Updated June 25, 2026
Tripsy is a beautiful Apple-only trip planner. Places is a cross-platform shared map built around social content and collaboration. The biggest difference is who can actually join you.
Where Places wins
- Works everywhere. Places runs on the web, iPhone, and Android. Tripsy is iOS and macOS only, so anyone in your group on Android or a browser is locked out.
- Real collaboration. Several people edit the same map live in Places. Tripsy's collaboration is more limited.
- Import from social content. Turn a TikTok, a Reel, or an article into pins. Tripsy has no social import.
- A useful free tier. Real features on free, including auto photos and sharing by link.
Where Tripsy wins
- Booking parsing. Tripsy parses flight and hotel confirmations well. Places does not.
- Native Apple design. A polished, native iOS and Mac experience.
- Offline on the free tier. Tripsy gives full offline access on its free tier.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Places | Tripsy |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, macOS only |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Limited |
| Social and link import | Yes | No |
| Share a public link | Yes | Limited |
| Booking parsing | No | Yes |
| Offline access | Limited | Yes |
Which should you choose?
If everyone in your group is on Apple devices and you want booking parsing, Tripsy is lovely. If anyone uses Android or wants to plan in a browser, Places is the one that works for the whole group.
