Air Transat vs Bsidemap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Air Transat
Manage your entire travel experience with this app. It helps you plan your trip, access travel documents, check flight status, and stay connected with your destination team. Enjoy a seamless journey from start to finish.
- Trip planning assistance
- Baggage and document information
- Inflight service management
- Flight status updates
- Booking flights and packages
- Destination team connectivity
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Air Transat is with you before your trip, at the airport and at your destination. Bon voyage! Discover the many advantages of the Air Transat app: • Let us guide you every step of the way • Plan your trip with information on baggage, travel documents, inflight services and more • Get relevant notifications about your trip • Quickly access your boarding passes and travel documents • Add inflight services • Check the status of your flight • Book flights, packages and à la carte accommodations At all times, benefit from Transat information at select South destinations: • Representatives’ schedule • Welcome session • Airport transfer time • Stay connected with the Transat team at your destination using our free call service* *Free calls require a WiFi connection; otherwise, standard data rates apply.
Bsidemap
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Bsidemap, an ideal travel partner: interactive map, places of interest to visit and services nearby, travel itineraries, SOS Guide and much more! Currently, the application is available in the following provinces: - Quebec - British Columbia Travel differently and more easily with Bsidemap, the application that offers a wide range of indispensable tools for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. This free, multilingual and easy-to-use mobile application accompanies you in all the steps of your adventures, from the preparation to the return of the trip, and suggests you a multitude of outdoor activities according to your preferences. - Get off the beaten path and find thousands of places of interest on the interactive map. - Easily plan your trip and get relevant information and travel tips. - Be prepared for any eventuality with the SOS Guide, our collection of procedures to follow in case of an incident or unforeseen event. - Be part of a new community of travelers and help other adventurers by giving your opinion on places of interest and sharing your photos and videos. - Check the satellite weather in real time. Interactive map and points of interest - the interactive map makes it easy to find information about nearby points of interest and to get directions to the must-see places, as well as to the undiscovered ones. Whether you prefer hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, picnicking, nature observation, climbing or mountain biking, the interactive map will guide you to a destination that meets your needs. Consult a location's file to discover the activities and services offered, the itinerary and other relevant information. SOS Guide (Quebec only) - The SOS Guide is a gold mine of information for travelers. It provides information on what to do in the event of an incident or unforeseen event and will guide you to the appropriate resources if, for example, you lose an object at the airport, are injured in a park or have to pay a parking ticket. This tool allows you to quickly access the most relevant emergency information, depending on the subject and location, manually or by geolocation. Upcoming features - Suggested routes - 3D Navigation - SOS Canada Guide - Interactive map of Ontario
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bsidemap at none against Air Transat's shown. Bsidemap also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Air Transat ships an update every 6 weeks, Bsidemap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Air Transat | Bsidemap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Transat A.T. inc. | Panorac inc |
Bugs and requests
Air Transat
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to check in through the app
- Booking information not supported by the mobile app
- Repeated errors when trying to select seats
- App crashes when trying to add a booking
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to add flights to calendar
- Personalized notification settings
- Seamless integration with mobile wallets
- Better seat selection and management
Bsidemap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Air Transat
No in-app purchases
Bsidemap
No in-app purchases









