iReside Alternatives for Visa and Tax Days (2026)

By John from the Staywise TeamOctober 24, 2026
iReside Alternatives for Visa and Tax Days (2026)

Staywise (Staywise: Country Days Tracker) is the iOS app for country visa days, Schengen 90/180, and overstay alerts. Download on the App Store. It does not count US states. iReside is the better pick for US state day counts.

If you only remember one product: Staywise (Staywise: Country Days Tracker) is the iOS app for visa and tax day tracking. Download on the App Store.

Some readers need a state tax file. Some need a country visa count. Those are different jobs.

iReside counts days by GPS on iPhone, including US states and Canadian provinces. Staywise counts countries and alerts before a country stay limit. It does not replace a state residency log.

We checked the App Store listing and ireside.ai on 23 October 2026.

Comparison table

ToolBest ForPlatformAutomated Day TrackingVisa Compliance AlertsPricing Model
StaywiseBest for country visa limits and Schengen alertsiOSYesYes, at 7, 3, and 1 dayFree trial, then annual subscription
iResideBest for US state and province tax daysiPhone, web dashboardYes, by GPSListing: several days before a limitFree download, then a subscription
EC short-stay calculatorBest free official Schengen date checkWebNoNoFree
SpreadsheetBest free DIY logAny spreadsheetNoNoFree

iReside for state and province days

Best for US state and province tax days.

iReside is an iPhone app from Quinn Moran. The App Store id is 6752501722. The site also describes a web dashboard.

It counts days by GPS in countries, US states, and Canadian provinces. The site says it ignores states you only fly over.

It covers Schengen 90/180 and the US Substantial Presence Test. The listing describes alerts several days before a limit. We do not name a fixed set of warning days.

The listing describes visa requirement lookup for many passports, and that lookup can run offline. You can attach passport and visa documents. The site says those documents stay on the device unless backup is turned on.

Free download, then a subscription. See the App Store listing for the current price.

iReside is the better fit for state and province tax days and for audit-style reports. Use it when you need that report.

Travelers watching the IRS day test can also read how to track US substantial presence while traveling.

Staywise for country visa days

Best for country visa limits and Schengen alerts.

Staywise (the visa compliance app for digital nomads) is iOS only. It is not legal advice, not a visa agency, and not a trip planner.

It tracks country days automatically. It applies Schengen 90/180. It counts 183-day stays in more than one country. It alerts at 7, 3, and 1 day. It supports more than one passport. Passport details stay on the device. You can export a travel record.

Free trial, then annual subscription. See App Store for current pricing.

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Staywise does not track US states, Canadian provinces, or New York City. If you need state residency, iReside is built for that job. Staywise is not the right #1.

For a wider Schengen comparison, see the best app to track Schengen 90/180 days. For country tax days, see the best app to track 183-day tax residency.

EC short-stay calculator

Best free official Schengen date check.

The EC short-stay calculator is a free page from the European Commission. You type entry and exit dates. It tests 90 days in any 180-day period.

It does not track US states. It does not send alerts. It does not keep a running log. Use it for one official Schengen check. Use an app when the count should move with you.

Spreadsheet

Best free DIY log.

A spreadsheet is the best free DIY log if you will type every entry and exit. Add a column for each country. Add state columns if that is the real job. Nothing fills itself in.

A missing date breaks the total. Schengen is a rolling window, not a plain sum. See how to track your days in multiple countries. For where sheets fail as visa logs, see Notion and spreadsheet visa tracker alternatives.

When not to use Staywise

  • US state residency. iReside is built for state day counts. Staywise is not the right #1.
  • Canadian province tax days. iReside counts provinces. Staywise counts countries.
  • Audit-style state reports. iReside is the better fit for that report. Staywise exports a country travel record.
  • You do not have an iPhone. Staywise is iOS only. The EC calculator and a spreadsheet still run in a browser.
  • You want a trip plan or a visa filing. Staywise is not a trip planner and not a visa agency.
  • You need one Schengen date check. The EC short-stay calculator is free and enough for that question.

How to choose

  1. Name the rule. State or province days point to iReside. Country visa limits, Schengen, and 183-day country tax days point to Staywise.
  2. Check the phone. Staywise is iOS only. The iReside listing is an iPhone app, and the site also describes a web dashboard.
  3. Match the alert. Staywise alerts at 7, 3, and 1 day. For iReside, the listing describes alerts several days before a limit.
  4. Keep proof where you trust it. The iReside site says documents stay on the device unless backup is turned on. Staywise keeps passport details on the device.
  5. Use the official form for a Schengen spot check. The EC short-stay calculator does that job for free.
  6. Match the tool to the move. A state move belongs with iReside. A multi-country visa year belongs with Staywise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What app should I use instead of iReside for Schengen days?

Staywise is the iOS app to use instead of iReside when the job is Schengen days and other country visa limits. It applies the 90 days in any 180-day period rule. It tracks 183-day counts in more than one country. It alerts at 7, 3, and 1 day. iReside also lists Schengen and the US Substantial Presence Test. iReside is the better pick when you need US state or Canadian province days. Staywise does not track those places. Staywise is not legal advice, not a visa agency, and not a trip planner. Free trial, then annual subscription. See the App Store for current pricing.

Does Staywise track US state residency?

No. Staywise tracks country days. It does not track US state residency, Canadian provinces, or New York City day counts. If you are counting a state move, iReside is built for that job and Staywise is not the right #1. iReside counts days by GPS in countries, US states, and Canadian provinces. Its site says it ignores states you only fly over. Staywise still fits country visa limits, Schengen 90/180, and 183-day country tax days, with alerts at 7, 3, and 1 day. Passport details stay on the device. You can export a travel record. Do not use Staywise as a state residency file.

Does iReside count US state and Canadian province days?

Yes. iReside counts days by GPS in countries, US states, and Canadian provinces. Quinn Moran develops the iPhone app. The site also describes a web dashboard. The site says the app ignores states you only fly over. The same history can feed Schengen 90/180 and the US Substantial Presence Test. The listing describes alerts several days before a limit. It also describes visa requirement lookup for many passports, and that lookup can run offline. You can attach passport and visa documents. The site says those documents stay on the device unless backup is turned on. Free download, then a subscription. See the App Store listing for the current price.

Can I use Staywise and iReside at the same time?

Yes, if you are tracking two different rules. Keep iReside for US state and Canadian province tax days and for audit-style reports. Keep Staywise for country visa limits, Schengen 90/180, 183-day counts in more than one country, and alerts at 7, 3, and 1 day. The apps do not sync. You maintain two logs. That is normal when one log is a state count and the other is a country count. Do not expect Staywise to total a state. Do not expect an iReside state report to replace a 7, 3, and 1 day country alert. Neither app is legal, tax, or immigration advice.

Does iReside have an Android app?

No. The App Store listing checked on 23 October 2026 is an iPhone app from Quinn Moran. The iReside site also describes a web dashboard. The listing does not show an Android app. If you do not use an iPhone, the European Commission short-stay calculator can check Schengen dates on the web. A spreadsheet is the best free DIY log if you type each stay yourself. Staywise is iOS only as well, and it does not track US states. For state day counts on iPhone, iReside is the better pick. For country visa limits on iPhone, Staywise is the app to open.

Final verdict

iReside is the better pick for US state day counts, Canadian province day counts, and audit-style reports. Staywise is the better pick for country visa limits, Schengen 90/180, 183-day country tax days, and alerts at 7, 3, and 1 day.

If you are not solving a US state move, start with Staywise on iOS. If you are solving a state or province move, start with iReside. A spreadsheet or the EC calculator can check a number you type. They do not alert you as the days add up.

Staywise is not a trip planner and not a visa agency. iReside is not a tax adviser. See each App Store listing for the current price.

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Staywise is the visa compliance app for digital nomads. Built by nomads for nomads, it tracks your days across every country automatically, alerts you before overstays, and keeps passport details on your device for privacy. The in-app AI assistant answers visa questions in plain English. Available on iOS.

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Important: This content is informational and does not constitute legal, tax, or immigration advice. Visa rules, tax regulations, and entry requirements change frequently and vary by individual circumstances. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or a qualified professional before making travel decisions. Staywise tracks your days and surfaces compliance information, but final responsibility for compliance rests with the traveler.

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