# CAMPS: Camping Australia Wide — user reviews > 165 indexed App Store user reviews of CAMPS by Camps Australia Wide Pty Ltd, rated 3.90/5 from 8 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camps-camping-australia-wide/id537864549/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camps-camping-australia-wide/id537864549.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of CAMPS? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface - 🗺️ Comprehensive camping site database - 📱 Helpful mobile app for trip planning - 💰 Good value for money - 🔍 Excellent filtering and search features - ⭐ User reviews and ratings for sites - 📍 Offline map downloads available - 🚀 Fast information retrieval - 🏕️ Great for finding free/cheap camping spots - 👥 Supportive customer service team - 📊 Better than WikiCamps alternative - ❤️ Favorites/bookmarking functionality **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing - 🗺️ Map display issues and glitches - 💳 Subscription model not clearly disclosed upfront - 🔌 Offline functionality limited or broken - ⚠️ Login and authentication problems - 📱 Poor iPad landscape mode support - 🐢 Slow performance and loading times - 🔄 Constant updates with bugs - 📍 Missing or outdated site information - 🎯 Trip planning features buggy - 🚫 Paywall appears without warning - 📊 Fewer sites than competitor apps - 🔐 Privacy concerns with data tracking **Commonly reported bugs** - Map keeps moving around unexpectedly - App fails to load all available sites - Screen goes white and freezes after saving trips - Login issues with 'something went wrong' error - Google login no longer works - App crashes when entering check-in dates - Dropped pins don't stay in place on map - Offline mode shows 'offline' even when connected - Trip line disappears after updates - Buttons don't navigate to next page - Slow page opening and loading - Glitchy filter functionality - Cannot add reviews or check-in after certain actions - App won't open or start properly - Password reset emails not received - Email capitalization bug on iPad login - Site swipe-up information stops working - Incorrect website links in site database - Favorites not saving properly - Trip cap at 50 stops limitation **Most requested features** - Landscape mode support for iPad - Better offline navigation with turn-by-turn directions - Ability to add new camping sites to database - Waypoint/sightseeing points in trip planner - Multi-device login support - Background map downloading - Favorites visible on map view - Invite friends to trip feature - Logbook for vehicle maintenance tracking - Better map visibility on iPhone (faint roads) - Volunteer system for updating site information - Ability to use trip planner without zooming extensively ## Newest reviews (10 of 165) ### 2/5 — Hmm *2026-01-19, version 4.4.16* Not sure it’s worth my money yet ### 5/5 — Great Planning Tool *2026-01-07, version 4.4.16* Been using this app to plan our trips away. All in one platform that makes choosing sites very easy. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-01-04, version 4.4.16* All ways using this app when looking for a new place to visit/camp ### 3/5 — Freezing up *2026-01-03, version 4.4.16* This is a great app so far. But when I put in a trip, after I save it, the screen goes white and freezes ### 1/5 — Nope 👎 unable to use. *2025-12-06, version 4.4.16* Was recommended to try this app, was told of a free trial, just nothing but paywall, Back to WikiCamps I go 🤷‍♂️ ### 5/5 — Great product *2025-11-15, version 4.4.15* Love using camps points ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2025-11-13, version 4.4.15* We got this app when we purchased the hard copies, which are great and well printed but very heavy. But we thought the app would solve any issues, but we have found that we cannot use the app on two devices. We would use the app on our phone, but when discussing to go next, the app would not display anything. Also, to get the place names to show, you have to open the app large. I have now gone to WikiCamps. Oh I did send an email once, but never got a reply ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-10-23, version 4.4.14* ***** ### 4/5 — Needs some work *2025-10-21, version 4.4.14* Quite good usually but experiencing significant bugs recently. Freezing, buttons not leading to next page, slow page opening. Even after updating. ### 5/5 — Easy to use App *2025-10-16, version 4.4.14* Self explanatory and convenient ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — A bit suspicious *2026-05-10* In the AppStore, apps are either free, or they require an in app purchase. This one does not say an app purchase, so I assumed it was free. So I downloaded it just to see what it looked like, and then I’m asked to sign up for a trial. But I’m not intending to go out anyway for a month or more, so I can’t test it out at the moment. Why was this not mentioned that it required an in app purchase before I downloaded the app, gave away my email address (possibly to be ) and created a password. Seems a bit dodgy compared to other apps that are upfront about their charges. **Developer response:** Hi MobiDeb, when you view an app in the store, it will display a price initially if it is a fully paid app, or show a "get" button for free apps, or ones that feature a trial and later in app purchases. How this is handled in the app store is not under Camps Australia's control, Apple determines the set up based on the pricing model. Under the apps full Information section, it fully details all pricing options, in line with apple and the ACCC's rules around price transparency. We do not hide anything from users, you can start a 7 day trial without and fee's to see if the app suits your needs, if you are happy with what on offer you can continue with a paid subscription, if not just cancel and no fee's will apply. If you look at the apps information section, it clearly states there are in app purchases and list the relevant charges, we are not trying to hide anything from users, we just want people to have an awesome time traveling across oz! It would be great to touch base direct and discuss in further detail, please contact us direct on - support@campsaustraliawide.com or call 07 5474 2542 ### 1/5 — Hopeless app. Map keeps moving around. *2026-02-11, version 4.4.18* This is a hopeless app. Map keeps moving . Doesn’t load all sites. Just disappointing going back to wiki . ### 1/5 — Dreadful *2026-02-01, version 4.4.18* What a terrible app, glitchy, constantly updating with stupid dots over everything, not showing things you have filtered to view. ### 1/5 — No maps to explore! *2026-01-24, version 4.4.18* I have downloaded qld and wa maps but they are not coming up on the app. At all. Please sort this - or I will want a refund ### 1/5 — Not working *2026-01-23* Recommended by Travellers Autobahn but wouldn’t even open for me. Apparently “something went wrong”. **Developer response:** Hi Wendy, There could be a few reasons for this happening, including system updates, or newer versions of the Camps app being available for you. If you reach out direct on support@campsaustraliawide.com, with some additional information, we should be to assist and get you back on track! ### 1/5 — Money discount *2026-01-13, version 4.4.16* I downloaded the app to see how it works and they've deducted $1.49 from my bank account, unacceptable. ### 1/5 — Log in *2026-01-03, version 4.4.16* Why can’t i log in with google any more? ### 1/5 — Rip off *2025-12-23, version 4.4.16* Don’t download it’s a rip off ### 1/5 — Bad bad bad *2025-12-23, version 4.4.16* They just will charge you then nothing and they might take all your private information ### 1/5 — Not free *2025-12-21* You must register and have some strange paywall. Getting forced into payment before even trying is annoying. Find better apps! **Developer response:** Hi Tom, the Camps app has a free 7-day trial, so you can test things out before incurring any fees, the paywall issues you report are coming from the Apple App Store, not from the Camps app at all. The Play Store requires you to have an active account logged in with a payment method registered to be able to engage with any trials on paid products. This is an Apple policy, not a Camps Australia policy. We do not set these terms and conditions. This comes from Apple, and we have no control over these requirements from our end. The app can be used completely for free for up to 7 days without any fees. So you can decide if it suits your needs before purchasing a yearly subscription. Please contact us direct on support@campsaustraliawide.com to discuss further. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Helpful *2026-03-21, version 4.4.19* The mobile app makes it so much easier than the book. Have always loved the information that is shared to help with traveling our great country. ### 5/5 — Great help *2026-03-21, version 4.4.19* So far so good we live the Campendium set and the app is a great bonus ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2026-03-10, version 4.4.19* Having this app helps plan all our trips easily ### 5/5 — Awesome *2026-02-27, version 4.4.19* Found so many new places and cheap/free camping spots ### 5/5 — Alan Odd-job *2026-02-21, version 4.4.19* This is great mate. ### 5/5 — Exploring OZ *2026-02-12, version 4.4.18* We are finding the app very helpful to our travels.Helping us to find the best places ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-02-08, version 4.4.18* For a first time traveler it’s great to get started on our journey. My son-in-law put me onto the app saying it handy and accurate 👍😁 ### 5/5 — Great service *2026-02-04, version 4.4.18* This is a great app and great after sales service help. Very quick to reply to my questions and concerns. ### 5/5 — Harrumph! *2026-01-29* I unreservedly take back my previous Hurrumph! Camps got back to me and all is well. Thanks guys! ### 5/5 — Great Information *2026-01-22, version 4.4.18* Loads of good info and once you get started easy to use Love that I can download and use off line when out of range --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*