Camping Mate vs AustralianETA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camping Mate
Easily create and share detailed camping checklists for any trip. This app provides comprehensive lists of essential gear and considerations, allowing for full customization by adding or removing items. It also offers valuable information on camping in Western Australia.
- Create detailed camping checklists
- Share checklists with friends
- Customize lists by adding/deleting items
- Copy existing checklists
- Information on camping in Western Australia
- Safety tips and resources
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Create and share detailed checklists for your next camping adventure. Campingmate lets you create tailored camping checklists for different types of camping that you can share with your friends to make sure you have packed all the gear you need. This app makes it easy by providing detailed lists of all the things you need to consider or take with you when you go camping. Camping mate also lets you add new items or delete items from checklists so you can customise lists to your liking. You can also copy your custom checklist’s to start a new list. Campingmate is packed with information about camping in Western Australia such as where to camp, when to camp, types of camping and staying safe. It also directs you to other sources of information to help make your next camping adventure even better.
AustralianETA
This government-issued app allows eligible travelers to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for short-term visits to Australia for tourism or business. It guides users through the application process, including passport scanning and photo capture. It is recommended to apply well in advance of travel plans.
- Apply for Australian ETA
- Passport scanning
- Photo capture
- Eligibility checks
- Application guidance
- Official government app
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Apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to travel to Australia. An Australian Government mobile app that you can use to lodge an Australian ETA application. The ETA allows eligible passport holders to travel to Australia for short-term stays for tourism or business visitor purposes. It is recommended that you apply well ahead of when you want to travel. It is suggested that you do not make travel arrangements until your ETA has been granted. See the ETA website to find out more and check your eligibility to apply: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601 Please note, Australian citizens are ineligible to apply for an ETA. For more information, see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-australia/crossing-the-border/travel-documents-for-australian-citizens-and-permanent-residents Support videos to assist with using the Australian ETA App are available as follows: Scanning your passport: https://bordertv.au.vbrickrev.com/embed?id=ba6716a7-6c16-42dc-bf75-53caa8c36a61 Reading the ePassport chip (front page): https://bordertv.au.vbrickrev.com/embed?id=20860fc6-30ea-43bd-802f-ca35ee17c873 Reading the ePassport chip (back page): https://bordertv.au.vbrickrev.com/embed?id=bfe3c5c3-b7bd-487b-a0f1-8be80ae704ea Reading the ePassport chip (data page): https://bordertv.au.vbrickrev.com/embed?id=c36923d1-e910-4891-b33a-73382b4d70ba Taking a live photo of yourself: https://bordertv.au.vbrickrev.com/embed?id=f3a9ec56-d973-4df6-82a5-3d63ed792239 Please note that use of the Australian ETA App incurs a non-refundable service fee of $AUD20.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AustralianETA at 47% against Camping Mate's 0%. AustralianETA also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). Camping Mate's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Camping Mate ships an update every 3 months, AustralianETA monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camping Mate | AustralianETA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (90K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 47.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 90K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #110 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 246 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Government of Western Australia - Department of Parks and Wildlife | Department of Home Affairs |
Customer experience
Camping Mate
AustralianETA
Bugs and requests
Camping Mate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
AustralianETA
Reported bugs
5 issues- Passport scan not working
- Facial recognition failures
- Payment processing issues
- App crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Manual data entry option
- Improved photo capture process
- Better support for elderly and non-tech-savvy users
- Ability to apply for multiple travelers in one session
In-app purchases
Camping Mate
No in-app purchases
AustralianETA
No in-app purchases









