# Van Maps vs VanReady

The clearest difference is ads: VanReady at none against Van Maps's shown. Van Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (16.5 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Van Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VanReady sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Van Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, VanReady every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Van Maps | VanReady |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 54 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aitor Salvador](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532321513) | [InnovaLabWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888514726) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### VanReady

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanready-vanlife-checklists/id6790007648)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VanReady Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Van Maps free?

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

### Is VanReady free?

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

### Do Van Maps or VanReady have ads?

Van Maps shows ads; VanReady does not.

### Which is updated more often, Van Maps or VanReady?

Van Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, and VanReady every 2 weeks. Most recently, Van Maps was updated on November 7, 2026 and VanReady on November 5, 2026.

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