# Rest Stops Plus vs Good Sam Travel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rest Stops Plus at 58% against Good Sam Travel's 4%. Rest Stops Plus also leads on ratings volume (131 vs 43) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). Good Sam Travel's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Good Sam Travel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 131 and 43 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Rest Stops Plus's written reviews are positive against 4% of Good Sam Travel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, Good Sam Travel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest Stops Plus | Good Sam Travel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-stops-plus/id377295652/reviews) | **[4.5 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-sam-travel/id1608428833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 3.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allstays LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/349052634) | [Camping World](https://appshunter.io/developer/889297797) |

## 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


### Good Sam Travel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-sam-travel/id1608428833)

Discover and book RV rentals, search over 12,500 campgrounds, and manage your Good Sam membership. Find motorhomes, trailers, and campervans, with detailed campground information and discounts for members. Everything you need for your RV adventures in one app.

**Highlights:** Browse and book RV rentals, Search 12,500+ campgrounds, Manage Good Sam membership, Filter RVs by type and features, Find Good Sam Park discounts, Trip planning and management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Easy to use for RV rentals
- 💬 Helpful chat feature for bookings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Useless for finding campgrounds
- 🤯 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🔍 Lacking key features from previous app
- 🔒 Membership/account issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account verification problems
- Inability to access saved trips and favorites
- Upside down RV image uploads

**Requested features**

- Bring back trip planning and campground search
- Improve app stability and performance
- Integrate all Good Sam services into one app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rest Stops Plus free?

Rest Stops Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Good Sam Travel free?

Good Sam Travel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rest Stops Plus or Good Sam Travel?

Good Sam Travel is rated higher. Rest Stops Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Good Sam Travel averages 4.5 from 43 ratings.

### Do Rest Stops Plus or Good Sam Travel have ads?

Neither Rest Stops Plus nor Good Sam Travel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rest Stops Plus or Good Sam Travel?

Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, and Good Sam Travel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rest Stops Plus was updated on October 23, 2026 and Good Sam Travel on October 25, 2026.

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