Comparison

Wha2Do vs PathRoam

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

Head to head
About

Wha2Do

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Explore Africa like never before with Wha2do Wha2do is the ultimate tourism discovery app, helping you explore the best of Africa — from iconic landmarks and natural wonders to local events, activities, and hidden gems. Whether you're a traveler planning your next adventure or a local looking for new things to do, Wha2do gives you access to experiences across the continent, all in one easy-to-use app. Key Features: Events and Festivals – Stay updated with local events, markets, and cultural celebrations Curated Experiences – Browse listings for families, couples, adventure seekers, and more Tourism Listings – Discover national parks, museums, beaches, restaurants, and scenic spots Wha2do is your personal travel companion, built to support local tourism and connect you with unforgettable African experiences. Download Wha2do today and start exploring Africa, one experience at a time.

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

Wha2Do4 screens
PathRoam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PathRoam at weekly against Wha2Do's every 3 weeks. Wha2Do's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wha2Do ships an update every 3 weeks, PathRoam weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Wha2Do versus PathRoam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWha2DoPathRoam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNEXT APP (Pty) LtdJacobus Kamffer

In-app purchases

None

Wha2Do

No in-app purchases

None

PathRoam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wha2Do free?
Wha2Do is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PathRoam free?
PathRoam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wha2Do or PathRoam have ads?
Neither Wha2Do nor PathRoam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wha2Do or PathRoam?
Wha2Do ships an update every 3 weeks, and PathRoam weekly. Most recently, Wha2Do was updated on September 21, 2026 and PathRoam on September 17, 2026.

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