Expedia is the better app overall, scoring 8.1 to 7.6. Expedia wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Hopper on 2.
Travelers who want to book flights, hotels and cars together in one itinerary
Travelers with flexible dates who want help timing flight bookings
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Expedia | Hopper |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Travel & Maps | Travel & Maps |
| Category rank | #11 of 13 | #13 of 13 |
| Developer | Expedia Group | Hopper |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Expedia better than Hopper?
Expedia is the better app overall, scoring 8.1 to 7.6. Expedia wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Hopper on 2.
Which is cheaper, Expedia or Hopper?
Expedia: Free app and free One Key rewards; you only pay for what you book. Hopper: Free to search; you pay for bookings and optional add-ons like Cancel for Any Reason. On value for money, Expedia scores higher.
Do Expedia and Hopper work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Expedia or Hopper?
Hopper scores higher on privacy (6.0/10). App Store label says device IDs may be used to track you; purchases, payment and contact info, location and search history are linked to you. Hopper says the app has no ads.
Strengths and weaknesses
Expedia
- Book a whole trip, then manage it in one itinerary
- Bundles and Member Prices can cut hotel costs
- Price alerts and Flight Deals help you time fares
- App Store label lists wide tracking across apps
- Most members now earn only 1% in One Key rewards
- No OneKeyCash on flights since July 2026
Expedia puts flights, hotels, rental cars, activities and package deals in one app and one itinerary. Bundling a flight and hotel can save money, Member Prices take 10% or more off many stays, and price tracking tells you when fares drop. One Key rewards work across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, but July 2026 changes cut earning for most casual travelers. Expect heavy tracking, and compare prices before you book.
Full Expedia review
Hopper
- Price predictions help you time a booking
- Flexible add-ons for uncertain plans
- Simple, friendly interface with no ads
- Paid add-ons quickly raise the real price
- Changes go through Hopper instead of the airline
Hopper tells you whether to book a flight now or wait, using price predictions and alerts, and its color-coded calendar shows the cheapest dates at a glance. It also sells hotels, homes and rental cars, plus paid flexibility like Cancel or Change for Any Reason. The predictions are handy, but add-ons raise the real price and changes go through a middleman. Use it to watch prices, then compare before you buy.
Full Hopper review
