China Eastern vs Trip Express
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
China Eastern
Book flights and ancillary services for China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines. Offers digital travel services like seat selection, check-in, baggage management, and in-flight internet bookings. Tailored services for overseas users are continuously being added.
- Flight booking
- Ancillary service booking
- Seat selection
- Check-in
- Baggage management
- Flight changes and refunds
- In-flight internet booking
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This APP supports booking flights and ancillary services across the global networks of China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines, and offers a full suite of digital travel services for your journey—including seat selection and check-in, baggage check-in, flight changes, refunds and upgrades, as well as in-flight internet service bookings. Furthermore, we will continue to roll out thoughtful and caring services tailored for our overseas users.
Trip Express
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Welcome to Trip.Express—the premier gateway to the world's most exclusive and verified travel experiences. Designed for the discerning traveler, our app provides seamless access to premium journeys, curated sanctuaries, and round-the-clock global concierge services. Key Features: • Curated Collections: Handpicked luxury itineraries, winter escapes, and pristine sanctuaries across the globe. • 24/7 Personal Concierge: Direct, real-time messaging with our professional concierge team to customize your travel, transfers, and reservations. • Verified Experiences: Every partner and itinerary is rigorously vetted to guarantee the highest level of luxury and safety. • Privilege Club: Unlock exclusive member-only rates, loyalty rewards (Voyager Points), and priority access. • High-Fidelity Discovery: Clean, search-first interface to easily find and book your next dream destination. Embark on a seamless journey crafted for you. The world is yours—explore it with Trip.Express.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Trip Express at every 10 days against China Eastern's every 6 weeks. Trip Express also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
China Eastern ships an update every 6 weeks, Trip Express every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | China Eastern | Trip Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 2.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | China Eastern Airlines Co.,LTD. | TRIP EXPRESS VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
China Eastern
No in-app purchases
Trip Express
No in-app purchases





