Comparison

Nomadlog vs Expatly

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

Head to head
About

Nomadlog

Features
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Automatically track where you've been traveling.

About

Expatly

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Know how many days you have spent in every country — and how many you have left. Expatly is a day counter for people who live between countries: travelers, expats, digital nomads and anyone whose visa, residence permit or tax status depends on dates. WHEN DAYS MATTER • Schengen 90/180 — see the days you have used and the days still available. The EU Entry/Exit System now records every border crossing, so an overstay no longer goes unnoticed. • The 183-day rule — watch the threshold many countries use for tax residency. • U.S. day counts — the Substantial Presence Test, the 330-day Physical Presence Test for Americans abroad, time outside the country for green card holders. • Tourist and visa stays of 30, 60, 90 or 180 days — count any rolling period you need. • Travel history for forms — visa, residence and citizenship applications ask where you were and when. Keep the dates ready. HOW IT WORKS • Check in within seconds: pick a country and a day or a date range. • Automatic check-ins: Expatly detects the country you are in, even in the background. • Trips from your photos: rebuild years of travel history from photo locations, processed on your device. • Schengen calculator: single, double and multiple-entry visas or visa-free travel. Add future trips and see whether they fit. • Any period: last 30, 90, 183 or 365 days, this year, or your own range. • Calendar, map and statistics for every country. • Home Screen widgets and daily reminders. • Export your history to CSV or JSON. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. Your check-ins, dates and stays are stored on your device — Expatly does not collect or upload them. Location, if you allow it, is used only to detect your current country. Expatly keeps your records; it does not give legal or tax advice. Rules depend on the country and on your situation — confirm them with the authorities or an adviser. Expatly Pro unlocks photo check-ins, automatic background check-ins, extended and custom periods, and CSV export. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://expatly.poblenou.me/pp.pdf

Screenshots

Nomadlog4 screens
Expatly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nomadlog at none against Expatly's 5. Nomadlog also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). 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. Expatly sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Nomadlog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nomadlog ships an update every 3 days, Expatly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Nomadlog versus Expatly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNomadlogExpatly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGargantua TradingValeriia Shulakova

In-app purchases

None

Nomadlog

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Expatly

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime (Early Supporter)$34.99
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Nomadlog free?
Nomadlog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Expatly free?
Expatly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nomadlog or Expatly have ads?
Neither Nomadlog nor Expatly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nomadlog or Expatly?
Nomadlog ships an update every 3 days, and Expatly every 2 months. Most recently, Nomadlog was updated on October 30, 2026 and Expatly on October 30, 2026.

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