Comparison

AwardTool vs TripWaffle

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

Head to head
About

AwardTool

Effortlessly find and book award flights across numerous airlines and loyalty programs in real-time. This tool helps you discover business and first-class seats using your existing points, maximizing their value for your next trip.

Highlights
  • Real-time award availability search
  • Supports 30+ loyalty programs
  • Panorama view for multiple dates/cabins
  • Customizable smart alerts
  • Search up to 365 days out
  • Covers all major airline alliances
Features
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No more guesswork. AwardTool reveals real-time award availability across top airlines and loyalty programs. Discover business and first-class seats for the points you already have. Stop wasting time on multiple airline sites. With AwardTool, you can instantly search, compare, and book award flights across programs like Air France/KLM Flying Blue, ANA, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, and more — all in seconds. AwardTool helps you maximize the value of your points by finding the best redemption opportunities available anywhere. Whether you’re looking for a spontaneous weekend trip or a long-haul first-class experience, AwardTool brings transparency to the world of award travel. REAL-TIME AWARD SEARCH Search across 30+ loyalty programs in real time and find the exact seats available for your miles or points. PANORAMA VIEW View multiple dates and cabins at once with a clear, calendar-style overview — ideal for flexible travelers. SMART ALERTS Set custom alerts for your favorite routes and get notified instantly when better award seats appear. FULL COVERAGE Search availability up to 365 days out, for any route, fare class, or program — domestic or international. ALLIANCE SUPPORT AwardTool covers all major alliances: Star Alliance, Oneworld, and SkyTeam. SUPPORTED AIRLINE PROGRAMS Air Canada Aeroplan Air France / KLM Flying Blue ANA Mileage Club Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan American Airlines AAdvantage Avianca LifeMiles British Airways Executive Club Avios Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Delta SkyMiles Emirates Skywards Etihad Guest Iberia Plus Lufthansa Miles & More Qantas Frequent Flyer Qatar Airways Privilege Club Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles United MileagePlus Virgin Atlantic Flying Club And many more CREDIT CARD POINTS Filter by your transferable points program and see where your rewards can take you: American Express Membership Rewards Chase Ultimate Rewards Citi ThankYou Rewards Capital One Miles Bilt Rewards Brex Ramp Wells Fargo Rewards AwardTool is the easiest way to plan your next redemption. See every seat, every program, and every possibility — all in one place. Download AwardTool and unlock the full power of your points.

About

TripWaffle

Effortlessly organize your travel plans by forwarding booking emails. This app automatically generates a comprehensive itinerary with smart features like flight tracking and weather updates. Enjoy offline access and share your trips with others.

Highlights
  • Automated itinerary generation from emails
  • Live flight tracking and alerts
  • Weather forecasts for entire trip
  • Offline itinerary access
  • Trip sharing with companions
  • Calendar synchronization
Features
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Forward your booking confirmation emails to Trip Waffle and get a live, organized itinerary in seconds. Flights, hotels, trains, restaurants, tours, car hire: any provider, no manual entry. PLAN - Forward and go: AI reads any booking email and files it on the right trip - Day-by-day timeline with timezones and connections handled for you - Share a trip with family or friends, view-only or full edit - Calendar sync: subscribe in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook FLY - Live flight tracking: real-time position, delays, gate changes, boarding and baggage alerts on your phone - Flight reliability score: how your flight has actually performed lately - Airport advice: when to leave for the airport and how busy it will be - Pre-trip checklist email with visa, weather and packing tips before departure KEEP - Works offline, so your itinerary opens mid-flight - Printable agenda and calendar PDFs - Confirmation numbers one tap away - Lifetime travel stats: countries, flights, kilometers and nights away PRIVATE AND FREE Your email content is destroyed after 30 days; only the structured booking details stay. TripWaffle is free, with no ads and no paywall. Sign in with Google or Apple and forward your first booking. That's the whole setup.

Screenshots

AwardTool4 screens
TripWaffle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TripWaffle at 95% against AwardTool's 40%. TripWaffle also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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. AwardTool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. TripWaffle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TripWaffle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of AwardTool's written reviews are positive against 95% of TripWaffle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AwardTool ships an update every 4 weeks, TripWaffle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AwardTool versus TripWaffle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAwardToolTripWaffle
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews95.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings728 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAwardX LLCGuy King

Customer experience

AwardTool

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

TripWaffle

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AwardTool

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$124.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro_Monthly$12.99
  • Pro_Yearly$124.99
None

TripWaffle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AwardTool free?
AwardTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TripWaffle free?
TripWaffle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AwardTool or TripWaffle?
TripWaffle is rated higher. AwardTool averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TripWaffle averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do AwardTool or TripWaffle have ads?
Neither AwardTool nor TripWaffle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AwardTool or TripWaffle?
AwardTool ships an update every 4 weeks, and TripWaffle fortnightly. Most recently, AwardTool was updated on October 14, 2026 and TripWaffle on October 15, 2026.

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