Roadworks vs Opal Empire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roadworks
This tool helps manage roadworks by providing access to available permits, traffic information, and permit conditions. Users can log on and off for work directly through the application.
- View available permits
- Access traffic information
- Check permit conditions
- Log on/off for work
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Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure, Roadsworks management tool. View available permits, traffic, permit conditions and log on / off for work.
Opal Empire
This app provides a convenient and interactive way to discover and purchase high-quality opals from around the world. It aims to bridge the gap between vendors and customers with transparent listings and behind-the-scenes content.
- Global opal sales
- Interactive discovery
- Transparent listings
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Easy purchasing process
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Welcome to Opal Empire Your One-Stop Opal Shop Opal Empire was established in 2020, just as the world was transitioning into a global pandemic - Opal Empire became a beckon of light in the growing darkness. While the whole country was trapped in a lockdown, many looked for savour online in search of opal’s beauty, but it became increasingly scarcer. A massive hole in the industry was exposed, and through Jullian’s research, he found an opportunity to improve the industry and customers’ overall experience. Opal Empire sells opal to all corners of the globe and caters to all opal enthusiasts ranging from hobbyists to professional opal cutters. We understand the world’s changing nature and are committed to change alongside it, constantly adapting how to present its opal and the entire experience purchasing process to its loyal customer. Our mission is to provide easy and interactive access to high-quality opal while consistently levelling up your online experience. We want to bridge the gap between vendors and customers, showcasing exclusive behind-the-scenes footage throughout our platforms. Convenience, ease, and excellence are always front of mind. Opal Empire strives to achieve complete transparency. All images provided are a true representation of each opal - what you see is what you get. Our Core Values are: - Customer Focus - High Quality - Adaptability - Remarkable Beauty - Transparency We continue to invest in our company, from sourcing to distribution to customer satisfaction. Our new Opal Empire app makes your opal hunting experience easy, interactive, and fun - find out for yourself, and download now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Opal Empire at weekly against Roadworks's every 2 months. Roadworks's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Roadworks ships an update every 2 months, Opal Empire weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roadworks | Opal Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Government of South Australia | Ooredoo QSC |
Customer experience
Roadworks
Opal Empire
In-app purchases
Roadworks
No in-app purchases
Opal Empire
No in-app purchases









