Roamer vs Carpool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roamer
Organize your trips with customizable itineraries and packing lists. Share your plans with others and keep all your travel data private and local to your device.
- Customizable itineraries
- Default and adjustable packing lists
- Share plans and lists
- Local data storage
- No personal data collection
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Trip Planning and Packing Management! Customize your schedule to suit your preferences and stay organized every step of the way. Use our default packing list categories and items as a starting point, and easily adjust them to fit your needs. Share your plans and packing lists effortlessly with friends, family, or travel companions. All data is stored locally on your device—you can clear it anytime. We do not track or collect any personal information.
Carpool
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Carpool is the modern, eco-friendly way to travel together. Connect with trusted drivers and passengers heading your way to save money on daily commutes and road trips. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: • Find Matches Fast: Search rides by departure city, destination, and departure time. • Fair Cost Sharing: Split fuel and toll costs fairly between travelers. • Verified Profiles: Community ratings and verified contacts for safe travels. • Real-Time Messaging: Coordinate pickup spots directly in-app. • Eco-Friendly: Reduce carbon footprint by sharing empty car seats. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://platobilisim.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roamer at none against Carpool's 3. Roamer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Carpool's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). On price 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. Carpool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Roamer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Roamer ships an update every 16 months, Carpool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roamer | Carpool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ying Cui | enes ozer |
In-app purchases
Roamer
No in-app purchases
Carpool
- Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$14.991 Month
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$99.991 Year
