Comparison

Weg! vs PathRoam

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

Head to head
About

Weg!

Features
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Weg is ’n omvattende buitelugtydskrif vir mense wat entoesiasties is oor Suidelike-Afrika. Die tydskrif is lesers se paspoort tot bekostigbare bestemmings. Die artikels is gesaghebbend, pittig, insiggewend. Elke uitgawe is volgepak met pragtige foto’s en stories oor interessante mense en plekke, hoofsaaklik in Suid-Afrika, maar ook in aangrensende lande. Die tydskrif het ’n streng redaksionele beleid: Geen gratis geskenke, joernaliste besoek ’n bestemming sonder waarskuwing, en die tydskrif betaal self vir alle onkostes. Weg se joernaliste reis onder dieselfde omstandighede as hulle lesers, en poog om reiservaringe weer te gee presies soos hulle dit beleef het. Of jy dus wil weggaan vir die naweek of ’n lang vakansie beplan, onthou: Jou reis begin hier... Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $13.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

About

PathRoam

Features
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PathRoam is your all-in-one road trip planner built for Southern Africa. Plan adventures across 11 countries, from South Africa to Tanzania. PLAN YOUR ROUTE Create trips with 3 planning modes — Route First, Destinations, or Day by Day. Search and add stops with autocomplete across Southern Africa. Reorder stops, view your route on the map, and choose between waypoints, overnight stays, attractions, and fuel stations. FIND ACCOMMODATION Search thousands of lodges, campsites, and guesthouses near your stops. Browse curated and community-contributed spots with amenities, pricing, and contact details. Track check-in/check-out dates and nights booked. EXPLORE ACTIVITIES Discover nearby attractions — nature reserves, historical sites, adventure activities, family entertainment, and scenic landmarks. Add activities with dates and estimated costs. TRACK COSTS Set daily budgets and track accommodation, activity, and shopping costs. View cost breakdowns with daily rate calculations. Multi-currency support including ZAR, USD, EUR, GBP, BWP, NAD, and ZWL. COLLABORATE Invite travel companions by email as editors or viewers. Assign packing and shopping items to trip members. Assign cooks for meal planning. Share trips publicly with the PathRoam community. PLAN MEALS Organise breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks by day. Add ingredients with quantities and assign cooks from your trip group. Ingredients sync to your shopping list automatically. PACK & SHOP Create categorised packing checklists — clothes, toiletries, electronics, camping gear, and more. Shopping lists with quantities and cost tracking. Check items off as you go. SUBMIT & DISCOVER Submit new spots to help the community — lodges, campsites, fuel stations, and attractions. Suggest edits to existing listings. Browse public trips shared by other travellers. WORKS OFFLINE Trip data is cached for viewing without internet — perfect for remote Southern African roads where signal is spotty. Quick sign-in with fingerprint or Face ID. PathRoam covers 3,800+ fuel stations, 9,000+ attractions, and 11,800+ accommodation options across Southern Africa. Create your account and start planning your next adventure today.

Screenshots

Weg!4 screens
PathRoam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PathRoam at none against Weg!'s 10. PathRoam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Weg!'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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. Weg! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. PathRoam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weg! ships an update every 3 months, PathRoam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Weg! versus PathRoam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeg!PathRoam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Jacobus Kamffer

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Weg!

Subscriptions1
  • Weg!$24.991 Year
One-time9
  • Weg! May 2013$1.99
  • Weg! July 2013$1.99
  • Weg! August 2013$1.99
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  • Weg South Africa November 2013$1.99
  • Weg South Africa January 2014$1.99
  • Weg South Africa February 2014$1.99
  • Weg South Africa April 2014$1.99
  • Weg South Africa January 2015$1.99
  • Weg! Namibia 2014$5.99
None

PathRoam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weg! free?
Weg! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PathRoam free?
PathRoam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weg! or PathRoam have ads?
Neither Weg! nor PathRoam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weg! or PathRoam?
Weg! ships an update every 3 months, and PathRoam weekly. Most recently, Weg! was updated on October 26, 2026 and PathRoam on October 25, 2026.

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