ROAM Loop vs Explore Broome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ROAM Loop
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The Central South Island is an area of stunning and diverse landscapes from the Pacific Coast to the mountainous high country. The ROAM loop will have you: • Visiting iconic South Island locations like Aoraki/Mt Cook, Caroline Bay and the Clay Cliffs • Wining, dining and coastal walking in little seaside city Timaru • Checking out the geology and wineries of the Waitaki Valley • Discovering towering silo art and a cool eco-sanctuary in Waimate. All of this within an easy driving loop.
Explore Broome
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Showcasing the Town’s historic, cultural and environmental significance, and giving voice to local stories, Explore Broome offers a rich, immersive visitor experience. - Walk back in time, through a place that marks the arrival and departure of people and goods, with the Town Beach Trail. - Explore art, heritage, culture and shopping in Broome’s multicultural heart and soul. - Uncover the stories behind the public artworks and historical sites throughout Chinatown - Learn from the locals with rich audio stories and historic videos. - Examine the changes that have occurred over time with ‘then vs now’ image sliders. - Uncover the tragedy of the World War Two Air Raid on Broome, where more than 88 people are known to have lost their lives.
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Verdict
ROAM Loop and Explore Broome are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
ROAM Loop ships an update every 7 months, Explore Broome every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ROAM Loop | Explore Broome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Venture Timaru Ltd | Shire of Broome |
In-app purchases
ROAM Loop
No in-app purchases
Explore Broome
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ROAM Loop free?
Is Explore Broome free?
Do ROAM Loop or Explore Broome have ads?
Which is updated more often, ROAM Loop or Explore Broome?
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