Comparison

TripStack vs Planytera

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

Head to head
About

TripStack

This app helps you organize all aspects of your travel plans, from daily itineraries and budgets to group coordination and packing lists. It offers an intuitive interface with offline access and real-time collaboration features for a seamless planning experience.

Highlights
  • Day-by-day itinerary builder
  • Interactive map view
  • Real-time group planning
  • Budget tracking with receipt scanning
  • Currency converter
  • Customizable packing lists
  • Offline access
Features
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Every great trip starts with a great plan — and TripStack makes planning the best part of the journey. Whether you're organizing a family vacation, a group getaway, or a solo adventure across continents, TripStack brings everything together in one beautifully designed app. No more scattered notes, screenshots, or tangled group chats. Just clear, confident travel planning from the first idea to the last day. BUILD YOUR ITINERARY, DAY BY DAY TripStack's intuitive itinerary builder lets you plan every moment of your trip. Save restaurants, attractions, and must-see stops, then see it all laid out on an interactive map. Drag, rearrange, and refine until every day looks exactly right — then take it with you, even offline. TRAVEL AS A TEAM Invite friends, family, or travel partners and plan together in real time. Shared chat, role-based access, and live trip updates keep everyone on the same page — whether you're sitting side by side or planning from opposite time zones. Group travel has never felt this organized. TRACK EVERY DOLLAR Set a trip budget, log expenses by category, and scan receipts with your camera. TripStack's built-in OCR receipt scanner captures the details automatically, so you always know where your money went — and how much you have left to spend. Per-trip spending insights give you a clear picture at a glance. CONVERT CURRENCIES, PACK SMARTER Crossing borders? TripStack's live currency converter delivers real-time exchange rates so you're never caught off guard. Customizable packing lists for each trip mean you'll never leave something essential behind — and you'll arrive knowing you're ready for anything. DESIGNED FOR THE WAY YOU TRAVEL TripStack is built from the ground up for iOS — fast, elegant, and thoughtfully designed for everyone from weekend road-trippers to full-time digital nomads. A home dashboard surfaces your upcoming trips, a quick launcher gets you where you need to go instantly, and push notifications keep the whole group in sync. Weather forecasts and place hours are built in, so every stop is planned with confidence. Your trips deserve better than a folder of screenshots and a dozen half-finished notes apps. TripStack is the all-in-one vacation planner that keeps everything — your itinerary, your budget, your team, and your packing list — in one beautiful place. Download TripStack today and start planning your next adventure today. Privacy Policy: https://www.tripstack.biz/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Planytera

This app streamlines travel planning by automatically generating detailed day-by-day itineraries. It considers your destination, duration, budget, and interests to create a comprehensive plan with activities, cost estimates, and local information. Customize your trip with flexible planning modes and easy activity swaps.

Highlights
  • AI-generated itineraries
  • Budget-specific planning
  • Customizable travel modes
  • Activity swapping
  • Travel advisories and visa checks
  • Offline access
  • Trip sharing and collaboration
Features
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Planytera builds your complete travel itinerary in moments. Tell us where you want to go, how long you are traveling, your budget, and what you enjoy. Planytera automatically generates a full day-by-day trip plan with activities, estimated costs, maps, travel advisories, visa requirement checks, local weather lookup, and local details. No research rabbit holes. No spreadsheets. A complete trip plan from a destination and a few preferences. HOW IT WORKS Pick a destination. Set your travel dates, budget range, and activity preferences. Choose a planning mode that fits how you like to travel: - Auto mode builds a full itinerary for you - Manual mode lets you pick each activity yourself - Quick mode generates a short plan quickly - Surprise Me picks a destination based on your past trips and taste Planytera generates your day-by-day plan. Each activity includes an estimated cost, a location on a map, and a description. If an activity is not right for you, swap it for something else with one tap. WHAT YOU GET - AI-generated itineraries for any destination, domestic or international - Budget-specific planning that builds an itinerary around a set budget - Curate a plan for solo, couples, group, family, friends, adults, pets, or accessibility friendly travel - Split cost of expenses with trip collaborators - Advanced food filtering to accommodate specific dietary restrictions and allergens - Local weather report - Day-by-day activity schedule with time slots and cost estimates - Per-activity swaps so you can adjust the plan without starting over - AI-generated destination cover images for each trip - Trip sharing and collaboration so you can plan with other people - Travel advisory lookup to keep you informed - Visa requirement checks to keep you prepared for any travel situation - Travel journal to record memorable moments with exportable templates - Packing list, to keep track of important items - Notification reminders so you get a heads up for upcoming trip and itinerary reminders - Offline access so your itinerary is available without a connection - Multiple language support, including English and Spanish - Cost estimates across your full itinerary so you can budget before you book TRAVEL PLANNING, NOT BOOKING Planytera is a trip planner and itinerary generator. It does not book flights, hotels, or activities. It gives you a complete, organized plan so that when you do book, you know exactly what you are looking for. This is useful for independent travelers who find trip research tedious, groups deciding what to do, and anyone who wants a vacation plan without spending hours building one. WHO USES PLANYTERA - Independent travelers planning their own trips - Couples and groups coordinating a shared itinerary - Solo travelers looking for a structured starting point - Anyone who wants a full trip plan without the research SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING Planytera is free to download. Subscription plans are available and unlock higher AI generation limits and additional features. Subscriptions can be managed in the app or at planytera.com. Individual trip generation top-ups are also available as in-app purchases for users who do not need a recurring plan. Start with the free tier. Generate your first trip. See if it fits the way you travel before you decide anything. Subscriptions are auto-renewable. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the price of the selected plan. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://planytera.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://planytera.com/privacy

Screenshots

TripStack4 screens
Planytera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Planytera at every 6 days against TripStack's every 6 weeks. Planytera also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. TripStack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Planytera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TripStack against 5.0 for Planytera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TripStack ships an update every 6 weeks, Planytera every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TripStack versus Planytera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripStackPlanytera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHira FaizanDigital Products Direct LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TripStack

Subscriptions2
  • TripStack Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • TripStack Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
9 purchases

Planytera

Subscriptions7
  • Explorer$9.991 Month
  • Wanderer$19.991 Month
  • Journeyman$59.991 Month
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  • Explorer Annual$99.991 Year
  • Wanderer Annual$199.991 Year
  • Globetrotter$299.991 Month
  • Journeyman Annual$599.991 Year
One-time2
  • Extra Generation$1.99
  • Generation + Swap$2.99

Questions

Is TripStack free?
TripStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planytera free?
Planytera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TripStack or Planytera?
TripStack and Planytera are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TripStack or Planytera have ads?
Neither TripStack nor Planytera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TripStack or Planytera?
TripStack ships an update every 6 weeks, and Planytera every 6 days. Most recently, TripStack was updated on July 9, 2026 and Planytera on September 14, 2026.

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