Comparison

Auckland Stories vs ROAM Loop

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

Head to head
About

Auckland Stories

Explore Auckland's rich heritage and history with over 20 guided tours. Download specific tours for offline use, perfect for travelers wanting to discover the City of Sails at their own pace.

Highlights
  • Over 20 heritage and history tours
  • Offline tour functionality
  • Downloadable tour content
  • Explore Auckland's City of Sails
  • Suitable for travelers
Features
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Want to learn more about Auckland, New Zealand, the City of Sails? This app is packed full of interesting information about the heritage and history of Auckland. With over 20 tours, there is something here for everyone. Tours included in this app: - Walk the Walk - Running the Show - Warkworth Stories - Whau Wildlink Tree Walk - Central City Walks - Hobsonville Point - Mount Eden Walks - Pt Chevalier Walks - North Shore Walks - Writers' Walks - Avondale Walks - Three Kings Heritage Trail Once the application has been downloaded you can download just the tours you are interested in. It then works offline, which means that you can enjoy the tours without needing to connect to the internet. Perfect if you are travelling.

About

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.

Screenshots

Auckland Stories4 screens
ROAM Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ROAM Loop at none against Auckland Stories's 1. Auckland Stories's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). 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. Auckland Stories sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ROAM Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auckland Stories ships an update weekly, ROAM Loop every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Auckland Stories versus ROAM Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuckland StoriesROAM Loop
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnCell SystemsVenture Timaru Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Auckland Stories

One-time1
  • Takapuna-Milford Heritage Walk$0.99
None

ROAM Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auckland Stories free?
Auckland Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ROAM Loop free?
ROAM Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auckland Stories or ROAM Loop have ads?
Neither Auckland Stories nor ROAM Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auckland Stories or ROAM Loop?
Auckland Stories ships an update weekly, and ROAM Loop every 7 months. Most recently, Auckland Stories was updated on October 27, 2026 and ROAM Loop on October 25, 2026.

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