# Rest Stops Plus vs RA Camping

The clearest difference is rating: RA Camping at 4.8 against Rest Stops Plus's 4.3. RA Camping also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 130) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Rest Stops Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 38%). On price, 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.

RA Camping holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RA Camping has 43K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Rest Stops Plus's written reviews are positive against 38% of RA Camping'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, RA Camping every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest Stops Plus | RA Camping |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-stops-plus/id377295652/reviews) | **[4.8 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-camping/id503915200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 130 | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 38.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allstays LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/349052634) | [RA Outdoors, LLC, d/b/a Aspira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351637760) |

## 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


### RA Camping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-camping/id503915200)

Easily find and book campsites for your next outdoor adventure. Search for available spots by location, date, or amenities, and view details, reviews, and photos. Reserve your chosen campsite directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Search campsites by location, date, amenities, Filter by site type and features, View results on map or list, Save favorite campgrounds, Read campground details and reviews, Reserve campsites, Contribute campground photos

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient for booking multiple campsites
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 🚀 Efficient reservation process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app and website
- 💰 Expensive fees
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
- 🤔 Inconsistent user experience across platforms
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of important features

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account management problems
- Reservation process glitches
- Unreliable app performance and crashes
- Incorrect or missing campsite information

**Requested features**

- Ability to save user preferences and payment info
- Calendar view of availability
- Improved search and filtering options
- Better integration between app and website
- More transparency around campsite details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rest Stops Plus free?

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

### Is RA Camping free?

RA Camping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rest Stops Plus or RA Camping?

RA Camping is rated higher. Rest Stops Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while RA Camping averages 4.8 from 43K ratings.

### Do Rest Stops Plus or RA Camping have ads?

RA Camping shows ads; Rest Stops Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rest Stops Plus or RA Camping?

Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, and RA Camping every 2 months. Most recently, Rest Stops Plus was updated on September 26, 2026 and RA Camping on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*