Comparison

iOverlander vs Van Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iOverlander

This mapping app helps travelers discover camping and accommodation worldwide, even in remote areas. It offers offline map downloads and a comprehensive database of traveler-verified places, including mechanics, restaurants, and attractions. Users can also add new places and save favorites.

Highlights
  • Offline map downloads
  • Traveler-verified places
  • Comprehensive service listings
  • Add and review places
  • Save favorite locations
  • Satellite map access (Pro/Unlimited)
Features
Currently charting
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iOverlander is a mapping app to help travelers find camping and accommodation worldwide - no matter how remote your destination. Only real places by real travelers. Unbiased and never sponsored. There is no list or robot that can ever replace what a traveler says standing right there in that spot. Typos and all, we believe the best data comes from overlanders onsite. No signal? No problem. The best places on this planet don’t have cell signal. All our data is stored on your phone, so you can plan your day without wifi. Download offline maps of entire states and countries, that give you all the tiny alleys, building footprints, and small landmarks to make travel easier. Campsites are just the beginning. Mechanics, restaurants, hotels, propane, water, wifi, shopping, laundry, showers, doctors, tourist attractions, border crossings, warnings, checkpoints, insurance, storage, shipping, consulates, banks, and more. Moderated by overlanders, not AI. Our moderators have spent a collective century on the road and 30,000 hours moderating entries. They’re not planning to stop anytime soon. But wait, there's more! In addition to finding places, you can add new ones, leave reviews, save favorites, and share places with other travelers. Subscribe to iOverlander Pro or Unlimited to download offline maps, access satellite maps, BLM and USFS overlays, save filters, search and more! Wherever you're headed, we've got your next destination. ____ Terms of Service: https://ioverlander.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://ioverlander.com/privacy_policy

About

Van Maps

Features
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Find RV camping and camper van overnight spots with Van Maps. Discover places to park, rest, and plan your next road-trip stop with confidence. Van Maps helps camper van, RV, and motorhome travelers find community-shared places for the night, compare the details that matter, and save useful stops for future trips. Plan better overnight stops: - Explore community-shared places to park, rest, and stay overnight. - Filter by amenities, price, facilities, height limits, and stay permissions. - Check reviews, traveler photos, and weather before you arrive. - Save favorite spots and organize future road trips. - See distance from your current location to the next stop. - Add new places and help other road travelers discover useful stops. Whether you are planning a weekend RV camping trip, searching for a camper van overnight stop, or building a longer road trip, Van Maps keeps the essentials in one place. Download Van Maps and find your next RV camping stop. Privacy Policy: https://www.vanmaps.life/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.vanmaps.life/terms

Screenshots

iOverlander4 screens
Van Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: iOverlander at #21 against Van Maps's unranked. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iOverlander sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Van Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iOverlander ships an update fortnightly, Van Maps every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
iOverlander versus Van Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriOverlanderVan Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.7K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiOverlander, LLCAitor Salvador

Bugs and requests

iOverlander

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save edits and uploads
  • Syncing issues with website data
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Ads that block functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow access to more than one state/region at a time
  • Integrate with more map providers (Google, Gaia, etc.)
  • Optimize app for iPad usage
  • Provide a more affordable subscription option

Van Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iOverlander

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly$14.991 Month
  • iOverlander Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • iOverlander Unlimited7 Days trial$99.991 Year
6 purchases

Van Maps

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Premium Owner - 1 month$1.991 Month
  • 6 Month Subscription$4.996 Months
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  • Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
  • Premium Owner - 6 months$8.996 Months
  • Premium Owner - Annual$12.991 Year

Questions

Is iOverlander free?
iOverlander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Van Maps free?
Van Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iOverlander or Van Maps have ads?
Both iOverlander and Van Maps show ads.
Which is updated more often, iOverlander or Van Maps?
iOverlander ships an update fortnightly, and Van Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, iOverlander was updated on November 7, 2026 and Van Maps on November 7, 2026.

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