RatePunk: Cheap Plane Tickets

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Last verified 28 Jul 2026

4.7 5360 ratings · App Store

1. 4/5Theft

   I initially couldn't register after payment. Not real clear how to contact about issues but I did finally get an Ai generated response that had a step to solve the login issue. Ratepunk bombards your inbox with up-sell requests. I finally unsubscribed. I did get my year one promotional fee out of my first flight search. I needed a multi-destination flight and the system doesn't allow for those searches - however checking a one way rate brought me to a partner that was less than the previous search I was using. So that is a win!

   MNdisciple · 28 Jul 2026

2. 1/5Useless

   I purchased a subscription to Ratepunk, and downloaded the app. The app itself was fine. However, what the company claims to do cannot be done. When I went to book travel it took me to a different website called Kiwi. The rates on Ratepunk are phenomenal, but when you go to book them on Kiwi, you get a message saying that the rates have increased over $1000. Therefore, after six attempts to book these great rates, I was unable to book any of them anywhere near the prices listed on Ratepunk. I was able to find rate cheap cheaper everywhere else I looked. In addition, there were hidden fees, such as a baggage charge of $167-$250 for a single checked bag. Don’t waste your time or money. I contacted Customer Service, and they would not refund my subscription money unless I could show them screenshots of everything that happened. I did not do that at the time because I kept hoping that the next time I tried to book it I would be successful. That is not good enough for them without screenshots of each effort and then a screenshot of what I did end up buying, they will not refund my money. luckily I did not pay much. Now I’m going to watch to be sure that they really canceled my subscription and I don’t pay another dime because I don’t trust them.

   JanieB765 · 28 Jul 2026

3. 1/5Price for the moment?

   RatePunk claims they can find “…live fares” that are available at the moment of the search. I’m calling BS. I got a price quote for a flight from RatePunk, and went on, “at the moment” and searched the airlines. Then double checked the RatePunk rates for the same flights. These rates stayed the same, but my search found the tickets for the flights significantly cheeper and flight times were more desirable. RatePumk’s response to my review is that I should “…use alerts to be notified when prices drop for my specific route...” I’ve already taken one of my trips, and I NEVER saw the ticket prices go down as far as the low rate I paid for my ticket on a preferred time schedule. Granted the price RatePunk offered did go down to a low price, but only with a full day’s layover! Don’t waste any money on this app, it is a scam!

   Maydehleh · 28 Jul 2026

4. 1/5Bait and switch — forced upgrade, refund nightmare

   Bought the base plan on their website, which advertises business class flight searches. The app blocks that feature and forces you to buy the Elite upgrade to access what was advertised. That's bait and switch. Requested a refund immediately. RatePunk ignored emails for days, then directed me to Apple for the in-app refund. Apple denied it twice, including a 'final decision.' RatePunk eventually refunded the website purchase but hid behind Apple for the in-app charge. The base subscription was cancelled by RatePunk themselves. The Elite upgrade — paid from Apple ID balance — has no product to upgrade anymore. Neither party will refund it. Documented everything: their 14-day guarantee page, their email directing me to Apple, Apple's denial screens. This is a deliberate system designed to exhaust the customer.

   Heliolan · 28 Jul 2026

5. 1/5A painful education

   This site is exceptionally difficult to navigate. I paid for a basic membership and discovered that it provided little benefit. I upgraded my membership and found it was still difficult to navigate. You cannot simply choose a departure and destination and get directed to a decision page to elect and or pay for a trip without being bombarded with pop ups to upgrade more! You’re never even able to get to a site page that gives you an opportunity to choose a trip!! I’ve contacted them several times and being nicely told to go to my dashboard (which I am unable to do) and make my choices. A rip off is my only conclusion. I’ll be deleting this app and calling it an education on scams.

   Dr. Youngblood · 28 Jul 2026

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