Waimangu vs Plan My Walk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Waimangu
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Connecting visitors with the rich cultural and geological history of one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and diverse landscapes. Uncover the history behind Waimangu Volcanic Valley through augmented reality. Rediscover the 8th wonder of the world, the Pink and White Terraces and bring the Waimangu Geyser, the world’s largest geyser back to life. Plan your trip with valley map, points of interest and bus and boat schedules. “My Journey” feature allows you to take and save photos, make notes, and share your experience on social media. Includes geo-tagged location information and features on the self-guided walk/hike and the Lake Rotomahana boat cruise.
Plan My Walk
Discover over 3,000 hiking tracks, huts, and campsites across New Zealand. Plan your adventures with detailed track information, weather forecasts, and safety alerts. Build custom routes and share trip details with emergency contacts for a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience.
- 3,000+ NZ tracks, huts, and campsites
- Search and filter functions
- Detailed track information
- Multiple map views
- Weather forecasts and alerts
- Custom track builder
- Emergency contact trip planner
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The free Plan My Walk app makes it easy to find tracks, huts and campsites across Aotearoa New Zealand and plan a safe and successful trip • 3,500+ NZ tracks, huts and campsites • Easy search functions and filters • Essential track information • Three map views including LINZ Topo and satellite maps • Personalised map experience with your completed trips and those on your wishlist • Weather forecasts and warnings • Official track alerts, such as closures • Reviews and photos including star ratings, and tags for safety tips and points of interest • Customisable gear lists • Custom track builder for off-the-beaten-track adventures • Trip planner that sends key details to your emergency contact • Official safety videos and Virtual Track Guides for selected popular tracks • Highlights pages make it easier to explore with key information on top hiking and tramping destinations, including helpful resources and trip recommendations The free Plan My Walk app supports you to get out and enjoy your adventure safely.
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Verdict
Waimangu and Plan My Walk are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Waimangu ships an update every 3 months, Plan My Walk every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Waimangu | Plan My Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 235 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Specialist Apps Ltd | Mountain Safety Council |
Bugs and requests
Waimangu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Plan My Walk
Reported bugs
16 issues- Login screen text and buttons are invisible
- App no longer loads and is stuck on the opening screen
- Authentication code not received
- App restarts when viewing tracks on the map
- App continuously restarts/reloads
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- App crashes on the map
- App restarts when filtering tracks
- App restarts on the main page
- App crashes every 10 seconds or restarts when interacting with map/tracks
- App crashes and restarts when Location Services is enabled
- App keeps refreshing every few seconds
- App keeps backing out every 5 seconds
- App constantly restarting when trying to download maps
- App restarts when under strain (e.g., zooming map)
- App not saving the date when planning a future walk
- App reverts to the current day when trying to add a walk
Requested features
4 requests- Option to download tracks as .gpx
- UI/UX update for custom route navigation
- Include inclines and side elevation of tracks
- Allow users to create their own routes
In-app purchases
Waimangu
No in-app purchases
Plan My Walk
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Waimangu free?
Is Plan My Walk free?
Do Waimangu or Plan My Walk have ads?
Which is updated more often, Waimangu or Plan My Walk?
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