️ Slow refund/cancellation process
- 🤔 Confusing policies and communication
Bugs and requests
Ryanair
Reported bugs
3 issues- Passport scanning functionality not working
- Booking and check-in process glitches
- App crashing and losing user data
Requested features
3 requests- Improved communication about flight status updates
- Ability to easily manage and change bookings
- Better integration between app and website
Trip.com
Reported bugs
3 issues- Flights/hotels disappearing from search results
- Incorrect or missing booking information
- Compatibility issues with certain devices/platforms
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to share itinerary with others
- Improved seat selection and baggage options
- Better integration with airline/hotel loyalty programs
In-app purchases
Ryanair
No in-app purchases
Trip.com
No in-app purchases
