Comparison

Rest Stops Plus vs RV Dump Stations

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

Head to head
About

Rest Stops Plus

Find the nearest rest stops, turnouts, and service plazas with detailed amenity information. Filter by direction and specific features like Wi-Fi or RV dumps. Data is stored offline for fast access, even in rural areas.

Highlights
  • Rest area locator
  • Amenity details (restrooms, Wi-Fi, RV dump)
  • Directional filtering
  • Offline data storage
  • User-submitted corrections
  • Map integration
Features
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No ads. No logins. No add-ons. Where is the closest rest stop? Where is the next one in your direction? Or one with wifi or a RV dump? The only app that shows you directional access right on the map! What's in this Rest Stops Plus app: Thousands of Welcome centers, turn outs, service plazas, scenic vistas and rest areas in the USA and Canada broken down by heading. A detail view lists each rest stops amenities like restrooms, picnic tables, vending machines, pet-friendly, RV dump, handicap accessible, security and even wi-fi. You can now filter the map to see only the amenities you want. You’ve had it happen; you’re on a route that you don't know like the back of your hand yet. You were unfamiliar with that part of the road, so you get out your heavy books and maps to plan your next stop or you can fiddle with your GPS unit which is loaded with stuff you don't want. But the economy is causing states to close and re-open rest areas all the time. This app tries to stay current with news and user reports but there will be mistakes. You can submit corrections from each point. Rest Stops Plus has a unique filtering system. Only heading northbound and don't want to see southbound rest stops that you can't use? Only want ones with a RV Dump or Wifi? You can filter Rest Areas and Turnouts by the direction you are heading or select amenities! The Rest Stops Plus data is stored on your phone, so calling upon a website for information is not necessary. This is great for improving speed when you’re in rural areas or otherwise out of range for decent service. It integrates nicely with maps to display points of interest. Don’t take even one more trip without Rest Stops Plus. Download this app now for a more comfortable travel stop experience every time you travel. The biggest thing this app can't provide is whether they are clean.And if you want even more information, check out apps "Camp and RV" for RVers or "Truck and Travel" for truck drivers.

About

RV Dump Stations

Find over 7,100 RV dump stations across the US and Canada, including rest areas, truck stops, and campgrounds. The location database is included for offline access, and you can filter by location type. Get directions, view local weather, and import routes from GPX files.

Highlights
  • Offline database of 7,100+ RV dump stations
  • Filter by location type (e.g., free stations)
  • Route planning to selected dump stations
  • Offline access to all location data
  • Import routes from GPX files
  • Local weather for dump station locations
Features
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This app shows over 7,100 RV dump stations, most throughout the US. and Canada. Includes rest areas, truck stops, KOAs, campgrounds, RV parks and more. Dump station locations are displayed even when offline! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED. A one time fee and that’s it. Dump station information is obtained from crowd-sourcing and are therefore subjective in nature. What one person describes as working another may describe as broken. Features: - Location database is included with the app, so all locations are visible when offline. - Filter what type of location to display. For example, list only free dump stations from the filter. - Show a route between your location and the selected RV dump station. - View the dump stations in list view; easily search the list. - Get the local weather for the location. - Internet searches and more for each location. - Database is updated monthly, subject to user submissions. - Import routes from GPX files. This makes it much easier to find RV dump stations along a route you've created in another app such as Road Trip Planner. - Send a dump station location to our app Road Trip Planner. This helps in routing your travels (requires separate purchase of the Road Trip Planner app). We want to expand our RV dump station database as much as possible, so we have made it easy for you to easily submit a new RV dump station - simply tap the + button below the map. To correct or update dump station information, tap “Location Comment” in the detail view. We will be updating the database often. Due to the nature of dump stations constantly changing their status it's recommended you contact the dump station prior to using it to verify its status.

Screenshots

Rest Stops Plus4 screens
RV Dump Stations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rest Stops Plus at Free against RV Dump Stations's $0.99. Rest Stops Plus also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). RV Dump Stations's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 130). On rating, 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

Rest Stops Plus is free to download; RV Dump Stations costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Rest Stops Plus against 4.2 for RV Dump Stations. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RV Dump Stations has 3K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Rest Stops Plus's written reviews are positive against 24% of RV Dump Stations's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, RV Dump Stations every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Rest Stops Plus versus RV Dump Stations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRest Stops PlusRV Dump Stations
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (130 ratings) — better4.2 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews — better24.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1303K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllstays LLCKyle Modesitt

Customer experience

Rest Stops Plus

All ratings130 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative32.9%

RV Dump Stations

All ratings2,995 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative72.1%

User reviews

Rest Stops Plus

From 130 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Handy for planning stops
  • 👍 Useful for RV/boondockers
  • 👍 Detailed information provided
  • 👍 Good for long road trips
  • 👍 Helps avoid indoor restrooms (COVID era)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Outdated information (closed/demolished stops)
  • 🐛 Inaccurate data (doesn't exist or closed)
  • 🐛 Limited to major highways/interstates
  • 🐛 Missing many rest areas (especially in Canada)
  • 🐛 Not user-friendly on some devices

RV Dump Stations

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for locating dump stations
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚗 Useful for RV travelers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated information
  • 🗺️ Missing many known dump station locations
  • 💰 Not worth the cost
  • 📱 Poor app design and navigation

Bugs and requests

Rest Stops Plus

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Rest stops are closed or demolished but still listed
  • App does not keep current
  • Some tried stops did not exist or were closed
  • Filters for compass direction disable all points of interest
  • Location function is inaccurate (shows wrong country)
Show 3 more
  • Buttons are placed too close together
  • Current location is way off
  • Shows rest area as you pass it

Requested features

13 requests
  • Update rest stop status (open/closed)
  • Include rest areas on 2-lane state highways
  • Include rest areas on US routes
  • Allow typing in RT # (e.g., 75N)
  • Show northbound/southbound in short view
Show 8 more
  • Include visitor centers
  • Add family restrooms
  • Show distance to next rest area
  • Filter by highway number
  • Show rest areas in path
  • Improve Canadian coverage
  • Improve user interface/buttons
  • Add dark mode option

RV Dump Stations

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Locations shown as having dump stations that do not actually have them
  • Unable to add new dump station locations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to report updates and changes to dump station locations
  • Include information on costs and amenities for each dump station
  • Improve search and filtering functionality

In-app purchases

None

Rest Stops Plus

No in-app purchases

None

RV Dump Stations

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rest Stops Plus free?
Rest Stops Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RV Dump Stations free?
RV Dump Stations costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rest Stops Plus or RV Dump Stations?
Rest Stops Plus is rated higher. Rest Stops Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while RV Dump Stations averages 4.2 from 3K ratings.
Do Rest Stops Plus or RV Dump Stations have ads?
Neither Rest Stops Plus nor RV Dump Stations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rest Stops Plus or RV Dump Stations?
Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, and RV Dump Stations every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rest Stops Plus was updated on September 26, 2026 and RV Dump Stations on September 26, 2026.

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