Comparison

Placestash vs JourGuide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Placestash

Features
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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.

About

JourGuide

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Placestash4 screens
JourGuide4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Placestash sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. JourGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Placestash versus JourGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlacestashJourGuide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPlacestash Europe BVZYLARIS SOFTWARE SL

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Placestash

Subscriptions2
  • Creator subscription3 Months trial$3.991 Month
  • Business Subscription Plan$8.991 Month
One-time8
  • 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
None

JourGuide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Placestash free?
Placestash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JourGuide free?
JourGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Placestash or JourGuide have ads?
Neither Placestash nor JourGuide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Placestash or JourGuide?
Placestash ships an update every 6 weeks, and JourGuide every 9 days. Most recently, Placestash was updated on September 17, 2026 and JourGuide on September 23, 2026.

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