A travel journal that records your routes and stops while you explore, letting you rediscover your day as a story.
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Freemium
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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
Find gyms and showers
Find overnight parking spots
Save favorite spots
Filter by category
Trust Circle safety feature
SOS tools
Sync across devices
Available on Web, iOS, and Android
Find food, groceries, and camping supplies
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
100% free to use with no subscription fees
Comprehensive location finder covering survival, comfort, lifestyle and pet needs
Built specifically for van lifers and RV travelers
Includes safety features like Trust Circle and SOS tools
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
Van Life Buddy
Ryokōya