Comparison

The 88th Day vs Chapka

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

Head to head
About

The 88th Day

This app helps backpackers on Australian Working Holiday Visas find specified work to complete their 88 days. It features a database of farms and factories, a day calculator, and resources for visa applications. The app focuses on securing regional work in South Australia.

Highlights
  • Find specified farm and factory work
  • Calculate 88 days worked
  • Track visa application details
  • Database of regional jobs
  • Share house accommodation listings
  • Guide to farm work in Australia
Features
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An app designed by backpackers for backpackers! Everything you need to know about completing your 88 days specified work whilst in Australia on the 417 or 462 Working Holiday Visa. Use our database of farms and factories to find specified work and complete your 88 days. Our data is focused around Adelaide so sign up to stay in one of our share houses in the Adelaide area and get yourself a 2nd year visa. Calculate the days you work with The 88th Day App, input your hours worked on a daily or weekly basis whilst completing your farm work and instantly find out how many of your 88 days are left before you can apply for a Second Year Working Holiday Visa in Australia. The 88th Day specialises in securing specified regional work for those on the 417 or 462 Working Holiday Visa, taking out the worry and stresses of finding rural jobs that count towards a second-year visa. We secure consistent and reliable hourly paid jobs in South Australia, sign up via the App or The 88th Day website to join the waiting list and be closer to completing your 88 days. ADVANTAGES: • Find specified work. • Stay with other backpackers. • Calculate your days precisely. • Save every detail that’s needed for the visa application. • Read our “Complete Guide to Farm Work in Australia” Please read our Terms & Conditions at https://www.the88thday.com/termsandconditions

About

Chapka

This app provides comprehensive travel insurance for various types of trips, including holidays, long-term travel, and specific programs like Working Holiday Visas. It allows users to manage their policies, contact assistance 24/7, and access medical teleconsultations.

Highlights
  • Emergency medical expense reimbursement
  • Policy subscription and management
  • 24/7 assistance contact
  • Medical teleconsultation
  • Claims reporting and tracking
  • Coverage details access
Features
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Chapka is the travel insurance specialist. With the Chapka app, get reimbursed for your emergency medical expenses in case of illness or accident during your trips and stays abroad. Chapka insures all types of travelers, whether they are going on holiday or planning a long trip such as a round-the-world journey. Chapka is known as the French specialist for the Working Holiday Visa (WHV) program, which allows young people to live abroad, particularly in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Chapka also provides insurance for international students, au pair stays, and volunteer programs. Chapka has a strong reputation in the United States, and its insurance contracts are recognized by the majority of North American universities. With the Chapka app, manage your insurance from A to Z easily and quickly. • You can subscribe to your insurance policy directly from the Chapka app. • You have access to all information related to your insurance: your contract, coverage amounts, exclusions, emergency contacts, and the status of your compensation claims. • You can contact the assistance team for free 24/7 if you have an accident abroad, in case of hospitalization for more than 24 hours, a death in your family, etc. • You can have a medical teleconsultation 7 days a week with a French-speaking doctor via the Chapka app. • You can report claims, send your invoices, and track your reimbursement requests directly through the Chapka app. In short, the Chapka app is an essential and indispensable tool if you're traveling abroad.

Screenshots

The 88th Day4 screens
Chapka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The 88th Day at 5.0 against Chapka's 1.0. The 88th Day also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 23%) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Chapka's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. The 88th Day sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Chapka asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The 88th Day holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The 88th Day has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of The 88th Day's written reviews are positive against 23% of Chapka's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The 88th Day ships an update every 3 weeks, Chapka every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The 88th Day versus Chapka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe 88th DayChapka
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews — better22.9% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe 88th DayAon France

Customer experience

The 88th Day

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

Chapka

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral20.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The 88th Day

Subscriptions4
  • Nationwide Access14 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • The 88th Day Premium Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • 88 Days Full Access14 Days trial$8.993 Months
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  • The 88th Day Premium 3 Months14 Days trial$12.993 Months
None

Chapka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The 88th Day free?
The 88th Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chapka free?
Chapka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The 88th Day or Chapka?
The 88th Day is rated higher. The 88th Day averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Chapka averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The 88th Day or Chapka have ads?
Neither The 88th Day nor Chapka shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The 88th Day or Chapka?
The 88th Day ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chapka every 5 weeks. Most recently, The 88th Day was updated on November 7, 2026 and Chapka on November 7, 2026.

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