# TravelUp vs Ready Set Vacation! Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ready Set Vacation! Countdown at 92% against TravelUp's 1%. Ready Set Vacation! Countdown also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (123 vs 7). TravelUp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ready Set Vacation! Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TravelUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ready Set Vacation! Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ready Set Vacation! Countdown has 123 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 1% of TravelUp's written reviews are positive against 92% of Ready Set Vacation! Countdown's.

TravelUp ships an update every 2 months, Ready Set Vacation! Countdown every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TravelUp | Ready Set Vacation! Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travelup/id533082777/reviews) | **[4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-vacation-countdown/id548194955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 1.3% of reviews | **92.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Travelup Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/533082780) | [Cobalt Sign](https://appshunter.io/developer/548194958) |

## What reviewers say

### TravelUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travelup/id533082777)

Organize all your travel details in one place with a virtual assistant. Receive real-time alerts for flights, access booking information, and discover handy travel services. Book flights, hotels, and more with ease.

**Highlights:** Virtual travel assistant, Consolidated trip itinerary, Real-time trip alerts, Flight, hotel, and car booking, Travel rules and services, Past, current, and future trip view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ready Set Vacation! Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-set-vacation-countdown/id548194955)

Plan your next getaway with a travel countdown, flight and hotel deals, and curated tours. Stay organized with an integrated checklist and weather updates. Share your excitement and customize your countdown experience.

**Highlights:** Vacation countdown timer, Flight and hotel search, Tours and activities booking, Integrated travel checklist, Weather and temperature indicator, Customizable backgrounds, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ready Set Holiday! PRO Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful countdown feature
- 💡 Useful information about destination
- 🎨 Attractive backgrounds
- 🔍 Accurate tracking of days/weeks until holiday

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional ads
- 💰 Paid features required for customization
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not always accurate
- Difficulty changing location/destination

**Requested features**

- Option to track multiple holidays
- Customizable countdown formats
- Ability to upload own destination photos
- Push notification reminders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TravelUp free?

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

### Is Ready Set Vacation! Countdown free?

Ready Set Vacation! Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TravelUp or Ready Set Vacation! Countdown?

Ready Set Vacation! Countdown is rated higher. TravelUp averages 1.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ready Set Vacation! Countdown averages 4.7 from 123 ratings.

### Do TravelUp or Ready Set Vacation! Countdown have ads?

Both TravelUp and Ready Set Vacation! Countdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TravelUp or Ready Set Vacation! Countdown?

TravelUp ships an update every 2 months, and Ready Set Vacation! Countdown every 3 weeks. Most recently, TravelUp was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ready Set Vacation! Countdown 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.*