Hellobud vs WandrLyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hellobud
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Tired of planning group trips in endless group chats? Hellobud combines polls, itinerary, shared expenses and chat in one app. Agree on dates, build the plan, split costs - and let Bud (AI) suggest ideas. Why Hellobud • Polls for dates, destination, stays and activities • Shared day-by-day itinerary • Clear expense splits and reimbursements • Feed, favorites, lists and trip documents • Hotel & activity search plus AI suggestions How it works 1. Create a trip (even without an account) 2. Invite friends with a link 3. Vote, plan and settle - together Download Hellobud and plan your next friends trip without the chaos.
WandrLyst
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WandrLyst transforms web research into organized itineraries. Capture travel articles and blogs, extract places automatically, then build location-aware day-by-day plans—all in one app. From scattered research to structured plans Planning a trip means drowning in browser tabs, screenshots, and saved links. WandrLyst captures your research, turns it into actionable placemarks, then organizes everything into an itinerary based on location and timing. How it works: Research → Placemarks → Itinerary Save articles about "10 Best Ramen Shops in Osaka" or "Hidden Gems in Lisbon." Extract locations with one tap. Build your days around them automatically. Adjust on the fly when plans change. Key Features: Research Sources – Capture travel articles from anywhere on the web using the share extension. AI extracts placemarks and notes from full articles or selected quotes. Browse pre-curated travel sources or save your own discoveries. Organize research by trip with tags and categories. Placemarks Library – Extracted places save automatically to your library. Add restaurants, museums, parks, and activities to your itinerary manually or let AI organize them for you. Smart Itinerary Builder – Turn saved placemarks into a day-by-day plan with one tap. AI organizes activities by location and timing to maximize your time. Drag and drop to reorganize. View as timeline or calendar. Ask WandrLyst – Get travel advice backed by verified sources. Ask questions, confirm details, adjust plans on the fly. The more placemarks you save, the better the recommendations. Collaborative Planning – Invite travel companions to view and edit together. Share research sources, contribute placemarks, refine the itinerary. Everyone participates, no one does all the work. Adapt in Real-Time – Weather alerts notify you of changes. Quickly reorganize your day if plans shift. Swap activities between days with drag and drop. Location-Aware – See travel times between activities. Group nearby places together. Plan efficiently around geography, not just interest. Perfect for: Exploring unfamiliar cities where you don't speak the language Turning hours of scattered web research into actionable plans Coordinating group trips with different interests and schedules Maximizing limited vacation time with organized, location-based planning Free & Premium Free includes one itinerary and one chat session with Ask WandrLyst. Premium unlocks unlimited itineraries, unlimited chat sessions, AI-powered itinerary building and extraction, and removes ads. Privacy-focused Your trips stay private. We don't sell your data. Built by an iOS developer and frequent traveler who wanted to make research-to-itinerary planning simple for everyone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hellobud at none against WandrLyst's 2. Hellobud also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. WandrLyst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Hellobud asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hellobud ships an update weekly, WandrLyst every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hellobud | WandrLyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hellobud | Outside Apps Inc. |
In-app purchases
Hellobud
No in-app purchases
WandrLyst
- Monthly$7.991 Month
- Annual$69.991 Year









