Skyrail Audio Guide App vs Translink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skyrail Audio Guide App
Explore Australia's ancient Wet Tropics rainforest with this multi-lingual audio guide. Using GPS, it brings the rainforest's story and traditional Dreamtime tales to life, enhanced by augmented reality.
- Multi-lingual audio guide
- GPS location functionality
- Augmented reality animal encounters
- Traditional Dreamtime stories
- Rainforest discovery journey
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Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery over and deep into Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Home to the world’s oldest tropical rainforest story! An exciting collaboration between Bunda:dji and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway you can enjoy dreamtime stories of the Djabuganjdji bama, the traditional custodians of this land. Our multi-lingual Audio Guide App is a must-have companion for your ancient rainforest adventure using GPS location functionality, our app places the story of the rainforest directly in your hands as you travel along the cableway. Immerse yourself in ancient rainforest as animals are brought to life through the latest in augmented reality (AR) at Red Peak / Guriguri Bunda: and Barron Falls / Dindin. Attribution: The words and images in this story of country embody traditional knowledge of the Djabugay Traditional Owners. It was created with the knowledge, consent and generosity of the Djabugay Native Title Aboriginal Corporation and the Djabugay People. ICIP (Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property) Notice: The images in the story embody traditional ritual knowledge of the Djabugay Traditional Owners. It was created with the consent of the Djabugay Native Title Aboriginal Corporation and we acknowledge Buda:dji’s right to maintain, control , protect and develop their ICIP. Acknowledgement: We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to Buda:dji and the Djabugay people for their support and involvement in sharing their rainforest story. We encourage learning about the Djabugay peoples, their language, and their ongoing efforts to preserve their culture, we encourage you to visit djabugay.org.au. “Skyrail acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country and recognise their continuing connection to the rainforests, waterways and culture of this region. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future and commit to working together towards a sustainable future for all.” VOICEOVER: DENNIS HUNTER MUSIC/VOCALS ©: Bunda:rra / Didjirr Didjirr – DENNIS HUNTER ARTWORK ©: BAGARRA-LA NGUNDAL DJIN.GAL-MU (LOOKING AT THE RAINFOREST FROM THE SKY), TAHALANI HUNTER
Translink
Plan your public transport journeys across Queensland with real-time updates and personalized travel preferences. Navigate your trips with live directions and save your favorite routes for easy access.
- Real-time journey planning
- Travel alerts
- Live navigation
- Save and share trips
- Customizable travel preferences
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The Translink app is the official Queensland Government app for public transport journey planning. The new app provides increased personalisation and flexibility to customise your travel preferences including: • Real time journey planning and travel alerts • Live navigation • Ability to save and share trips For more information or Translink app privacy and conditions, visit translink.com.au/translinkapp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Skyrail Audio Guide App at 2.4 against Translink's 1.3. Skyrail Audio Guide App also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 4%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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.
Skyrail Audio Guide App holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Skyrail Audio Guide App's written reviews are positive against 4% of Translink's.
Skyrail Audio Guide App ships an update every 3 weeks, Translink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skyrail Audio Guide App | Translink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (13 ratings) — better | 1.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews — better | 4.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 312 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Specialist Apps Ltd | Department of Transport and Main Roads |
Customer experience
Skyrail Audio Guide App
Translink
Bugs and requests
Skyrail Audio Guide App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Translink
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and errors
- Laggy and slow performance
- Incorrect route recommendations
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to search and view specific bus/train routes
- Option to save favorite stops and routes
- Integration with Go Card for seamless ticketing
- Widgets and Apple Watch app support
- Customizable trip planning and saved trips
In-app purchases
Skyrail Audio Guide App
No in-app purchases
Translink
No in-app purchases
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