Full Range Camping vs Polypins
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Full Range Camping
Discover campsites, RV businesses, and unique travel experiences across Australia. Find detailed site information, navigate offline, and access exclusive member discounts on accommodation and services.
- Campsite and RV business directory
- Offline maps and navigation
- Detailed site information
- House sitting and help out opportunities
- Online shop for camping gear
- Classifieds for RV products
- Member-exclusive discounts
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FULL RANGE CAMPING in Australia just got better. Now all areas of the Full Range Camping website are available from within the App. We now have over 90,000 members using Full Range Camping as their preferred all in one service for Campers, Caravaners and Travellers as it contains all that you will need to find Campsites & RV related businesses all around Australia, and save money as you go. Download the App for free and receive access to all areas of the website, including access to our House sitting and our Help Out category, which offers unique experiences helping out others in return for an RV Site. There is also direct access to the FRC Online Shop to purchase new and unique camping gear, and the FRC Classifieds where you can purchase a whole range of camping & RV related products from other members, from Caravans to Tents and all items in between. There are loads of stories on places to see, where to stay, product reviews and other traveller’s stories to inspire you and help you along the way. For those wanting more, there is the FRC Premium Club Membership which offers access to the Premium Members App with quicker access and offline access to all our listings, meaning you can find sites without an active internet connection. The Premium App includes our digital membership card which gives access to ‘member only’ discounts and offers as you travel. Save up to 30% off Accommodation at Campgrounds and Caravan Parks. Get access to our exclusive RV Insurance at member prices. Discounts on Groceries, RV & Car repairs, Food and Alcohol and a whole range of essential services at over 400 independent outlets, especially handy when travelling in new and unknown locations. Premium Members also list for Free in the FRC Classifieds, and receive wholesale pricing and special offers in the FRC Online store as well as online support. All information in the FRC directory is sourced from the relevant authorities including National Parks, Departments of Transport, Councils, State Government Agencies and private site owners. All information is checked and verified before publishing so you can rest assured you will not be camping in unauthorised areas. KEY APP FEATURES • Navigation Our Navigation functions are tied in with Google & Here Maps to offer you one push navigation from your current location to your selected site. Simply preload all maps to use this function whist offline • Offline Capabilities No Wi-Fi – No Problem - With our offline feature, simply download our data and maps before you leave and you will have access to all our campsites and business, including navigation functions where ever you are around Australia. • Full Site Details Access all site including detailed site Descriptions, How To Get There, Site Access, Pricing Details, Full Address Details, Photos & More, with our Feature Video Previews coming soon! • Search & Filter Functions Filter your search criteria to include the features you must have at a site, including Toilets, Showers, Power, Pet Friendly etc. The site is then presented in either Map or List view in order of distance from your location. • Favourites Keep Track of your favourite’s sites by adding them to your Favourites Collection, making them easy to find next time you are looking for them. • Reviews Members can leave reviews and comments on all Campsites & Businesses listings, to assist you in making informed decisions on a site or business before attending. Download your copy of the new FRC App and start your Full Range Camping adventure today.
Polypins
Discover unique spots and plan your adventures across Australia with this map-powered travel guide. Find hidden gems, local favorites, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. Organize your trips and get real recommendations from locals and travelers.
- Discover unique Australian spots
- Map-powered exploration
- Save and organize favorite places
- Plan itineraries and bucket lists
- Local and traveler recommendations
- Filter by interest
- Interactive navigation
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Looking for your next adventure or hidden gem? PolyPins is your Ultimate Travel Guide to Discover Unique Spots in Australia. Discover and save the places that interest you the most, whether that be well known attractions, family and child-friendly places, unique spots, off the well worn path spots, or the best local cafe. PolyPins helps you plan and explore with ease through one simple, map-powered app. Say goodbye to endless searching through blogs, websites, niche apps and outdated guidebooks. With PolyPins, you’ll find everything you need for meaningful discovery, all in one place, with real recommendations from locals and travellers, curated for every kind of explorer — from the roadtrip wanderer to the backpacker, or even those just wanting to discover their own neighbourhood. EXPLORE AUSTRALIA, YOUR WAY! ● Browse one map with everything you need to explore a city, town or area or with a click of a button, browse a map filled with hidden gems, local favourites, and off-the-beaten-track destinations. ● Filter by interest to find things to do that truly match your vibe from outdoors adventures to cozy cafés. ● Plan your itinerary or build a bucketlist for your next trip or weekend getaway. ● Discover authentic experiences in your local city that you won’t find in any guidebook. PLAN YOUR TRAVEL SMARTER ● Save your favourite places into organised collections for easy access anytime. You can even track which places you’ve already visited! ● Use the interactive map for seamless navigation. Find nearby attractions, parks, restaurants, wildlife hotspots, free kids activities and more. ● Get real tips from people who have been there, ensuring every spot you visit is worth the journey. ● Works perfectly for every traveler — from solo adventurers and RV travellers to couples and families travelling with children. WHY YOU’LL LOVE POLYPINS ● Simple, clean design that makes exploration effortless. ● Discover authentic local recommendations as well as the tourist places. You decide where you want to go based on your travel style, but it’s all here in one app. ● Keep your travels organised — from your first pin to your full trip planner. ● Your travel companion for exploring hidden, secret, and unforgettable places across the Australia. Whether you’re at home or on the road, PolyPins helps you explore, plan, and connect with the world like never before. Start your journey today! Download PolyPins and uncover the unique spots that make every place special. Terms of Service: https://polypins.world/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://polypins.world/privacy-policy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Full Range Camping at 4.5 against Polypins's 1.0. Full Range Camping also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Polypins's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 66%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Full Range Camping sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Polypins sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Full Range Camping holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Full Range Camping's written reviews are positive against 92% of Polypins's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Full Range Camping ships an update monthly, Polypins every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Full Range Camping | Polypins |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Free Range Camping Pty Ltd | Anthea Giles |
Customer experience
Full Range Camping
Polypins
Bugs and requests
Full Range Camping
Reported bugs
38 issues- Page doesn't load
- Maps in Premium area not loading
- Map and information does not load properly
- Getting error messages
- Cannot get any maps up
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- Cannot set up a travel plan
- Location cannot load
- Advises error 11
- Has not worked for nearly 2 months
- Still not working properly after 4 months
- App has not been updated for 2 years
- Tried to register multiple times, keeps saying oops
- Cannot find what you're looking for
- Newsletter is from decades ago
- Emails unanswered
- Map doesn't centre itself
- Banner covers large proportion of the map
- Many sites information incomplete or out of date
- Constant harassment to purchase premium
- Message for no locations within area is annoying
- Can't create an account
- Takes way too long to get sites verified
- Have to log in every time
- Never seems to remember new password
- App maps fails often
- Allows filling review then kicks out with token failure
- Cannot move the map
- Cannot click on any of the icons
- Only lists paid sites
- Takes some time to understand how to use
- Slow in loading
- Pricing for caravan sites way off
- Not the easiest app to maneuver
- Cannot simply click on the site to see where it is
- Site opens and shows small area of map
- Cannot go back to main map to see where site is
- Cannot access map content offline
- Club discounts not working
Requested features
14 requests- Request refund
- Update maps
- Update app
- Update newsletter
- Update park information
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- Prompt response from users
- Allow viewing map without banners
- More intuitive interface
- User-focused interface
- Faster site verification
- Allow users to stay logged in
- Provide a free trial month
- Improve map centering while travelling
- Option to change location icon color
Polypins
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Full Range Camping
- Yearly Premium membership$31.99
- Lifetime Premium membership$64.99
Polypins
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month









