Comparison

Country Days Tracker vs The Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Country Days Tracker

Effortlessly track your days spent in each country for visa, tax, and residency compliance. Features automatic counting, stay limit management, and Schengen calculator. Rebuild history from photos and flights.

Highlights
  • Automatic country day counting
  • Stay limit manager
  • Schengen calculator
  • Custom area tracking
  • Restore from photos/flights
  • Air & sea day logging
  • PDF export
Features
Currently charting
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Included in British Airways High Life's list of 24 Inexpensive Items That Will Transform Your Travels Download now — and never count travel days manually again. Essential for frequent travelers, digital nomads, and expats. Country Days Tracker shows exactly how many days you’ve spent in each country — no spreadsheets, no guesswork. • No account. No email. No personal data required. • Works offline. • Useful for visa rules, tax residency, and residence permits. ▶ AUTOMATIC COUNTRY DAY COUNTING Track how many days you've spent in each country over the last 183 or 365 days — or set any custom date range. Choose how days are counted (e.g., count only if you stayed overnight). View clean country-by-country timelines. ▶ STAY LIMIT MANAGER Track legal stay limits for any country. Set a limit, pick a date range, and get automatic updates as you travel — perfect for: • Tax residency rules • Residency permit conditions • Dual citizenship restrictions • Tourist visa limits • Permanent residency requirements • Health insurance eligibility based on days present Whether you're managing stays for legal compliance or long-term planning, Stay Limit Manager makes it effortless. ▶ SCHENGEN CALCULATOR Know how many days you have left under the 90/180-day rule. Perfect for travelers bouncing in and out of Europe. ▶ CUSTOM AREAS Track specific locations — for example, how often you visit your grandmother in a neighboring town, or how many days you’ve spent in New York for tax purposes. Ideal for state-level tax residency, part-time living, or personal records. ▶ RESTORE FROM PHOTOS Rebuild your travel history. Scan your photo library to recover past visits using date and location metadata. ▶ RESTORE FROM FLIGHTS Import travel data from flight tracking apps to restore your country visit history quickly and accurately. ▶ AIR & SEA DAYS Log how many days you spend flying or at sea. Great for airline crew, cruise travelers, and seafarers. ▶ WIDGETS See your country stats at a glance right from your Home Screen. ▶ WORLD MAP View your travel history on an interactive world map. Share your personal map as a photo, video, or Reel. ▶ PDF EXPORT Generate a professional-looking PDF of your visit history. ▶ ATTACHMENTS & PROOF PHOTOS Attach photos and documents to any day — tickets, bookings, or personal notes. Add photos with date and location to keep proof of your stay. Perfect for visas, tax residency, and official records. ▶ LIVE ACTIVITY Quickly access your latest attachments — tickets, bookings, and documents — right from your Lock Screen. Stay organized while traveling, without opening the app. Download now and travel smarter. No setup. No friction. Just effortless day tracking — built for travelers who care where their days go. ----------------------------------- If you choose to purchase Country Days Tracker Pro, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change without notice. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase Country Days Tracker Pro, you can simply continue using Country Days Tracker for free. Privacy Policy: https://countrydaystracker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://countrydaystracker.com/terms

About

The Explorer

Features
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The Explorer App is your guide to the Ireland most visitors never see. Beyond the well-worn tourist trail lies a country full of hidden gems, quiet coves, family-run eateries, scenic viewpoints, and local traditions that only insiders know about. The Explorer App brings you closer to Ireland, connecting you with authentic experiences curated by the people who know it best, the local people of Ireland. DISCOVER WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK Every place featured in The Explorer App has been chosen for a reason, not because it's popular, but because it's genuinely worth your time. From dramatic coastal walks to cosy pubs with real character, we help you find experiences that feel personal, not packaged. PLAN YOUR PERFECT TRIP Build itineraries tailored to how you like to travel. Heading out for a spontaneous day trip? Planning a week-long adventure? The Explorer App adapts to your pace, helping you organise stops, discover nearby gems, and make the most of every moment in Ireland. TRAVEL THAT FITS YOU Solo, as a couple, or with the whole family - The Explorer App tailors recommendations to your travel style. Find quiet, reflective spots for solo exploration or lively, family-friendly experiences everyone will enjoy. TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY We believe great travel supports the places it touches. The Explorer App highlights sustainable, locally-owned businesses and experiences, so your adventures help the communities you visit thrive. Putting back into the buisnsses in Ireland. BETTER TOGETHER Share your favourite discoveries with friends and family, and invite them to explore alongside you. Our referral rewards make it easy and rewarding to spread the word. ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW Ireland has more hidden corners than any single trip could cover. The Explorer App is continually updated with new places, seasonal recommendations, and fresh local insight, so there's always a reason to open the app again. Whether you're visiting Ireland for the first time or rediscovering your own backyard, The Explorer App helps you travel with curiosity, purpose, and a genuine connection to place. Download The Explorer App and start uncovering the Ireland that's been there all along.

Screenshots

Country Days Tracker4 screens
The Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Explorer at none against Country Days Tracker's 3. The Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Country Days Tracker's advantage is chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Country Days Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. The Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Country Days Tracker ships an update monthly, The Explorer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Country Days Tracker versus The Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountry Days TrackerThe Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#162 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey SolovyevThe Explorer App Team Ltd

Bugs and requests

Country Days Tracker

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrectly calculates days spent in different countries
  • Does not recognize Kosovo
  • Widget not working
  • Photo data retrieval is wrong
  • Inconsistent logging of days

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add Kosovo as a country
  • Implement cloud synchronization across different Apple IDs
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Add a YTD widget for stay days
  • Consider using ads instead of a paywall for the entire app
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  • Add more languages

The Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Country Days Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • CountryDaysTracker Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • CountryDaysTracker Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • CountryDaysTracker Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
None

The Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Country Days Tracker free?
Country Days Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Explorer free?
The Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Country Days Tracker or The Explorer have ads?
Neither Country Days Tracker nor The Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Country Days Tracker or The Explorer?
Country Days Tracker ships an update monthly, and The Explorer every 10 days. Most recently, Country Days Tracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Explorer on October 31, 2026.

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