Iriyo vs Roam Rewards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Iriyo
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Iriyo helps travelers in Korea see the real local vibe before deciding where to go. Instead of relying only on reviews, maps, or polished travel posts, Iriyo shows short nearby video clips from real places around you. Check the atmosphere of a neighborhood, street, cafe area, or nightlife spot before you head out. With Iriyo, you can: - Watch short local clips from nearby areas - Preview the real mood of places in Korea - Discover local streets, cafes, food spots, and hangout areas - Upload short clips to share what your area feels like right now - Save clips and come back to places you are interested in Iriyo is designed for foreign travelers, exchange students, digital nomads, and anyone exploring Korea who wants a quick, honest look at what a place feels like today. Iriyo uses your location only to find an approximate nearby area. Exact GPS coordinates are not stored. See what locals see.
Roam Rewards
Discover local spots and plan outings with friends. Share recommendations and see where your network is going. Turn your city into a social experience.
- Discover local cafes, restaurants, bars, and events
- Get recommendations from friends and community
- Save places to 'Want to Try' lists
- Track visited locations on a personal map
- Create and share themed place collections
- Share photos, reviews, and notes
- See friends' activities and plans
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Roam — Cashback, Deals & Rewards Get rewarded for going out. Roam helps you discover exclusive cashback, discounts, deals, and rewards from restaurants, cafés, stores, experiences, and local businesses. Find a Drop, claim your reward, visit the business, and enjoy the benefit. Whether you're grabbing food with friends, shopping, trying a new café, or exploring somewhere new, Roam helps you get more from the places you already love. DISCOVER REWARDS NEAR YOU Find cashback offers, discounts, exclusive deals, and limited-time rewards from businesses around you. CLAIM DROPS Discover a Drop, check the offer, and claim it before it runs out. Drops can have limited availability, minimum spends, and time limits. GET CASHBACK Complete the requirements of a reward and get cashback or other benefits from participating businesses. DISCOVER THROUGH FRIENDS See what your friends are claiming, where they're going, and what they're discovering. Follow people and build your own social feed around going out. SHARE & GIFT Share rewards and experiences with friends and discover new places together. EXPLORE LOCAL BUSINESSES Find restaurants, cafés, shops, experiences, and other businesses offering rewards in your area. TRACK YOUR REWARDS Keep your claimed offers, cashback, and activity organized in one place. Roam is built around a simple idea: Go out. Discover more. Get rewarded. Download Roam and start exploring.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Iriyo at weekly against Roam Rewards's every 2 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Iriyo ships an update weekly, Roam Rewards every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Iriyo | Roam Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kangnam Kim | Girikrishna Gp |
In-app purchases
Iriyo
No in-app purchases
Roam Rewards
No in-app purchases
