A travel journal that records your routes and stops while you explore, letting you rediscover your day as a story.
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Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Pricing
Free version available with limited features; Pro subscription offered
Ryokōya Pro is available as a monthly subscription, yearly subscription, or one-time Lifetime purchase. A 30-day Trip Pass gives Pro access without auto-renewal. City packs are separate one-time purchases, with prices shown in the app for your region.
Key features
Auto-track travels with photos from your library
Import GPX files to map photos along your route
Draw and import custom routes
Create detailed route maps with distances and travel times
Countries map with collected flags
Generate shareable posters and 3D flyover videos
Optional secure cloud upload for trips and photos
Quick photo selection via albums
Automatic route and stop detection as you walk
Journal view showing your day's map, stops, and time spent at each place
Local guide companions (RyokōMates) for 51 cities with stories and facts about neighborhoods
Trip Receipts showing statistics: steps, kilometers, time at places, and local activity counts
City Bingo cards with nine activities per city
Journeys combining multiple trips into one map and story
Photo matching and backup with Pro (iCloud sync)
PDF export and email stories with Pro
Curated City Packs with themed place collections per city
What makes it different
Works retroactively on trips finished years ago without needing to install before travel
Built specifically for travelers who document after their trip, not before
Photos remain in your phone's library, not stored in the app
Automatic background recording with phone in pocket
No subscription required for core journaling features
Privacy-first design with trips stored locally on iPhone
Supports iPhone Duo with dual-page passport layout
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Ryokōya