Comparison

wheresTHAT vs Takeoff

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

Head to head
About

wheresTHAT

Features
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Ever looked out an airplane window and wondered "What IS that down there?" wheresTHAT answers that question in real-time. Whether you're flying at 30,000 feet or driving cross-country, wheresTHAT shows you exactly what's below — discovering landmarks, cities, natural wonders, and hidden gems you'd never know existed. FLIGHT MODE Enter your flight number and watch as fascinating places appear below you in real-time. That mountain range? The Rockies. That massive lake? Lake Tahoe. That historic site? Independence Hall. Transform boring flight time into an educational adventure. Perfect for curious travelers, geography enthusiasts, and anyone who loves discovering new places. DRIVING MODE Turn on GPS tracking and discover amazing locations as you drive. wheresTHAT shows you points of interest nearby — restaurants, landmarks, scenic viewpoints, and local attractions you might otherwise miss. Perfect for: - Road trips and scenic drives - Finding interesting stops along your route - Exploring new cities and regions - Making every drive an adventure AUGMENTED REALITY VIEW Point your camera at the horizon and see places labeled in real-time through AR. Know what you're looking at instantly, whether it's a distant mountain peak, a famous building, or a natural landmark. FEATURES - Real-time flight tracking with live location discovery - GPS-based driving mode for road trips - AR camera overlay with compass navigation - Google Maps integration with directions - Save favorite locations for future trips - Trip history to remember your discoveries - Works worldwide with millions of points of interest Turn every journey into a discovery adventure. Download wheresTHAT and never wonder "what's that?" again. Perfect for travelers, adventurers, geography lovers, and curious minds.

About

Takeoff

Create personalized day-by-day travel itineraries based on your interests and budget. Transform inspiration from travel videos into actionable plans, and collaborate with friends on trip details. Access your plans offline and sync them to your calendar.

Highlights
  • AI-generated itineraries
  • Plan from travel videos
  • Collaborative trip planning
  • Personalized picks library
  • Offline access
  • Map view
  • Calendar sync
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Takeoff plans your trip so you don't have to. Pick a destination, tell it your vibe: foodie, romantic, solo, family and get a full day-by-day itinerary with restaurants, activities, and hotels. Everything's mapped out and timed so you can stop researching and start packing. See a travel video you love? Paste a TikTok or Instagram link and Takeoff turns it into a real trip plan with actual places you can visit. PLAN WITH FRIENDS Add your travel group to any trip. Everyone can suggest spots, vote on favorites, and see the plan update in real time. Share your trip with a link. YOUR PICKS, YOUR WAY Save places you find anywhere: maps, travel guides, recommendations from friends, into your personal picks library. Drag them into any trip when you're ready. AI ITINERARIES Tell Takeoff your dates, budget, and travel style. It builds a day-by-day plan with places that actually make sense together, not random pins on a map. Adjust anything, swap spots, make it yours. SEE IT ON A MAP Every pick is plotted on a map so you can see what's near what. No more bouncing between Google Maps and a spreadsheet. WORKS OFFLINE Your trip plans are available offline. No Wi-Fi at the airport? No problem. EXPORT AND SHARE Sync your itinerary to your calendar or share it with a link. Anyone can view it, no app required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

wheresTHAT4 screens
Takeoff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: wheresTHAT at none against Takeoff'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Takeoff sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. wheresTHAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

wheresTHAT ships an update fortnightly, Takeoff every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
wheresTHAT versus Takeoff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterwheresTHATTakeoff
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB72 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperScott TobinRally App, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

wheresTHAT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Takeoff

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is wheresTHAT free?
wheresTHAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Takeoff free?
Takeoff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do wheresTHAT or Takeoff have ads?
Neither wheresTHAT nor Takeoff shows ads.
Which is updated more often, wheresTHAT or Takeoff?
wheresTHAT ships an update fortnightly, and Takeoff every 3 weeks. Most recently, wheresTHAT was updated on September 17, 2026 and Takeoff on October 6, 2026.

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