The 88th Day vs RooRides
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
RooRides
Read full descriptionHide full description
RooRides is Esperance’s leading rideshare platform providing on-demand rides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just book your ride and get picked up in minutes! Why RooRides? ● Affordable and reliable rides. ● Get picked up in minutes. ● Know the price and pick-up time of your ride before you order. ● Clean cars and friendly drivers. ● Track your ride in real time, with status notifications. ● Call your driver at any time. RooRides mission is driven by our supportive brand values and set in motion by the passion we have for our industry and our clients. We are here to bring fast, reliable and affordable transport through the streets of Esperance and beyond. Book your rides with a few taps on RooRides App: 1. Easily set your destination 2. Request the ride 3. Follow your driver’s live location 4. Enjoy travelling to your destination in comfort 5. Leave a positive review! If you have any questions or would like to drive for RooRides, get in touch via info@roorides.com.au or visit https://www.roorides.com.au Follow us on social media for updates, discounts and special offers: - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/RooRidesAus - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/RooRidesAus - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedIn.com/company/rooridesaus
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RooRides at none against The 88th Day's 4. The 88th Day's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. RooRides asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The 88th Day | RooRides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The 88th Day | McMullen Financial Pty Ltd |
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
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- The 88th Day Premium 3 Months14 Days trial$12.993 Months
RooRides
No in-app purchases
