Plan My Walk vs Ody Trips
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plan My Walk
Discover over 3,000 hiking tracks, huts, and campsites across New Zealand. Plan your adventures with detailed track information, weather forecasts, and safety alerts. Build custom routes and share trip details with emergency contacts for a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience.
- 3,000+ NZ tracks, huts, and campsites
- Search and filter functions
- Detailed track information
- Multiple map views
- Weather forecasts and alerts
- Custom track builder
- Emergency contact trip planner
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The free Plan My Walk app makes it easy to find tracks, huts and campsites across Aotearoa New Zealand and plan a safe and successful trip • 3,500+ NZ tracks, huts and campsites • Easy search functions and filters • Essential track information • Three map views including LINZ Topo and satellite maps • Personalised map experience with your completed trips and those on your wishlist • Weather forecasts and warnings • Official track alerts, such as closures • Reviews and photos including star ratings, and tags for safety tips and points of interest • Customisable gear lists • Custom track builder for off-the-beaten-track adventures • Trip planner that sends key details to your emergency contact • Official safety videos and Virtual Track Guides for selected popular tracks • Highlights pages make it easier to explore with key information on top hiking and tramping destinations, including helpful resources and trip recommendations The free Plan My Walk app supports you to get out and enjoy your adventure safely.
Ody Trips
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Embark on your next travel journey with Ody Trips app. Specifically designed with your personalised itinerary to ensure you have all the information you need for a memorable experience. Key Features: Personalised Itinerary: View your tailor-made travel plans effortlessly. Ody Trips will provide a detailed itinerary specifically for you. Store multiple itineraries for different departure dates. See what services your accomodation can provide before you get there. Get detailed information with ease and say goodbye to paper itineraries. Interactive Maps: Navigate with ease across trails or routes and get access to points of interest, cafes and dining hotspots and more. Know where you are and how to get to your activity or accommodation. Weather Updates: Stay up to date with weather forecasts specific to the area you're travelling. Look ahead in real time so you don’t get caught unprepared. Local Recommendations: Access unique trip information provided by your tour operator - get their 'secret sauce' for making your trip an incredible experience. Make your next holiday run smoothly with Ody Trips - your travel itinerary companion
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ody Trips at every 2 weeks against Plan My Walk's every 2 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.
Plan My Walk ships an update every 2 months, Ody Trips every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plan My Walk | Ody Trips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mountain Safety Council | Odyssey (Creative Technology NZ Limited) |
Bugs and requests
Plan My Walk
Reported bugs
16 issues- Login screen text and buttons are invisible
- App no longer loads and is stuck on the opening screen
- Authentication code not received
- App restarts when viewing tracks on the map
- App continuously restarts/reloads
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- App crashes on the map
- App restarts when filtering tracks
- App restarts on the main page
- App crashes every 10 seconds or restarts when interacting with map/tracks
- App crashes and restarts when Location Services is enabled
- App keeps refreshing every few seconds
- App keeps backing out every 5 seconds
- App constantly restarting when trying to download maps
- App restarts when under strain (e.g., zooming map)
- App not saving the date when planning a future walk
- App reverts to the current day when trying to add a walk
Requested features
4 requests- Option to download tracks as .gpx
- UI/UX update for custom route navigation
- Include inclines and side elevation of tracks
- Allow users to create their own routes
Ody Trips
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Plan My Walk
No in-app purchases
Ody Trips
No in-app purchases
