Outback Way vs Campedia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Outback Way
Embark on a 2800km adventure across Australia, linking the Reef, The Rock, and the West. This journey features ancient landscapes, fossil digging, and a unique geocache trail. Explore the red centre, famous 4WD tracks, and immerse yourself in indigenous culture.
- Australia's Longest Shortcut route
- 2800km adventure
- Ancient landscapes and fossil digging
- World's longest geocache trail
- Famous 4WD tracks
- Indigenous artwork and culture exploration
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The Outback Way, also known as Australia’s Longest Shortcut. Take time to enjoy this "Quintessential National Adventure" linking the Reef, The Rock and the West. The route will take you from Winton, Queensland, to Laverton, Western Australia. It covers 2800km of which 1700km is dirt road. There is a maximum of 260km between food, fuel & sleep stops. Be captivated by ancient landscapes, dig for fossils, and do the world’s longest geocache trail. Soak up the majestic red centre and explore famous 4WD tracks. Be mesmerised by the mysterious Min Min lights and dazzling gems. Immerse yourself in the rich indigenous artwork and culture and learn Waltzing Matilda. Be inspired by our courageous explorers. Find your own Treasures! Take a journey through the heart of the nation and tick it off your bucket list. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. We advise you to quit the app when finished.
Campedia
Discover and book a wide range of accommodations, activities, and attractions across Australia. Plan your trips with an intuitive itinerary builder and navigate with integrated maps. Find everything from campsites and tours to restaurants and retail stores.
- Search and book accommodation
- Discover over 150 activity types
- Find attractions and food options
- Build and manage trip itineraries
- Integrated map navigation
- Save locations efficiently
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Camping for a night or travelling Australian Campedia gives you peace of mind with a simple search and booking system for any kind of accommodation or activity you are looking for. Have the convenience of our intuitive search and compare in the app to find the best deals perfect for your type of travel. Create trips by building your itinerary and let our map record your travels all while connecting to google maps to show you the way there. Save locations efficiently to give you more time to see the sights while recording your journey. The Campedia App contains location types as outlined below Accommodation - Caravan Parks - Campsites - Rest Areas - Backpacker Hostels - Hotels / Motels Activities (over 150 Types) - Activities Tours - Winery Tours - Jetski Hire - Balloon Flight - 4X4 Driving Tours - Skydiving and much much more. Attractions - Information centres - Markets - Parks - Points of Interest Food - Cafes - Restaurants Amenities - Public Toilets - Dump Points - Laundromats Service Stations Retails - Camping Stores - Supermarkets - Camper/Caravan/Motor Home Dealers Campedia - Adventure Made Simple start exploring today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Outback Way at none against Campedia's shown. Outback Way also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Campedia's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). On price, 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.
Outback Way ships an update every 13 months, Campedia every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on June 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Outback Way | Campedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Outback Highway Development Council Inc | Campedia |
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In-app purchases
Outback Way
No in-app purchases
Campedia
No in-app purchases









