Comparison

Backroads vs SAMUJANA VILLAS

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

Head to head
About

Backroads

This app provides detailed information and daily route options for active travel adventures like biking and hiking. It offers helpful tips and regional information to enhance your journey. Your trip leaders are also available through the app for guidance.

Highlights
  • Daily route options
  • Trip schedules
  • Helpful tips
  • Regional information
  • Trip leader access
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Backroads is the leader in active travel, offering Biking, Hiking and Multi-Adventure Trips in 55+ countries worldwide. This Trip Companion app, and a unique log-in code, will be available to you just before your trip starts. You’ll find daily route options, schedules, helpful tips and other regional information. Of course, your incredible Trip Leaders are available every day of your trip to guide you through some of the most beautiful places in the world. We look forward to seeing you out there!

About

SAMUJANA VILLAS

Features
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Samujana’s definition is very simple – 23 charming villas from 1 to 8 bedrooms, all with oversized private infinity pools, modern Thai architecture and breath-taking views, 5 star hotel services and details that make the world of differences, the perfect place for friends and family to gather and have a great time. Samujana prides itself on providing an unparalleled luxury experience with our motto being, “Your Place. Your Time.” Each Villa comes automatically with its private Villa Manager and villa maid, state-of-the art leisure facilities and the latest in audio and media amenities, your private villa is your HOME away from home and if you really fancy having your own private chefs, you need just to ask and will take care of the rest. For fun beyond our villas, Samujana offers an extensive range of land and water experiences. From boating excursions on our private sailboat to chauffeured tours of the beautiful island and waterfalls, our Experience Manager will help curate a bespoke adventure for you and your guests. Luxury and relaxation at its best, laze away and leave the rest to us.

Screenshots

Backroads4 screens
SAMUJANA VILLAS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SAMUJANA VILLAS at every 5 weeks against Backroads's every 4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backroads ships an update every 4 months, SAMUJANA VILLAS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Backroads versus SAMUJANA VILLAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackroadsSAMUJANA VILLAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBackroadsHANDIGO COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Backroads

No in-app purchases

None

SAMUJANA VILLAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backroads free?
Backroads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAMUJANA VILLAS free?
SAMUJANA VILLAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backroads or SAMUJANA VILLAS have ads?
Neither Backroads nor SAMUJANA VILLAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backroads or SAMUJANA VILLAS?
Backroads ships an update every 4 months, and SAMUJANA VILLAS every 5 weeks. Most recently, Backroads was updated on October 24, 2026 and SAMUJANA VILLAS on October 27, 2026.

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