# Plotline vs WaypointNomad

The clearest difference is monetization model: Plotline at free against WaypointNomad's free with in-app purchases. Plotline also leads on ratings volume (663 vs 1) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). WaypointNomad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plotline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and WaypointNomad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Plotline against 5.0 for WaypointNomad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plotline has 663 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Plotline ships an update weekly, WaypointNomad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plotline | WaypointNomad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotline-travel-map-and-planner/id6759443026/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointnomad/id6763972081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **663** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plotline Travel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878616858) | [Ryan Chase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893525330) |

## What reviewers say

### Plotline

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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 |


### WaypointNomad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointnomad/id6763972081)

Discover verified travel recommendations from a global community of digital nomads and travelers. Find resorts, hotels, scenic spots, cafes, and hidden gems, all ranked by real users. Contribute your own discoveries to help shape the map for future adventurers.

**Highlights:** Community-powered map, Verified travel recommendations, Ranked by real travelers, Discover hidden gems, Contribute your discoveries, Search any destination

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WaypointNomad Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| WaypointNomad Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| WaypointNomad Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plotline free?

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

### Is WaypointNomad free?

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

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

WaypointNomad is rated higher. Plotline averages 4.9 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while WaypointNomad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Plotline or WaypointNomad have ads?

Neither Plotline nor WaypointNomad shows ads.

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

Plotline ships an update weekly, and WaypointNomad every 3 days. Most recently, Plotline was updated on October 16, 2026 and WaypointNomad on October 20, 2026.

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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.*