Waimangu vs Planit!
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.
Planit!
This travel app helps you plan, book, and manage all aspects of your trip, from activities and tours to car hire and restaurant reservations. It offers personalized service from a dedicated travel assistant to ensure a hassle-free experience.
- Browse, book, and manage activities
- Book car hire and attraction tickets
- Reserve restaurants
- Personalized travel assistant service
- All bookings in one place
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Unlock the best bits of your trip with Planit - the ultimate travel companion. Browse, book & manage activities, tours and attractions. Relish the convenience of booking everything in one place, from car hire and attraction tickets to heli-skiing and restaurant reservations. Delight in old fashioned customer service from your dedicated Personal Travel Assistant - here to curate, book and manage your trip for you (if you need them). Experience hassle free travel for the first time - exceptional service is just a download away!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Planit! at every 3 weeks against Waimangu's every 3 months. 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.
Waimangu ships an update every 3 months, Planit! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Waimangu | Planit! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 235 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Specialist Apps Ltd | Planit Bnb Ltd |
In-app purchases
Waimangu
No in-app purchases
Planit!
No in-app purchases
