# iOverlander vs Campflare

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Campflare at 77% against iOverlander's 19%. Campflare also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). iOverlander's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iOverlander sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Campflare asks for nothing beyond the download.

Campflare holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of iOverlander's written reviews are positive against 77% of Campflare's.

iOverlander ships an update fortnightly, Campflare every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iOverlander | Campflare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioverlander/id1486556203/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campflare/id1670055811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iOverlander, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/894352692) | [Vay Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441257651) |

## What reviewers say

### iOverlander

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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


### Campflare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campflare/id1670055811)

This app helps you find last-minute camping spots in popular, sold-out campgrounds across the US. It sends instant notifications for cancellations and provides real-time availability for over 10,000 campgrounds. Explore parks on a map and discover public lands easily.

**Highlights:** Last-minute campsite availability notifications, Real-time campground availability for 10,000+ locations, Map-based exploration of parks and public lands, Set alerts for multiple campgrounds, View BLM, NPS, and USFS land on map, See cell service coverage on map

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Able to book last-minute campsites
- 👍 Helpful for popular/crowded parks
- 🚀 Notifications for available campsites
- 👍 Smooth and easy to use
- 🚀 Saved vacation plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with app setup/login
- 🐛 Notifications not working as expected
- ⚠️ Requires phone number for access
- ⚠️ Lack of pricing information

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck with no way to go back
- No campsites found for some popular parks

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge campsite photos
- More frequent campsite availability checks
- Clearer instructions and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iOverlander free?

iOverlander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Campflare free?

Campflare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iOverlander or Campflare?

Campflare is rated higher. iOverlander averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Campflare averages 4.9 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do iOverlander or Campflare have ads?

iOverlander shows ads; Campflare does not.

### Which is updated more often, iOverlander or Campflare?

iOverlander ships an update fortnightly, and Campflare every 5 weeks. Most recently, iOverlander was updated on October 28, 2026 and Campflare on October 27, 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.*