Comparison

Linkt vs Rooride

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

Head to head
About

Linkt

Easily manage your toll account on the go. Check balances, top up funds, view trip history, and manage vehicles. Access rewards and receive real-time travel alerts.

Highlights
  • Account balance and status
  • Secure top-ups
  • Statement download and sharing
  • Customer rewards and discounts
  • Real-time road incident alerts
  • Vehicle management
  • Order and manage tags
Features
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Managing your Linkt account has never been easier. Open an account, check your balance, view trips, top up your account, download/share statements, add/remove vehicles and set up auto payments, with just a few taps. Popular features: • See your account balance and status instantly. • Top up your account quickly and securely. • Download and share account statements. • Save with Linkt Customer Rewards. Get easy access to great discounts and offers from our new Linkt Customer Rewards partners. Exclusions apply. Full offer terms available in the Linkt app. • Stay informed: enable notifications to get relevant and timely information about your account. • Avoid traffic and plan your travel: Get real-time road incident alerts on the Linkt app. • Choose when and how much to top up using auto pay. • Review and search your recent activity in the 'Activity' tab: see trip history details and costs and compare your monthly spend. • Need a new tag, tag holder or just need a replacement? All Victorian account holders, New South Wales Tag account holders and Queensland Tag account holders can order and manage their tags. • Sold or bought a car? Add and remove vehicles with just a few taps. • Moved house? Update your personal details instantly. • Pay toll notices or toll invoices (selected toll roads only). Want to know more about Linkt app? Discover all its features and functionality here - linkt.com.au/app The Linkt app is just one of the many ways we’re working to make your life easier. If you’d like to share your feedback or suggest future features, please email us at mobileapps@linkt.com.au or visit linkt.com.au/app

About

Rooride

Features
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Explore Australia like never before with Rooride – the carpooling app built by backpackers, for backpackers! Whether you're driving to your next adventure or looking for a ride, Rooride connects you with fellow travellers, making it easier than ever to explore the vast landscapes of Australia. For Drivers: Share your journey: have extra seats in your car? Post your ride in minutes and choose like-minded backpackers to join your road trip. Verified Backpackers: Feel safe knowing you're traveling with verified fellow adventurers, ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey. For Backpackers: Travel made easy: search for a ride to your next destination anywhere in Australia – from the bustling cities to the serene outback. Meet new friends: save money and create lasting memories by sharing your journey with new friends who share your wanderlust. Sustainable travel: Embrace the backpacker spirit by traveling sustainably, reducing your carbon footprint, and sharing travel costs. Join our community of explorers and start your next Aussie adventure with Rooride! Discover the joy of shared journeys and the freedom of the open road. Created by backpackers for backpackers, Rooride is your go-to app for easy, affordable, and fun travel across Australia. Follow us: keep up with our latest updates and share your travel stories with us on Instagram and Facebook! Love Rooride? Rate us on the App Store! Have questions or feedback? We're just an email away at contact@rooride.app. Let's make travel easier, together! Made with love by Marion and Valentin

Screenshots

Linkt4 screens
Rooride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Linkt at none against Rooride's shown. Rooride's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

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

Linkt ships an update every 3 weeks, Rooride every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linkt versus Rooride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinktRooride
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (301 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings301 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransurban LimitedMarion Gonzalez

Bugs and requests

Linkt

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Issues with adding/removing vehicles
  • Incorrect toll charges and video matching fees
  • Delayed or missing trip information
  • Problems with auto top-up and payment processing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view and manage account details more easily
  • Real-time trip updates
  • Support for alternative payment methods (e.g. Apple Pay)
  • Improved notification system
  • Better integration between app and website

Rooride

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linkt

No in-app purchases

None

Rooride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linkt free?
Linkt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rooride free?
Rooride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linkt or Rooride have ads?
Rooride shows ads; Linkt does not.
Which is updated more often, Linkt or Rooride?
Linkt ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rooride every 9 days. Most recently, Linkt was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rooride on October 25, 2026.

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