AAEX vs Stays Local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AAEX
Easily book train tickets and plan your rail journeys across the National Rail Network. Get real-time train times, travel advice, and access exclusive competitions for a smoother travel experience.
- Book train tickets
- Plan rail journeys
- Check train times
- National Rail Network coverage
- Latest travel advice
- Exclusive competitions
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Book train tickets and plan your rail journey on the Trainbox app. Check train times and buy rail tickets for the whole of the National Rail Network and get the latest travel advice, all on your phone! Plus, exclusive competitions to make train travel that extra bit smoother. Thank you for choo choo choosing Trainbox!
Stays Local
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Plan your perfect trip to Cyprus with StaysLocal, the all-in-one platform for booking hotels, villas, apartments and pet hotels exploring local highlights, and connecting directly with property owners. Whether you're a tourist visiting Cyprus or a local property owner, StaysLocal makes travel simple, secure, and enjoyable. For Travelers Search & Book: Discover hotels, villas, apartments and pet hotels with advanced filters, photos, and ratings. Plan Smarter: View curated city and town highlights shared by locals. Stay Connected: Chat directly with property owners for questions and details. Favorites & History: Save your favorite stays and access your booking history anytime. Social Travel: Find friends by username and plan trips together. For Property Owners (Cyprus-based) Easy Onboarding: Register and list your property in minutes. Smart Dashboard: Track reservations, manage availability, and view guest details. Revenue Tracking: Monitor your wallet balance, earnings, and request withdrawals. Property Management: Upload images, update pricing, and keep your listings up-to-date. Why StaysLocal? Built for Cyprus - trusted, local-first booking experience. Secure login and chat with Firebase-powered authentication and Sign in with Apple. Coming Soon Integrated payment gateways (PayPal, Apple Pay), AI-powered travel recommendations, loyalty rewards, AR/VR property tours, and multilingual support (Greek, Turkish, English). Start your Cyprus adventure today with StaysLocal, where locals and travelers connect for the best stays.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Stays Local at every 3 weeks against AAEX's every 4 months. AAEX's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AAEX ships an update every 4 months, Stays Local every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AAEX | Stays Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Usama Khan | Adamos christodoulou |
In-app purchases
AAEX
No in-app purchases
Stays Local
No in-app purchases
