ROAM Loop vs GoSplit
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.
GoSplit
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Carpooling for a Greener New Zealand! Share your ride, cover your costs, you don’t need a P endorsement. Save Money, Save the Planet. A new way to carpool in New Zealand! Cut costs, reduce carbon emissions, and make your commute social!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GoSplit at fortnightly against ROAM Loop's every 7 months. GoSplit also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
ROAM Loop ships an update every 7 months, GoSplit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ROAM Loop | GoSplit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Venture Timaru Ltd | Felix Will Limited |
In-app purchases
ROAM Loop
No in-app purchases
GoSplit
No in-app purchases
