Outback Way vs Foresters Wood
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.
Foresters Wood
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This is a guide to Foresters Wood near Manjimup, home to the Famous Trees of Commerce, Culture, Legend and Literature. Use this guide as you walk among the trees and groves and learn their stories and why they have earned a place in this unique arboretum. There is no phone reception at the Wood so download this app before you go. The detailed map shows where all of the different species are located in the Wood. The App, by using GPS, shows where you are in relation to each of them. The App has interesting information about each species, including its origin, use throughout history, and folk law. Photographs of each of the species or groves shows you what to look for, how to easily identify them, and what they look like in their native state. Species can be listed by common name or by distance from your position. A search facility provides added flexibility, including searching by scientific name. Where appropriate, links to other websites provides additional information are shown. Read more when the Internet is available. This App also shows the location and details of nearby places of interest and tells you how to get to Foresters Wood.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Foresters Wood at 12.1 against Outback Way's 15.1. 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.
| Parameter | Outback Way | Foresters Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Outback Highway Development Council Inc | Find the Fun Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Outback Way
No in-app purchases
Foresters Wood
No in-app purchases
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