# Takeoff vs Plotline

The clearest difference is monetization model: Plotline at free against Takeoff's free with in-app purchases. Plotline also leads on ratings volume (727 vs 22) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Takeoff's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Takeoff sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Plotline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Takeoff against 4.9 for Plotline. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plotline has 727 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Takeoff's written reviews are positive against 90% of Plotline's.

Takeoff ships an update every 3 weeks, Plotline weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Takeoff | Plotline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeoff-trip-planner/id6756601057/reviews)** | [4.9 (727 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotline-travel-map-and-planner/id6759443026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **727** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 89.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#53** |
| Size | 72 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rally App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850618023) | [Plotline Travel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878616858) |

## What reviewers say

### Takeoff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeoff-trip-planner/id6756601057)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $49.99 | per year |


### Plotline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotline-travel-map-and-planner/id6759443026)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Turn your saved travel posts into an interactive map. Organize places you want to visit, add personal notes, and plan your trips with detailed itineraries. Discover the story behind each location, not just a pin on a map.

**Highlights:** Save places from any app, Import details from Google Maps, Map view of saved locations, Add personal notes, Plan day-by-day itineraries, Track visited and future spots

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plotline Premiere | $9.99 | per month |
| Plotline Premiere | $49.99 | per year |
| Plotline Premiere | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Takeoff free?

Takeoff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plotline free?

Plotline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Takeoff or Plotline?

Takeoff is rated higher. Takeoff averages 5.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Plotline averages 4.9 from 727 ratings.

### Do Takeoff or Plotline have ads?

Neither Takeoff nor Plotline shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Takeoff or Plotline?

Takeoff ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plotline weekly. Most recently, Takeoff was updated on October 25, 2026 and Plotline on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Takeoff or Plotline?

Takeoff currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Plotline at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*