# DaysAbroad vs VisaStay

The clearest difference is update cadence: VisaStay at every 2 days against DaysAbroad's fortnightly. VisaStay also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DaysAbroad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and VisaStay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DaysAbroad against 5.0 for VisaStay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

DaysAbroad ships an update fortnightly, VisaStay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DaysAbroad | VisaStay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daysabroad/id6760920831/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visastay/id6776447080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zebra Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833228021) | [Gregory Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776447082) |

## What reviewers say

### DaysAbroad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daysabroad/id6760920831)

Effortlessly track your days spent in any country with automatic GPS logging. Ideal for digital nomads, expats, and frequent travelers monitoring visa limits and travel rules. Offers detailed breakdowns, year progress, and manual entry options.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPS country tracking, Schengen Zone calculator, Country and year progress breakdown, Manual trip entry, Airplane and maritime mode, Count nights mode, Multi-year history, Data export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DaysAbroad Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| DaysAbroad Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| DaysAbroad Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


### VisaStay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visastay/id6776447080)

Effortlessly track your visa days, Schengen limits, and potential tax residency triggers for every trip and passport. Avoid overstays and plan your travels with real-time countdowns and alerts.

**Highlights:** Live visa day countdowns, Automatic Schengen 90/180 calculator, Tax residency alerts (183-day rule), Passport expiry warnings, ETIAS flagging, Visa Calendar, Offline-first functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DaysAbroad free?

DaysAbroad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VisaStay free?

VisaStay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DaysAbroad or VisaStay?

DaysAbroad and VisaStay are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do DaysAbroad or VisaStay have ads?

Neither DaysAbroad nor VisaStay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DaysAbroad or VisaStay?

DaysAbroad ships an update fortnightly, and VisaStay every 2 days. Most recently, DaysAbroad was updated on October 10, 2026 and VisaStay on October 7, 2026.

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