Comparison

Outback Way vs Explore Parks WA VR

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

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About

Outback Way

Embark on a 2800km adventure across Australia, linking the Reef, The Rock, and the West. This journey features ancient landscapes, fossil digging, and a unique geocache trail. Explore the red centre, famous 4WD tracks, and immerse yourself in indigenous culture.

Highlights
  • Australia's Longest Shortcut route
  • 2800km adventure
  • Ancient landscapes and fossil digging
  • World's longest geocache trail
  • Famous 4WD tracks
  • Indigenous artwork and culture exploration
Features
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The Outback Way, also known as Australia’s Longest Shortcut. Take time to enjoy this "Quintessential National Adventure" linking the Reef, The Rock and the West. The route will take you from Winton, Queensland, to Laverton, Western Australia. It covers 2800km of which 1700km is dirt road. There is a maximum of 260km between food, fuel & sleep stops. Be captivated by ancient landscapes, dig for fossils, and do the world’s longest geocache trail. Soak up the majestic red centre and explore famous 4WD tracks. Be mesmerised by the mysterious Min Min lights and dazzling gems. Immerse yourself in the rich indigenous artwork and culture and learn Waltzing Matilda. Be inspired by our courageous explorers. Find your own Treasures! Take a journey through the heart of the nation and tick it off your bucket list. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. We advise you to quit the app when finished.

About

Explore Parks WA VR

Experience Western Australia's national parks and natural wonders through immersive 360° virtual reality tours. Explore diverse landscapes, from coastlines to forests and caves, with optional audio and information pop-ups. Discover new destinations and plan your next adventure.

Highlights
  • 360° immersive VR tours
  • Explore national parks and natural wonders
  • Audio and information pop-ups
  • Discover diverse landscapes
  • Plan future adventures
  • Regularly updated content
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Explore Parks WA - VR Edition is a 360°, 3D immersive virtual reality tour of the national parks and special places in Western Australia (WA). See the rugged south coast and hear the roar of the Southern Ocean, walk in the tree tops at the Valley of Giants and go underground in caves of the Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park. You can choose audio and information popup ups that tell you more about each place. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions manage the state’s national parks, marine parks and other reserves, which cover an area of more than 27 million hectares. Keep coming back to this app as we add more parks and places to help you plan your next adventure. For more information go to https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/vr Explore Parks WA - VR Edition is brought to you by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions WA and developed by Viewport VR/AR/CGI https://www.viewport.com.au/

Screenshots

Outback Way4 screens
Explore Parks WA VR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Explore Parks WA VR at 8.0 against Outback Way's 15.1. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Outback Way versus Explore Parks WA VR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutback WayExplore Parks WA VR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.18.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB490 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutback Highway Development Council IncGovernment of Western Australia - Department of Parks and Wildlife

Customer experience

Outback Way

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral18.2%
Negative81.8%

Explore Parks WA VR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Outback Way

No in-app purchases

None

Explore Parks WA VR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Outback Way free?
Outback Way is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explore Parks WA VR free?
Explore Parks WA VR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Outback Way or Explore Parks WA VR have ads?
Neither Outback Way nor Explore Parks WA VR shows ads.

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