# USA Rest Stops — user reviews > 81 indexed App Store user reviews of USA Rest Stops by Innovative Software Technology, LLC, rated 3.30/5 from 254 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-rest-stops/id528988698/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-rest-stops/id528988698.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 102 · 4★ 41 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 19 · 1★ 76 ## What do users think of USA Rest Stops? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface - 🗺️ Comprehensive rest stop location database - 📍 Accurate and reliable information - 🐕 Helpful for pet owners and travelers - 🔄 Regularly updated with new features - 🚐 Essential tool for RV and truck drivers - ⭐ Filtering options for amenities (WiFi, RV dump, etc.) - 📱 Convenient location sharing to navigation apps - ⏱️ Real-time distance updates to rest stops - ✅ Shows open/closed status of rest areas **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes - ⚪ White screen errors on startup - 🗺️ Map functionality slow and unresponsive - 📡 Server connectivity issues - 🌐 Requires internet connection to function - 🔍 Outdated rest stop information - ☀️ Poor visibility in sunlight - 📍 Limited coverage for non-interstate highways - 💰 Premium version doesn't fix core issues - 🔄 Inconsistent direction filtering (N/S/E/W) **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when selecting state view - White/blank screen on app launch - Map freezes and locks up completely - Pinch-to-zoom not responsive - Direction filter reverses results (South shows North) - Cannot find current location - Server timeout errors - WiFi recognition failure - Review submission button non-functional - App incompatible with iPhone X and newer devices - Satellite view switching causes crashes **Most requested features** - CarPlay and Android Auto support - Legend/key explaining all symbols and icons - Easier review submission process for rest areas - Display exact mileage between rest stops - Route planning functionality - Offline mode capability - Improved color contrast for sunlight readability - Edit and delete review functionality - Bidirectional accessibility marking for rest stops - Current location auto-detection on map view ## Newest reviews (11 of 81) ### 2/5 — Almost useless Now *2026-08-01* The last update really changed this app..& not in a good way.. All I want to see are rest areas ahead of me in the direction Im going on the interstate im on.. Its just a mess now.! **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. The rest stops closest to you still show up in a list on the main screen labeled as "Nearby" just like in the old app. ### 3/5 — Upgrade Issues *2026-07-20* While I appreciate the upgrade you guys worked so hard on the app is now harder to use. There is no way to make comment or rate the stops anymore and I have to watch an ad every time I try to get directions to the stop. Where did all my previous badges go? Also the check in feature never works since upgrade. **Developer response:** Thank you for the constructive feedback. The comments were removed because the majority of them were either gibberish, spam, or vulgar. I decided it was not worth the effort to monitor them. I'm still in the process of getting the ratings back in. If email me I can manually transfer over your badges. ### 4/5 — New update *2026-07-13* I have been using this app for a long time and love it !! The new update is pretty cool but it shows a rest stop closed and when we came past it was open and actually stopped and used the facilities I tried to update it but it wouldn’t let me 🤷🏻‍♀️ **Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback. Can you please email me the details of the rest stop you weren't able to update? That will help me track down and fix the problem. Thank you! ### 4/5 — App gets better every time I use it! *2025-07-14* At least, I’m constantly finding new useful features! The ease at which I can access different maps and tools is awesome! ### 2/5 — Not updated *2025-04-27, version 4.4.0* I have found that this app is not updated and lots of the rest stops are closed ### 2/5 — Hard to read in sun. *2025-04-08, version 4.4.0* Need to change color and lettering. ### 3/5 — More Roads Required *2023-09-23, version 4.4.0* This App doesn’t help if you are not on an Inteerstste Highway. Quite often we are not on Interstates but we still need to find rest stops ### 3/5 — Decent App-Map Needs Work! *2021-05-12* TLDR: Half the app works great! The app is good for locating rest stops on your route from the state/highway searches on the HOME screen. The MAP is a hot mess! It’s slow, it skips and stutters, it doesn’t respond well to pinch to zoom, and eventually just locks up completely and forces a restart of the app. And don’t even try switching between standard and satellite view! I thought that maybe loading the ads was causing some issues with lag inside the app, but unfortunately paying for the full version didn’t help with the map issues. Let my $2 save you the trouble. I would recommend the free app in general, but I wouldn’t recommend paying for it until the map is addressed. ### 1/5 — Glitchy *2021-01-02, version 4.2.0* I do not recommend this app!! I’ve tried to use it several times while on my trip and it never works. The screen freezes and makes it impossible to actually use it. ### 1/5 — Boyersusan *2020-10-24, version 4.2.0* Loved this app until today. Just get a white screen. Really need it now bc we are on the road in motor home pulling our Jeep. Worked great going out to Colorado 2 weeks ago and now heading home to Texas It just crashes. ### 4/5 — Loved it. *2020-10-15* Been great till yesterday. Used it almost daily. Now i just get a white screen when i try to use it. Loaded a different rest stop app but don’t like it anywhere as well as i did this one. Hope they fix it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Poor App Update *2026-08-11* New update has REMOVED the ability to write a review for a specific rest area, unless you are able to “ check in “ at the rest area. If you are forced to pass a rest area that was showing in the app as OPEN, but then discover that it is CLOSED as you drive by it, you won’t have the ability to “ check in “ and leave an updated message to fellow drivers that it is actually CLOSED. The new Ad feature is very annoying as well, but it’s understandable that it’s needed to generate revenue. **Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback. The comments were removed to prevent spam and inappropriate messages. You can mark a rest stop as closed by tapping the "Edit" button in the middle of the screen when you view the rest stop. From there you can mark it as closed and tap the "Submit" button. ### 1/5 — Bad update *2026-07-22* I’ve been using this app for many years as a full time RVer. It was one of my favorite and preferred apps until your “update.” Now I find myself looking at an alternate rest area app option. You’ve added advertisements and have made the app no longer user friendly. I had favorites saved and can no longer access those. Poor choice to make changes from what used to be a great and easy to use app **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. The app has always had ads, but yes I had to change how they are displayed to be compliant with the advertising agency that I'm using. There is an in-app purchase that will allow you to remove the ads. Displaying ads is the only way I can afford to keep this app operational. If you email me I can manually transfer your favorites for you. ### 1/5 — Try to do better next time *2024-03-31, version 4.4.0* I always get surprised in Alabama they do not put US 31. It is not what I need ### 1/5 — NSEW??? *2022-08-22, version 4.3.1* I plug in South and it gives me northbound info. Not at all helpful! Ugh. ### 1/5 — Used to Love CRASHES *2022-08-20, version 4.3.1* I loved this app a few years ago. Now when I open and select in state view more app CRASHES. Trying to look at any state nothing loads. Disappointing as i really did love knowing options for safe stopping. ### 1/5 — No CarPlay support??!! *2022-06-29, version 4.3.1* Without CarPlay support, this app is worse than useless to me. ### 1/5 — Jm 3 *2022-01-18, version 4.3.1* Drop the ball much this app used to work wonderfully and now it’s absolute crap ### 1/5 — Crashes *2021-06-21, version 4.2.0* Maybe needs an update. App was working this morning. This afternoon it won’t open. Tries to, but then goes to a blank screen. I have deleted and reinstalled it, but no luck. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-06-01, version 4.2.0* Worked great for a day and now it’s just a blank screen. Turned phone off and back on. Still doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Worthless *2021-04-20, version 4.2.0* Currently on US 84 doesn’t exist in your app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A Traveling Must Have! *2025-05-02* We grew use this App as we travel across this beautiful country of ours to find rest stops!!! ### 5/5 — Motor coach traveler *2025-03-18, version 4.4.0* This by far is the best app I use when traveling on the highways. Always accurate. ### 5/5 — Love this App !!! *2025-02-10* This is has been one of the best apps to use. I wish it was a little bit easier to leave a review on the rest areas. ### 5/5 — Invaluable app for road-trips *2024-07-08* This app lets you plan ahead for your next stop — extra important if you have dogs. I love that you can just pop the location into your map app so you don’t space and miss it. ### 5/5 — Big help crossing Montana👍 *2024-04-27, version 4.4.0* Lots of good info. ### 5/5 — Lifesaver *2021-04-12, version 4.2.0* This app is definitely a lifesaver... It always comes through when needed! ### 5/5 — SO HELPFUL! *2021-04-11* It’s really accurate and it goes the extra mile but updating the distance to the rest-stop as you drive so you don’t miss it! A must have for road trips, couldn’t recommend this app more. Great stuff. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2020-11-26* I love this app - it’s saved me many times over and makes it so much easier to plan my trips! I haven’t actually interacted with the app but I just may start! ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2020-09-15, version 4.1.4* I have used this app for years. Always use it on road trips!! Great app!! ### 5/5 — Don’t travel without this app!!!!! *2020-08-07, version 4.1.3* WOW!!!!! What a fantastic app!!!!! As the old American Express commercial would say...... ”Don’t leave home without it” --- *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 2026-08-30.*