BackWay vs Visit Tokyo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BackWay
Easily save and revisit your favorite locations, even offline. Capture memories with photos and descriptions to create a personal travel log. Get simple directions and distance to find your way back.
- Save favorite locations
- Add photos and descriptions
- Offline navigation
- Travel log functionality
- Simple direction and distance display
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BackWay helps you find your way back! EVEN OFFLINE! BackWay is an iOS app that helps you navigate around and save your favourite places. It is easy to save a location, just snap a photo, add some description and voila! You can also use BackWay as your travel log! If you want to go back to a location, BackWay will show you direction and distance in a simple UI!
Visit Tokyo
Discover Tokyo's best with this offline travel guide. Find over 165 verified spots across six categories, including museums, restaurants, and shops. Plan your itinerary with interactive maps and detailed information in 12 languages.
- Offline access
- Interactive map with pins
- Detailed info in 12 languages
- Save favorite places
- Local curated lists
- 6 essential categories
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Explore Tokyo effortlessly with Visit Tokyo, your ultimate offline travel companion! Plan your Tokyo adventure with confidence. Discover 165+ handpicked spots across 6 categories - museums, attractions, pubs, clubs, shops, and restaurants - all verified by locals and tailored for travelers. Whether you’re craving sushi, hunting hidden izakayas, or exploring ancient temples, everything you need is just a tap away. Key Features: - Offline Access: Download once, explore anywhere - no internet required. - Interactive Map with Pins: Easily find nearby spots, filter by category, and discover Tokyo’s gems. - Detailed Info: Hours, contact details, and descriptions in 12 languages - travel with ease! - Save Favorites: Bookmark must-visit places and create your personalized itinerary. - Local Expertise: Curated lists of top spots trusted by Tokyo residents. 6 Essential Categories: Museums, attractions, nightlife, shopping, dining, and more. Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned explorers alike, Visit Tokyo saves you time and stress. With offline maps and instant access to local insights, you’ll never miss a beat - or a ramen spot. Why Choose Visit Tokyo? Spend less time searching and more time experiencing. Avoid roaming fees and language barriers. Travel smarter, not harder. Download Visit Tokyo today and turn every moment into an adventure. Your unforgettable Tokyo journey starts here! Ready to explore? Download now and unlock Tokyo like a local!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackWay at none against Visit Tokyo's 1. Visit Tokyo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
BackWay costs $0.99 and Visit Tokyo $0.99 up front. Visit Tokyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BackWay asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BackWay against 5.0 for Visit Tokyo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
BackWay ships an update every 2 months, Visit Tokyo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BackWay | Visit Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dares Core d.o.o. | Mukhammed Aliiev |
Customer experience
BackWay
Visit Tokyo
In-app purchases
BackWay
No in-app purchases
Visit Tokyo
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