Placestash vs JourGuide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Placestash
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Placestash – Discover places together! Explore hidden gems, share your experiences, and connect with other travelers. It’s all about that place—whether it's a cozy café, a stunning viewpoint, or a local favorite. Start exploring today! Join our fast growing travel community.
JourGuide
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JourGuide transforms the way you plan your trips. Tell us where you are, how much time you have, and what you want to experience — our AI generates an optimized itinerary in seconds, ready to follow. VERIFIED PLACES, NEVER MADE UP Unlike other apps, JourGuide verifies every place before including it in your route. Our verification engine removes any non-existent or incorrect location. What you see in your itinerary, exists. GEOGRAPHICALLY OPTIMIZED ROUTES The order of stops is not random. JourGuide calculates the most efficient route so you don't waste time backtracking and make the most of every minute of your visit. REAL PERSONALIZATION Select your interests: history, culture, gastronomy, nature, adventure, viewpoints, shopping... and the itinerary adapts to you. Filter by available time (1 hour, half day, full day, or several days) and transport mode (on foot, by car, or public transport). DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES Tell us your children's ages and JourGuide adapts every stop to be appropriate and enjoyable for everyone. Interactive museums, parks, zoos, aquariums, castles and much more — always with specific tips for travelling with kids. SAVE AND SHARE Save your favorite itineraries to your profile and share them with a direct link with whoever is travelling with you. NEAR YOU Discover plans available in your area with a single tap, without having to search for anything. WHY JOURGUIDE? - Verified places — never made up - Optimized routes to save time - Personalization by interests, time and transport - Adapted to your children's ages - Works in any city in the world - Save and share your plans Plan your next adventure in seconds. Download JourGuide and explore more in less time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JourGuide at none against Placestash's 10. JourGuide also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Placestash's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.2). 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
Both are free to download. Placestash sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. JourGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.
Placestash ships an update every 6 weeks, JourGuide every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Placestash | JourGuide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Placestash Europe BV | ZYLARIS SOFTWARE SL |
In-app purchases
Placestash
- Creator subscription3 Months trial$3.991 Month
- Business Subscription Plan$8.991 Month
- Travel Recommendation Tip$0.99
- Travel Recommendation Tip$1.99
- Travel Recommendation Tip$2.99
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- Travel Guide$11.99
- Travel Guide$12.99
- Travel Guide$14.99
- Travel Guide$17.99
- Travel Guide$22.99
JourGuide
No in-app purchases









