# NorCamp vs Dot Event

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot Event at none against NorCamp's 3. Dot Event also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NorCamp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dot Event asks for nothing beyond the download.

NorCamp ships an update every 5 months, Dot Event fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NorCamp | Dot Event |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norcamp/id1102332023/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael Schwarz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102332022) | [Sheldon Ogere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801166744) |

## What reviewers say

### NorCamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norcamp/id1102332023)

Discover camping and overnight spots across Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Northern Europe. Find detailed information on campsites, including amenities, pricing, and contact details. Contribute to the community by sharing reviews and suggesting new locations.

**Highlights:** Camping guide for Northern Europe, Detailed campsite information, Map exploration, User reviews and photos, Community-driven updates, Find parking and overnight spots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| advertisement deactivation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy the developer a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| premium features | $14.99 | one-time |


### Dot Event

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-event/id6743077718)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NorCamp free?

NorCamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dot Event free?

Dot Event is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do NorCamp or Dot Event have ads?

NorCamp shows ads; Dot Event does not.

### Which is updated more often, NorCamp or Dot Event?

NorCamp ships an update every 5 months, and Dot Event fortnightly. Most recently, NorCamp was updated on October 18, 2026 and Dot Event on October 7, 2026.

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