Comparison

Campflare vs Outdoorithm

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

Head to head
About

Campflare

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
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Our mission is to make our public lands more accessible to those who cannot plan camping trips 6 months in advance. Simply put, if a campsite suddenly becomes available – someone cancels their reservation – the app will send you a notification to let you know. Tens of thousands of people have booked trips to Yosemite, Zion, Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, & other popular places through Campflare. Everything is free, and it will stay that way to ensure equal access to our public lands. Availability Notifications: - Camp last minute in sold out campgrounds across the United States. - Receive notifications as soon as we detect an availability or cancellation. - Set alerts for as many campgrounds as you please. Discover Your Public Lands: - View real time availability for more than 10,000 campgrounds across federal and state parks in the United States. - Explore all campgrounds and parks on a map. - View BLM Land on a map. - View National Park Service Land on a map. - View US Forest Service Land on a map. - View Cell Service on a map. - See pictures and detailed descriptions of each campground. Plan and Monitor your Stay: - Find the closest available campground to popular destinations. - See alerts posted directly from parks concerning your trip. - Find last minute stays in the most beautiful parks.

About

Outdoorithm

Discover over 11,000 campgrounds across the US with detailed information and camper reviews. Plan your trips with AI-powered recommendations, real-time availability alerts, and integrated weather forecasts. Share plans with family and get safety insights for a better outdoor experience.

Highlights
  • Discover 11,000+ campgrounds
  • AI-powered recommendations
  • Real-time availability alerts
  • Detailed trip planning tools
  • Weather forecasts and historical data
  • Campground safety and vibe scores
Features
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Every adventure creates another. Outdoorithm helps you discover your perfect campground on America's public lands, plan your trip from start to finish, and never miss a campsite opening again. DISCOVER 11,000+ CAMPGROUNDS Search campgrounds across all 50 states by location, amenities, or activity. Filter by what matters to your family — pet-friendly, waterfront, electric hookups, hiking trails, and more. Every campground includes photos, detailed amenity info, and real camper reviews. AI-POWERED RECOMMENDATIONS Meet Camp Sage, your personal camping assistant. Describe what you're looking for in a natural conversation and get personalized campground recommendations. Camp Sage knows the details of thousands of campgrounds and helps you find the perfect match for your family. AVAILABILITY ALERTS That sold-out campground at Yosemite? We check availability every 2 minutes and notify you instantly when a spot opens up. Set alerts for specific dates and get notified by push notification so you can book before anyone else. TRIP PLANNING Create detailed trip plans with your selected campground, dates, weather forecasts, and packing checklists. Share plans with family members and collaborate on every detail. WEATHER INTELLIGENCE Get 7-day forecasts and historical weather data for any campground with interactive charts. See temperature trends, wind conditions, and precipitation timing so you can plan around the weather. GREENBOOK SAFETY DATA See community vibe scores, tone breakdowns, and AI-generated safety summaries for campgrounds. Greenbook helps you understand the welcoming atmosphere of each campground through real camper sentiment analysis. BUILT FOR ACCESS Outdoorithm focuses exclusively on established public lands — national parks, state parks, national forests, and BLM land. A portion of profits supports the Outdoorithm Collective, funding guided camping trips for families historically excluded from outdoor spaces.

Screenshots

Campflare4 screens
Outdoorithm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Campflare at 4.9 against Outdoorithm's 1.0. Campflare also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Outdoorithm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $149.99 per year. Campflare asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Campflare holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Campflare has 3.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Campflare ships an update every 5 weeks, Outdoorithm every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Campflare versus Outdoorithm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCampflareOutdoorithm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.9K ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVay Technologies LLCOutdoorithm LLC

Bugs and requests

Campflare

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to enlarge campsite photos
  • More frequent campsite availability checks
  • Clearer instructions and guidance

Outdoorithm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Campflare

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Outdoorithm

Subscriptions1
  • Outdoorithm Supporter$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Campflare free?
Campflare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Outdoorithm free?
Outdoorithm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Campflare or Outdoorithm?
Campflare is rated higher. Campflare averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Outdoorithm averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Campflare or Outdoorithm have ads?
Neither Campflare nor Outdoorithm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Campflare or Outdoorithm?
Campflare ships an update every 5 weeks, and Outdoorithm every 6 weeks. Most recently, Campflare was updated on October 27, 2026 and Outdoorithm on October 25, 2026.

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