Hellobud vs PLNR
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.
PLNR
Create visually appealing day-by-day travel itineraries with AI assistance. Organize flights, accommodations, and activities, and collaborate with friends in real time. Works offline and syncs across devices.
- AI-generated itineraries
- Day-by-day planning
- Map integration with routes
- Automatic booking import
- Real-time collaboration
- Offline access
- Customizable cover photos
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PLNR makes trip planning simple and visual. Build beautiful day-by-day itineraries for any trip, whether it's a weekend getaway or a month-long adventure. Plan your trip, day by day Organize each day with notes and photos. See your entire trip at a glance with a clean calendar layout. Add flights, stays, and map pins Keep all your travel details in one place - flights, accommodations, and locations pinned on a map with driving routes. Beautiful cover photos Search thousands of high-quality photos, or upload your own, to make your itinerary look stunning. Plan trips by chatting with AI. Tell PLNR what you want — "a relaxed 3 days in Rome, good food, not too touristy" — and it builds your day-by-day itinerary instantly. Then edit it just by chatting, and plan together with friends in real time. Plan your trip, day by day Organize each day with notes and photos. See your whole trip at a glance. Add flights, stays & map pins Keep flights, accommodation, and pinned locations with driving routes in one place. Import bookings automatically Upload confirmations and PLNR adds flights, hotels, and activities for you. Share & collaborate in real time Invite companions as viewers or editors. Edits, comments, and activity sync live. Beautiful cover photos · Works offline · Syncs across app + plnr.guide No ads. No tracking. Just a simple, beautiful trip planner. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://plnr.guide/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hellobud at none against PLNR's 2. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. PLNR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hellobud asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hellobud | PLNR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hellobud | Sophia Mina |
In-app purchases
Hellobud
No in-app purchases
PLNR
- PLNR Pro$4.991 Month
- PLNR Pro$34.991 Year
