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DetailRyokōya logo Ryokōya Skylano
What it doesA travel journal that records your routes and stops while you explore, letting you rediscover your day as a story. Travel eSIM plans for 200+ destinations with instant QR delivery and 24/7 support
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given HK
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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. Plans start from $0.99 (Turkey) to $19.49 (Monaco) per destination, with options like Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, China, South Korea, and UK from $1.49. Europe regional plan covering 41 countries from $5.99. Data allowances range from 100MB to multiple GB with validity periods of 7 to 10 days.
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
  • Instant QR code delivery via email after purchase
  • Coverage in 200+ destinations worldwide
  • 24/7 customer support
  • 90-day refund guarantee on unactivated plans
  • Add multiple destinations to single eSIM
  • Automatic connection to best local network
  • Dual SIM compatibility
  • LanoCoin cashback rewards program
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
  • Digital setup with no physical SIM card required or pickup needed
  • Plans start from $0.99 with flexible data and validity options
  • Simple three-step process: choose, install, enable
  • Clear pricing and straightforward plan selection
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 −2 (down) since last check3 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)35
Citation Flow (Majestic)2114
Referring domains (Majestic)43

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