Maxview Roam vs Brit Stops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maxview Roam
Provides reliable internet connectivity in remote locations with a roof-mounted antenna and router. Creates a secure Wi-Fi hotspot for vehicles and can receive external Wi-Fi signals to save data usage.
- Roof mount antenna for 3G/4G signal maximization
- Reliable and secure Wi-Fi hotspot
- Vehicle Wi-Fi solution
- Receives external Wi-Fi sources
- Data usage optimization
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Stay Connected wherever your adventure takes you! Introducing Maxview Roam, a powerful mobile Wi-Fi solution designed to provide uncompromised internet connectivity, even in remote and rural locations. Our powerful roof mount antenna has been designed to maximise 3G/4G signal. Coupled with the router, this creates a reliable and secure Wi-Fi hotspot for your vehicle. Unlike other products, the Roam can also receive Wi-Fi sources, so you are only using data when necessary.
Brit Stops
This app unlocks over 1400 free overnight stopovers at independent farms, vineyards, and pubs for motorhome owners. Filter locations, view member reviews, and find unique adventures off the beaten path.
- Access 1400+ free stopover locations
- Filter hosts by type and vehicle length
- View member photos and reviews
- Find stopovers along your route
- Contact hosts for approval
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Discover the unique motorhome adventures that await with Brit Stops. With a Brit Stops membership, gain access to over 1500+ stopover locations at independent farms, vineyards, pubs, aires, and more that invite motorhomers to visit and stay overnight for free. Discover better camping with ease: - Filter host locations by type, vehicle length, and more - Check out photos and reviews provided by members, for members - Find your next stopover location with ease and easily contact hosts for approval - On the road? Find the best stopovers along your route Whether you want to discover your new favourite ale or learn about sustainable farming, Brit Stops provides a gateway to adventures off the beaten path. Your vehicle must meet the self-contained motorhome requirements to join Brit Stops. Terms of Use: https://harvesthosts.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://harvesthosts.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maxview Roam at none against Brit Stops's 1. Maxview Roam also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Brit Stops's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 9%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Brit Stops sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $45.00 per year. Maxview Roam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Maxview Roam | Brit Stops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.3% of reviews | 32.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Maxview Limited | Harvest Hosts |
Customer experience
Maxview Roam
Brit Stops
Bugs and requests
Maxview Roam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Brit Stops
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on opening
- App crashes on map view
- App buffers and shows 'unauthenticated'
- App won't load on iPhone
- Pins don't open or are difficult to open
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- Map locations are incorrect
- App is slow and unresponsive
- Bottom details of listings are obscured by footbar
- App glitches and cannot log in
- App stops working after update
- Cannot open reviews from mobile
- Unlock code only works for one device
- Invalid key after transferring to another device
- Under-developed features (e.g., missing host contact info)
Requested features
25 requests- Option to search 'near me'
- Filter options (dog friendly, amenities, waste, water)
- Clearer indication of electrical hookups
- Ability to filter by utilities
- Bring back the book
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- iPad landscape format
- Option to search by major towns on route
- Improve app usability for route planning
- Add vehicle sizes in meters (or both)
- Ability to report incorrect listings
- More stops in Scotland
- Show current location on map
- Allow users to pay for the app directly
- Improve pin sensitivity/size
- Allow Google Maps as default
- Add spellcheck for reviews
- Allow full review reading
- Filter out pubs to see other types of stops
- Add photo upload option
- Provide grey waste and toilet points info
- Make subscription cheaper
- Allow app-only option at a reasonable price
- Improve app for full-time van lifers
- Add a 'peek' feature without full unlock
- Improve app for iPad/larger screens
In-app purchases
Maxview Roam
No in-app purchases
Brit Stops
- Brit Stops$45.001 Year
Questions
Is Maxview Roam free?
Is Brit Stops free?
Do Maxview Roam or Brit Stops have ads?
Which is updated more often, Maxview Roam or Brit Stops?
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