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Ryokōya compared with Hey Ula
DetailRyokōya logo RyokōyaHey Ula logo Hey Ula
What it doesA travel journal that records your routes and stops while you explore, letting you rediscover your day as a story. You say where. Ula plans the rest.
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Based inNot given US
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
  • Remembers travel preferences in Travel DNA profile
  • Generates three trip options per request
  • Books flights, hotels, cabs, trains, buses and experiences
  • Adapts plans in real-time to changes
  • Supports voice and text messages
  • Plans for families, couples, groups and solo travelers
  • Plans business travel around meetings
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
  • Learns from previous trips to personalize future recommendations
  • Handles all bookings in one WhatsApp thread
  • Adapts plans dynamically to real-time changes
  • No signup required, integrated into existing chat apps
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 −2 (down) since last check11 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)311
Citation Flow (Majestic)2120
Referring domains (Majestic)410

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