# Sēkr: Vanlife, Roadtrip, Camp — user reviews

> 86 indexed App Store user reviews of Sēkr by Peace Vans Enterprises, rated 4.60/5 from 568 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sekr-vanlife-roadtrip-camp/id1447689037/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sekr-vanlife-roadtrip-camp/id1447689037.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 458 · 4★ 52 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 12 · 1★ 32

## What do users think of Sēkr?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent app for finding camping spots
- 👍 Helpful for connecting with the van life community
- ⭐ Great resource for travel planning and finding amenities
- 💡 Useful cell service coverage information
- 🤝 Ability to share locations and connect with others

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable features (messaging, notifications, location tracking)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location sharing
- 💰 Transition to paid subscription model frustrates users
- 📉 Outdated and inaccurate location information
- 🗺️ Lack of offline functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when trying to create a profile
- Inaccurate location data and categorization of campsites
- Messaging and notification issues
- Inability to edit or delete user profile information

**Most requested features**

- Offline mode for accessing location data
- Improved filtering and search capabilities
- Ability to leave detailed reviews and feedback on locations
- Better community engagement tools (event planning, discussions, etc.)
- Syncing across multiple devices

## Newest reviews (10 of 86)

### 3/5 — Deleting due to privacy

*2023-09-10, version 2.1.0*

I love the idea of this app, but I’ve had an increase in scammers trying to friend me on social media. My profile shows up in public internet searches and I can’t find a way to turn off that setting. Deleting for now and hope to return in the future if there are more users and better privacy settings.

### 2/5 — Does not work well on iPhone

*2023-04-01, version 2.1.0*

Could not update or save bio because keyboard would not hide

### 3/5 — glitch

*2023-02-19, version 2.1.0*

i can’t edit my profile

### 3/5 — No reviews

*2022-11-14, version 2.1.0*

Can’t leave reviews for anything. Have tried 5 times now at 5 different locations

### 4/5 — Very Good Coverage on Free And Dispersed Camping

*2022-10-08, version 2.1.0*

Most of the other apps have some listings but it necessary to look at all of the apps. You seem to have the most listings in this category. Well done.

### 2/5 — Safety concerns

*2022-08-17, version 2.0.3*

This app seemed to have a lot of potential for community-building, but safety concerns led me to delete it. Nothing bad happened, but the app had me identify myself as a solo female, and the “near you” feature appeared to show that part of my profile to viewers, which is just a crime waiting to happen. FWIW, nobody else in my region was sharing their location, either, so maybe there aren’t many users near me, or maybe they had the same problem.

### 3/5 — Great for finding a spot but constant errors.

*2022-08-04, version 2.0.3*

I had high hopes for this app. It has a ton of great points of interests on the map across the country. However not all coordinates work nor are accurate. The messaging portion doesn’t work half the time either. It has potential to be great but currently is disappointing.

### 2/5 — Good app but some things don't work

*2022-07-12, version 2.0.1*

I like the social aspect but messages don't load consistently even over wifi so I don't think it's a network issue. I have all notifications turned on and I get zero notifications despite having messages waiting for me. I end up giving people my cell number because the app isn't reliable in this way. It also lacks the depth of locations and reviews of locations that ioverlander offers but maybe with some time that will improve.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-06-20, version 2.0.0*

If you’re a traveler looking to meet new people, get it

### 2/5 — Gosh this app has gone downhill

*2022-06-17, version 2.0.0*

I used this app last summer and in the fall and it was essential. I opened it back up today and it seems to have lost most of its value. 

What happened to reviews you can read? Pictures posted by others who have been there? 

Permit required? But no more information?

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — What happened!?

*2026-01-09, version 4.11*

This app has become complete garbage.

### 1/5 — Deleted 4/25

*2025-04-29, version 4.11*

After update I had to delete this app over privacy concerns (app does not need my financial info and search history) and poor search features.

### 1/5 — Not useful?

*2024-09-06*

I’m not sure how this app is meant to work. I can’t add anything to it and it only shows campgrounds. It lists pay campgrounds as “free” and I can’t suggest an edit. When you click a location, there is no info other than a phone number. There are three lines at the top right of the screen to click for a menu but nothing shows. This isn’t very useful.

### 1/5 — App is total garbage

*2024-07-23, version 4.3*

I used to love this app and used it often to share our driveway with fellow travelers and find places to stay when I was traveling. But lately the app has become so full of bugs that it’s hard to use. Most notably, when someone requests to stay at our camp share I cannot accept the reservation. Even if it was made within the last 15 minutes - it always says that the reservation has expired. So then I have to privately message the person who is requesting to stay and give them all of the details. To make it even more annoying, I ten get emails from Sēkr telling me that a camper is waiting on me because the app will no longer allow me to approve the request. Often I will miss these requests because the app does not notify me of them as they come in which makes me look like a total jerk for not responding. Today I got a notification so when I went into the app, I saw a message that was sent 21 days ago! Ridiculous. And yes, I have all notifications turned on within the app settings and my phone settings. I have emailed Sēkr support 3 times in the past month asking for help to resolve these issues. ZERO response. Not even an autoresponder. That’s not very good customer service for an app I pay $18.99 a year for. Anyways, it used to be great and seeing how there have been no app updates in the last 11 months and their support emails go left unanswered, I’d say skip this app. I’m planning to delete my account but thought I’d at least indulge the annoying pop-up asking me to rate the app before I pull the plug and maybe, just maybe, Sekr customer service will see this review and return my emails.

### 1/5 — App never updates my location.

*2024-02-27, version 2.1.0*

Update- This app has a lot of bugs and after being on it for a couple years I have found it’s mostly useless. Very few people seem to use it, even in places like Florida during the winter. Sadly it’s not worth the $2 a month but I still pay it in hopes that some day they get their act together and maybe it gets better and becomes useful to more people.

### 1/5 — SOOOOOOO OUTDATED

*2023-06-29, version 2.1.0*

All the info is outdated by at least a year. CampShare people haven’t responded to requests a single time as most of them haven’t been active on this app for a year or more. Parking spots don’t update as local laws and ordinances change so most of them are illegal now.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2022-08-15, version 2.0.3*

The app is a bugged bad. I can’t even make a profile because every time I type my name the screen swipes up and doesn’t let me continue the profile creation. Then the next time I open the app I have access to the Home Screen (with no profile created) so I can’t use any features and everything I click on crashes the app

### 1/5 — Messages rarely work

*2022-07-21, version 2.0.1*

Messaging hardly ever works.

### 1/5 — B. S.

*2022-07-14, version 2.0.1*

App as said it was free now they want monthly payment

### 1/5 — Betrayed The Community

*2022-06-19, version 2.0.0*

App used to be free and open, now requires an account and constantly hounds you to subscribe to their crap service. I spent years contributing locations to help the community and now they’ve monetized everything. Massive round ad that you can’t remove and the new interface is painfully slow. All of the locations on this app can be found on other, more community friendly apps so don’t waste your time.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2024-05-17, version 3.0.1*

Great app. I’m able to use this all the time to find places to stay overnight. I’m always on the road and this has been a lifesaver. 

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare // Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

### 5/5 — best

*2023-04-18, version 2.1.0*

best camp finder you can find. so easy to use and map layers are the best.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2023-03-08, version 2.1.0*

This is an inspiring app. They help me connect and travel with confidence.

### 5/5 — This app is a MUST for lifestyle nomads or weekenders.

*2022-11-29, version 2.1.0*

These guys are the real deal. Totally committed to the nomad culture. So much so I’m putting my own money into it as an investment in the movement.

### 5/5 — Loving this App!

*2022-10-05, version 2.1.0*

This app is awesome! Definitely finding much greater variety of spots than other sites. I especially love the listing of Cell Phone strength at locations, brilliant!! Also love their online store with unique products specific to van life, again, brilliant!

### 5/5 — Must have for road trips

*2022-10-02, version 2.1.0*

We use this app on every trip.  Excellent format, super easy to use and invaluable to locating all things vanlife.

### 5/5 — Great for finding “hidden spots”.

*2022-09-05, version 2.1.0*

Lots of location reviews that make VL easer.

### 5/5 — A last minute camping must!

*2022-07-27, version 2.0.2*

As an avid camper, I’ve been a member since the beginning of this app and have to say I absolutely love the newest update! I’m always able to find a place to stay day-of, and the new map layers with my subscription make finding free camping so easy. Highly recommend for your camping trip.

### 5/5 — Excellent Information & Correct

*2022-07-13, version 2.0.1*

Can’t wait to use Sekr because the need for a place to park is very great & I know I can find A place with this app no matter what state I Am in, very intuitive (Smart) & easy to use for Van Lifer’s like me! Also I like how I can call a Campground before I get there. The cost for The Sekr+ is very reasonable and you just Have access to all this information. So along With “Stripe” you can also set up your own Campground or offer a place where campers Can park over night if you want to. So yes I Highly recommend this App to Anyone!

### 5/5 — Sēkr

*2022-06-22, version 2.0.0*

Absolute must have app for anyone living or traveling on the road!

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