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Ryokōya vs FlyDown

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Ryokōya compared with FlyDown
DetailRyokōya logo RyokōyaFlyDown logo FlyDown
What it doesA travel journal that records your routes and stops while you explore, letting you rediscover your day as a story. Budget flight alerts for your chosen price
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingRyokōya 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. Not given
Key features
  • 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
  • Alerts when price drops below your budget
  • Price history to identify real deals
  • Multi-city trips with bus connections
  • Email and browser notifications
  • Customizable notification preferences
  • Monitors nine airlines
  • Checks prices every few hours
  • No credit card required
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Completely free with no card needed
  • Does not sell tickets—you book directly on airline websites
  • Price history shows whether a fare is genuinely low
  • Data stored in UK with EU-level protection
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 −2 (down) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)310
Citation Flow (Majestic)2114
Referring domains (Majestic)47

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