# Rest Stops Plus vs RV Dump Stations

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.

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.

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.

Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, RV Dump Stations every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest Stops Plus | RV Dump Stations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-stops-plus/id377295652/reviews)** | [4.2 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rv-dump-stations/id1257573007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 130 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 24.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 12 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allstays LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/349052634) | [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904) |

## What reviewers say

### Rest Stops Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-stops-plus/id377295652)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### RV Dump Stations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rv-dump-stations/id1257573007)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated information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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026.

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