Comparison

okavango.app vs Ithala Safari

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

Head to head
About

okavango.app

Features
Read full description

Okavango is the definitive offline travel companion for one of Africa's greatest wildernesses — the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Whether you're planning a luxury lodge stay, a self-drive expedition, or a mokoro journey through the floodplains, Okavango puts everything you need in your pocket — even without an internet connection. 50 CURATED LOCATIONS Explore a hand-picked collection of 50 real destinations across the Delta: wildlife hotspots, iconic safari lodges, local restaurants, scenic attractions, and unforgettable activities. Every location includes a detailed description, precise map coordinates, and an offline-ready pin. OFFLINE MAPS Navigate the Delta without relying on a signal. The app uses MapLibre with OpenFreeMap tiles that cache to your device, so your maps stay available deep in the bush. 8-CHAPTER EXPEDITION TUTORIAL New to the Delta? Our in-app guide walks you through everything — from when to visit and what to pack, to navigating the waterways and staying safe in big-five country. SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES Tap the heart on any location to save it. Your favourites list is stored entirely on your device — no account, no cloud sync, no data shared. BUILT FOR WILDERNESS TRAVEL The Okavango app is designed to work where connectivity doesn't. Use the category filters to find exactly what you're looking for — wildlife zones, lodges, food, activities — and tap any marker to get the full story. Privacy-first: the app collects no personal data. Your GPS location is used only to show your position on the map and is never transmitted or stored. Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@okavango.app — we'd love to hear from you.

About

Ithala Safari

Features
Read full description

Ithala Game Reserve — your complete guide, in your pocket and fully offline. Whether it's your first safari or your tenth, Ithala Safari helps you find your way, identify every animal, and remember every sighting — no signal required. FIND YOUR WAY, OFFLINE • A detailed offline map of the whole park — camps, gates, roads, picnic spots and points of interest • Orientation deep in the bush with no data connection — never take a wrong turn on a game drive again IDENTIFY EVERY ANIMAL • 440 species — mammals, birds and reptiles — each with high-quality photos • Smart new search: filter by type, search by name, or use the "describe the animal" wizard to identify what you just saw • Behavior, habitat and the best time and place to spot each one PLAN THE PERFECT DRIVE • 18 routes, each with distance, drive time, surface and a star rating • Know before you go: 8 rest camps and gates with photos, facilities and tips KEEP YOUR SAFARI DIARY • Log every sighting in a single tap and build your personal Ithala journal across visits • Earn badges as you explore and track your own statistics — your most-spotted species and more WORKS ANYWHERE Everything runs offline, so you save data and battery while you're in the park. LANGUAGES English, Afrikaans, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese and Italian. SUBSCRIPTION Unlock the full experience — offline maps, road and camp guides, the wildlife encyclopedia, the safari logger and your personal insights — with a weekly, monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Also available for Kruger, Serengeti, Masai Mara, Pilanesberg, Etosha and Addo — plus The Safari Guy companion app to log sightings across Eastern and Southern Africa. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.thesafariguy.co.za/privacy-policy

Screenshots

okavango.app3 screens
Ithala Safari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: okavango.app at none against Ithala Safari's 5. okavango.app also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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. Ithala Safari sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. okavango.app asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
okavango.app versus Ithala Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterokavango.appIthala Safari
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB579 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuba LukawskiTjarko Kwee

In-app purchases

None

okavango.app

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Ithala Safari

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Africa Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Africa Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is okavango.app free?
okavango.app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ithala Safari free?
Ithala Safari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do okavango.app or Ithala Safari have ads?
Neither okavango.app nor Ithala Safari shows ads.

Other comparisons