Comparison

Plan My Walk vs NZ Camper

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

Head to head
About

Plan My Walk

Discover over 3,000 hiking tracks, huts, and campsites across New Zealand. Plan your adventures with detailed track information, weather forecasts, and safety alerts. Build custom routes and share trip details with emergency contacts for a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience.

Highlights
  • 3,000+ NZ tracks, huts, and campsites
  • Search and filter functions
  • Detailed track information
  • Multiple map views
  • Weather forecasts and alerts
  • Custom track builder
  • Emergency contact trip planner
Features
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The free Plan My Walk app makes it easy to find tracks, huts and campsites across Aotearoa New Zealand and plan a safe and successful trip • 3,500+ NZ tracks, huts and campsites • Easy search functions and filters • Essential track information • Three map views including LINZ Topo and satellite maps • Personalised map experience with your completed trips and those on your wishlist • Weather forecasts and warnings • Official track alerts, such as closures • Reviews and photos including star ratings, and tags for safety tips and points of interest • Customisable gear lists • Custom track builder for off-the-beaten-track adventures • Trip planner that sends key details to your emergency contact • Official safety videos and Virtual Track Guides for selected popular tracks • Highlights pages make it easier to explore with key information on top hiking and tramping destinations, including helpful resources and trip recommendations The free Plan My Walk app supports you to get out and enjoy your adventure safely.

About

NZ Camper

Discover and save Department of Conservation campsites across New Zealand for offline access. Plan your next outdoor adventure with ease, even without a signal.

Highlights
  • Discover DOC campsites
  • Save locations for offline use
  • Plan outdoor adventures
  • Ideal for road trips
  • Suitable for outdoor lovers
Features
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Explore New Zealand with NZ Campers! Discover DOC campsites across NZ and save your favorite spots for offline access. No signal? No problem! Plan your next adventure with ease. Find DOC campsites quickly Save locations for offline use Perfect for road trips & outdoor lovers Download now and start your NZ camping journey!

Screenshots

Plan My Walk4 screens
NZ Camper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plan My Walk at 4.7 against NZ Camper's 2.0. Plan My Walk also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plan My Walk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plan My Walk has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plan My Walk versus NZ Camper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlan My WalkNZ Camper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMountain Safety CouncilRITIK HARISHBHAI PATEL

Bugs and requests

Plan My Walk

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Login screen text and buttons are invisible
  • App no longer loads and is stuck on the opening screen
  • Authentication code not received
  • App restarts when viewing tracks on the map
  • App continuously restarts/reloads
Show 11 more
  • App crashes on the map
  • App restarts when filtering tracks
  • App restarts on the main page
  • App crashes every 10 seconds or restarts when interacting with map/tracks
  • App crashes and restarts when Location Services is enabled
  • App keeps refreshing every few seconds
  • App keeps backing out every 5 seconds
  • App constantly restarting when trying to download maps
  • App restarts when under strain (e.g., zooming map)
  • App not saving the date when planning a future walk
  • App reverts to the current day when trying to add a walk

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to download tracks as .gpx
  • UI/UX update for custom route navigation
  • Include inclines and side elevation of tracks
  • Allow users to create their own routes

NZ Camper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Plan My Walk

No in-app purchases

None

NZ Camper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plan My Walk free?
Plan My Walk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NZ Camper free?
NZ Camper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plan My Walk or NZ Camper?
Plan My Walk is rated higher. Plan My Walk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while NZ Camper averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Plan My Walk or NZ Camper have ads?
Neither Plan My Walk nor NZ Camper shows ads.

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