Comparison

Outback Way vs Explore Rockhampton

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

Head to head
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 Rockhampton

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Visit Rockhampton to experience world-class mountain bike trails, trophy Barramundi to be caught right in the heart of town, full-bull adventures, 4WD'ing, treetop boardwalks, visiting cheeky animals at the Zoo, exploring ancient caves, bush-walks and hikes, farm stays, indigenous experiences, events to rival those of Australia's big cities, a significant art collection that includes some of Australia's greats, heritage and history, distilleries, breweries, bars and eateries all over town and day-trips to the Southern Great Barrier Reef... that's just a short list of what you can experience when you Explore Rockhampton.

Screenshots

Outback Way4 screens
Explore Rockhampton4 screens

Verdict

The call

Outback Way and Explore Rockhampton are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outback Way ships an update every 13 months, Explore Rockhampton every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Outback Way versus Explore Rockhampton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutback WayExplore Rockhampton
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutback Highway Development Council IncRockhampton Regional Council

In-app purchases

None

Outback Way

No in-app purchases

None

Explore Rockhampton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Outback Way free?
Outback Way is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explore Rockhampton free?
Explore Rockhampton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Outback Way or Explore Rockhampton have ads?
Neither Outback Way nor Explore Rockhampton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outback Way or Explore Rockhampton?
Outback Way ships an update every 13 months, and Explore Rockhampton every 8 months. Most recently, Outback Way was updated on June 4, 2026 and Explore Rockhampton on June 11, 2026.

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