CMCA Connect vs PubStay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CMCA Connect
Manage your membership for Australia's largest RV club. Access your digital card, read the club magazine, and explore exclusive benefits. New members can join directly through the app.
- Manage membership details
- Access digital membership card
- Read The Wanderer magazine
- Explore exclusive club benefits
- Join the club via the app
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CMCA Connect is an exclusive app for members of the Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA), Australia’s largest RV Club. Designed to make life on the road easier, CMCA Connect puts all your membership benefits in one convenient place. With CMCA Connect, you can: • Manage your membership and update your profile • Access your digital membership card • Read The Wanderer magazine • Explore exclusive Club benefits Not a member yet? You can join CMCA directly through the app and start enjoying the benefits today. Why join CMCA? • Access to CMCA Traveller, our powerful navigation app with over 200,000 points of interest • The Wanderer monthly magazine • Insurance and roadside assistance discounts • CMCA Parks and low-cost accommodation • Club events and social connections • Exclusive discounts and special offers CMCA is a community for people who share a passion for the RV lifestyle. A vehicle is not required to join, just bring your love for life on the road.
PubStay
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PubStay is a business unit of Hospitality Analysts Pty Ltd. ABN 28 143 256 491, established in 2010 dedicated to improving profitability and operational efficiencies of hospitality businesses. We are 100% Australian owned and operated. With over 40 years accommodation, accounting and marketing experience, we can bring a unique approach to maximising your rooms revenue. Our Founder has been a Hotel Licensee, Hotel Group General Manager, Hotel Revenue Manager, Hotel Financial Controller and Alcohol & Beverage Marketing Consultant PubStay was founded with a simple mission: to make it easy for travellers to find great places to stay at pubs and hotels across Australia. We believe that finding the right accommodation should be simple and transparent. Our platform connects travellers with pubs and hotels — from country pubs to boutique hotels — offering the best rates direct from the property. What makes us different: • Direct booking options with the property • Detailed property information so you know exactly what to expect • A curated network of genuinely welcoming pubs and hotels • Low annual fees for property owners Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a long holiday, PubStay helps you find the perfect place to stay.
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Verdict
CMCA Connect and PubStay are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | CMCA Connect | PubStay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CJ GLOBAL TECH PTY LTD | wayne marvin |
In-app purchases
CMCA Connect
No in-app purchases
PubStay
No in-app purchases








