Comparison

Steller vs Locader

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

Head to head
About

Steller

Plan your next adventure with an AI-powered trip builder and personalized recommendations. Discover hidden gems, book unique experiences, and connect with a global community of travelers. Share your own travel stories and find trusted advice.

Highlights
  • AI-powered trip builder
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Discover and book experiences
  • Global traveler community
  • Share travel videos
  • Interactive travel map
Features
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Steller is a travel planning app that makes finding the best things to do easy and planning your next trip stress fee. PLAN YOUR NEXT TRIP Our trip builder combines AI and the power of the human experience to help you create the perfect trip. Hidden gems, the hottest spots on Instagram, the must sees – you can find, explore, and book them all in the Steller app. ASK BIRDIE Birdie is your new trip planning assistant! Birdie knows all the best spots, local tips, and must-see attractions. She learns your preferences and tailors recommendations just for you. Need dining tips, outfit advice, the best time to visit, or safety tips? Birdie's got you covered! From spontaneous getaways to detailed itineraries, Birdie makes trip planning a breeze. Click + New Trip and tap the Birdie icon to start chatting! SEARCH ANY DESTINATION ON EARTH Search and find travel videos and recommendations for any destination. Whether you’re looking for travel recommendations you can trust in San Diego or Kathmandu — you’ll find them on Steller. BE INSPIRED BY A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF TRAVELERS Want to explore a new destination, but don’t know anyone who has been there? Each destination on Steller has videos from real travelers allowing you to see it from different perspectives. BOOK UNIQUE EXPERIENCES & FAVORITES Whether you’re looking for a unique experience or the most popular attractions you can book it in minutes on Steller. FIND YOUR TRAVEL FAM Connect with people like you who love to travel and explore the way you do. THE MAP YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR Zoom in on the Steller map to find something to do nearby. Map locations are infused with videos from real travelers giving you a sneak peek before you go. SWIPE UP FOR DETAILS Wondering where a travel video is located? Swipe up to find the location, Google directions, and details about a place right inside Steller. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Have a trip coming up? Save all your favorite recommendations, videos, places to stay, and things to eat to a trip. SHARE YOUR OWN VIDEOS Took a trip and want to share about it? Ate at a restaurant that slaps? Had an experience you can’t keep to yourself? Upload a quick video and show the community. BOOK A STAY Places to stay at every price point. You may even discover some unique stays you won’t see anywhere else. TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE Reviews you can trust combined with videos from other travelers and the creators you love, means you’ll know what to expect before you go. Steller gives you all the information you need to feel confident in your travel choices. USE THE MAP If you’re looking for somewhere to eat or something to do right where you’re at — use the map on Steller to find something close by. Terms of service — https://steller.co/terms Privacy Policy — https://steller.co/privacy Have feedback? Contact us at https://steller.co/contact

About

Locader

Features
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Locader makes group travel effortless — from the first idea to the final itinerary. Plan your next adventure with friends and family in one place. Create trips, build day-by-day itineraries, explore destinations, and stay coordinated every step of the way. PLAN TOGETHER • Create trips and invite companions to collaborate • Build detailed day-by-day itineraries • Add places, restaurants, hotels, and activities to each day • Organize your wishlist with a trip bucket list DISCOVER DESTINATIONS • Search for businesses, restaurants, and attractions • Browse hotels and accommodations at your destination • Look up flights by flight number and date • Get inspired by curated trip ideas STAY COORDINATED • See your full itinerary on an interactive map • Track distances and routes between stops • Share plans instantly with your travel group SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE • Sign in with Apple or Google • Clean, intuitive design built for real trip planning • Everything in one place — no jumping between apps Whether you're planning a weekend road trip, an international adventure, or a group vacation, Locader keeps everyone on the same page. Download Locader and start planning your next adventure today.

Screenshots

Steller4 screens
Locader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Locader at none against Steller's 10. Locader also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Steller sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Locader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Steller versus Locader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellerLocader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (980 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings980 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperExpedition Travel Advisor, Inc.Sungjae Kim

Bugs and requests

Steller

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness after canceling Twitter authorization
  • Inability to change layout/template without deleting the page
  • Broken links for Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to mark trips as complete
  • Allow horizontal layout for trip lists
  • Incorporate more customization options
  • Enable offline access and download capabilities
  • Improve integration with other travel planning tools

Locader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Steller

One-time10
  • Blush Theme$0.99
  • Stay$0.99
  • Experience$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Eat$0.99
  • List$0.99
  • Film$0.99
  • Shadows$0.99
  • Santorini$0.99
  • Covers$1.99
  • One Tree$2.99
None

Locader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steller free?
Steller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Locader free?
Locader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steller or Locader have ads?
Steller shows ads; Locader does not.

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