TN State Parks vs Roamstead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TN State Parks
Discover Tennessee State Parks with the official visitor guide. Explore trails using live GPS tracking, even offline. Filter parks by activities, events, and accommodations like hiking, waterfalls, and cabins.
- Live GPS trail tracking
- Offline map access
- Park activity filtering
- Event listings
- Accommodation information
- Waterfall discovery
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Find your next adventure in Tennessee State Parks using the official mobile app created by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Explore trails with live GPS tracking on and offline. Filter through parks statewide for your favorite activities, events, camping, and other accommodations, including hiking, waterfalls, living history, cabins, and more. ** Some information may be subject to network connectivity. Planning a trip to a Tennessee State Park? Download the mobile app and start exploring!
Roamstead
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Access all information you need to enjoy your stay. Features Include: Activity Calendar Never miss an activity you enjoy, star it to get a notification Interactive Map Pinch to zoom map of the resort and surrounding area Resort Services, Recreation, and Regulations Get all the information that you would find in our Resort Guide. Notifications Get notifications for inclement weather, newsletters, etc. Contact Information Need something? Give the correct department a call.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TN State Parks at 13.0 against Roamstead's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
TN State Parks ships an update every 4 months, Roamstead every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TN State Parks | Roamstead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 266 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | State of Tennessee | Armstrong Software, LLC. |
In-app purchases
TN State Parks
No in-app purchases
Roamstead
No in-app purchases
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