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Ryokōya compared with SimilarTours
DetailRyokōya logo RyokōyaSimilarTours logo SimilarTours
What it doesA travel journal that records your routes and stops while you explore, letting you rediscover your day as a story. Compare tours and activities from top travel sites to find the best 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
  • Search tours by city, destination, or activity type
  • Side-by-side price comparison across multiple booking partners
  • Filter by category, duration, and price range
  • Sort results by relevance, price, rating, or popularity
  • Pre-filled booking details including date, currency, and participant count
  • Weekly automated health check filtering out dead listings
  • Covers skip-the-line tickets, day trips, food tours, cruises, workshops, and guided visits
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
  • One search across all partner sites instead of opening multiple tabs
  • No fees, account requirement, or markup on prices
  • Search results use partner relevance ranking without artificial re-ordering
  • Covers more than 50 destinations worldwide
  • Direct booking with partner sites with full control over cancellation and refund policies
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 −2 (down) since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)33
Citation Flow (Majestic)2110
Referring domains (Majestic)425

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