Comparison

Roady vs Stayl

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

Head to head
About

Roady

Discover hidden local gems like walks, waterfalls, and viewpoints in New Zealand and Australia. Plan your road trip with reliable information and share your own travel experiences.

Highlights
  • Discover local walks, waterfalls, and viewpoints
  • Access reliable travel information
  • Plan NZ and AUS road trips
  • Tick off experiences and earn badges
  • Climb the leaderboard
  • Create a travel profile map
  • Share ratings and tips
Features
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Finding things to do in new places can be tough. We got sick of Googling “best things to do in XYZ” and finding the same results each time. We wanted local knowledge, the walks, waterfalls, swimming holes and viewpoints that we didn’t know existed. But finding these, let alone getting any reliable information on them to plan an NZ or AUS road trip, isn’t easy. So Roady set out with a mission to give travellers easy access to local knowledge, no matter where they are. After years of travelling around the country capturing content and learning about these places, we’ve built a travel app that includes our favourite spots and key information that we would have wanted in one place. Tick off experiences as you travel the country, earning badges and climbing the leaderboard along the way. By ticking off an experience, you’ll create a record of your travels on your profile map. Upload a photo, leaving a rating and sharing a tip to provide your own local knowledge for others. Follow us on Instagram @roadynz [:mav: 2.71.0]

About

Stayl

Features
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Want to stay in New Zealand? Just Stayl! Stayl.me is more than a tracker — it's your companion for the whole journey toward staying in New Zealand. Whether you're on a Working Holiday Visa, working toward Permanent Residence, or counting down to Citizenship, Stayl.me helps you track your progress and capture the memories along the way. ——— Stayl.me Premium — Annual Subscription - Length: 1 year (auto-renewable) - Price: NZD 49.99/year, including a 7-day free trial - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The Working Holiday Visa tracker is free forever. Premium unlocks the Residency and Citizenship trackers. Privacy Policy: https://stayl.me/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ WORKING HOLIDAY VISA — FREE FOREVER Track your days, plan your trips, and never miss a deadline. Completely free. KNOW YOUR EXACT ELIGIBILITY DATE Stayl.me calculates precisely when you can apply — based on the official Immigration New Zealand counting rules (arrival and departure days excluded). SEE THE BIG PICTURE VisaTree maps out every pathway to staying in New Zealand — from Visitor and Working Holiday visas all the way to Residence and Citizenship. Explore your options and understand where you are on the journey. PLAN YOUR TRIPS WITH CONFIDENCE Simulate future travel and instantly see the impact on your eligibility before you book. YEAR-BY-YEAR BREAKDOWN See your validated days for each year, track bonus days, and visualize your full timeline. CAPTURE YOUR JOURNEY My NZ lets you save your favorite moments — add photos, places, and notes to build a personal record of your time in New Zealand. Your story, your way. LEARN TE REO MĀORI A new Māori word every day, to connect with the culture as you go. EXPORT A PROFESSIONAL PDF Generate a clean report of your presence history for your application. PREMIUM Unlock full Citizenship and Permanent Residence tracking, trip planning, and journey features with a 7-day free trial, then $49.99 NZD/year. Cancel anytime. — Stayl.me is a tracking tool, not immigration advice. Always consult a Licensed Immigration Adviser before making any decision regarding your visa, residency, or citizenship application.

Screenshots

Roady4 screens
Stayl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stayl at daily against Roady's every 6 days. 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. Roady sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stayl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roady ships an update every 6 days, Stayl daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Roady versus Stayl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoadyStayl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoady Travel LimitedFrancois Zab

Bugs and requests

Roady

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Cannot access bucket lists or add items
  • Photos won't upload (not jpeg)
  • Submit button doesn't work on survey
  • Bug at the start - cannot use app
  • Crash issue (now fixed)
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  • Occasional issues with ticking off activities
  • Images won't upload
  • Slow page loading
  • Bugs that sometimes close the app
  • Unable to reset password

Requested features

10 requests
  • Version for Europe
  • Add/suggest places
  • Offline mode
  • Ability to hide/color-code map pins
  • "Along the way" feature for routes
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  • Ability to tick off places without posting a picture
  • Add local recommendations
  • Access other photo options besides photo library
  • More locations off the beaten track
  • Paid vs free option for locations

Stayl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Roady

Subscriptions2
  • AUS Explorer - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • AUS Explorer - Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time8
  • New Zealand Access$5.99
  • New Zealand Access$7.99
  • New Zealand Access$12.99
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  • Australia Access$14.99
  • NZ Access$17.99
  • New Zealand Access$17.99
  • New Zealand Access$19.99
  • Australia Access$19.99
1 purchases

Stayl

Subscriptions1
  • Stayl Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Roady free?
Roady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stayl free?
Stayl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Roady or Stayl have ads?
Neither Roady nor Stayl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roady or Stayl?
Roady ships an update every 6 days, and Stayl daily. Most recently, Roady was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stayl on October 31, 2026.

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