Comparison

Van Maps vs Ijar

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

Head to head
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

About

Ijar

Features
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"IJAR simplifie la location et la réservation de logements. Découvrez des annonces exclusives, connectez-vous avec des hôtes de confiance, et réservez en quelques clics. Disponible partout, tout le temps !"

Screenshots

Van Maps4 screens
Ijar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ijar at none against Van Maps's 6. Ijar also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Van Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ijar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Van Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, Ijar monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Van Maps versus Ijar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVan MapsIjar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAitor Salvadorjiyid hamza

In-app purchases

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
None

Ijar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Van Maps free?
Van Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ijar free?
Ijar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Van Maps or Ijar have ads?
Van Maps shows ads; Ijar does not.
Which is updated more often, Van Maps or Ijar?
Van Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ijar monthly. Most recently, Van Maps was updated on August 18, 2026 and Ijar on May 16, 2026.

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