# iOverlander vs Van Maps

The clearest difference is chart position: iOverlander at #18 against Van Maps's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iOverlander | Van Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioverlander/id1486556203/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iOverlander, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/894352692) | [Aitor Salvador](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532321513) |

## What reviewers say

### iOverlander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioverlander/id1486556203)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| iOverlander Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| iOverlander Unlimited | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved app with new features
- 👍 Favorites and check-in functionality
- 🗺️ Offline map downloads
- 💡 Community-driven database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes from original app
- 📥 Forced downloads of map data

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/van-maps-rv-camping/id1636255902)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Owner - 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium Owner - 6 months | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Owner - Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*