The 88th Day vs Translink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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: The 88th Day at 5.0 against Translink's 1.3. The 88th Day also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 4%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Translink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. The 88th Day sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Translink asks for nothing beyond the download.
The 88th Day holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of The 88th Day's written reviews are positive against 4% of Translink's.
The 88th Day ships an update every 3 weeks, Translink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The 88th Day | Translink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 1.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews — better | 4.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The 88th Day | Department of Transport and Main Roads |
Customer experience
The 88th Day
Translink
Bugs and requests
The 88th Day
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
The 88th Day
- 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
Translink
No in-app purchases
