Outback Way vs Visit Hay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Visit Hay
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Hay is a riverside town in south-West New South Wales. First Nations clans have cared for the Hay plains and Murrumbidgee River for over 60 000 years. The town has an intriguing history with several interesting small museums and is home to Shear Outback, a museum about the iconic Australian sheep shearing industry. The Historic Hay tour introduces four of these museums. Hay residents share personal stories about the town, sheep shearers talk about their work, and history lovers talk about the hardships and joys of life in Hay over the decades. You will be informed, surprised and eager to discover more with the new information that awaits you - so strap in and get started!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Visit Hay at every 6 months against Outback Way's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Outback Way ships an update every 13 months, Visit Hay every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Outback Way | Visit Hay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Outback Highway Development Council Inc | Mobile Adventures Australia |
In-app purchases
Outback Way
No in-app purchases
Visit Hay
No in-app purchases
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