# Rest Stops Plus vs USA Rest Stops

The clearest difference is rating: Rest Stops Plus at 4.3 against USA Rest Stops's 3.3. Rest Stops Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). USA Rest Stops's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. USA Rest Stops sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rest Stops Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rest Stops Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 256 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Rest Stops Plus's written reviews are positive against 42% of USA Rest Stops's.

Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, USA Rest Stops every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest Stops Plus | USA Rest Stops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-stops-plus/id377295652/reviews)** | [3.3 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-rest-stops/id528988698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 130 | **256** |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 41.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allstays LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/349052634) | [Innovative Software Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/528988701) |

## 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


### USA Rest Stops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-rest-stops/id528988698)

Easily locate nearby rest stops across the US, including highways and turnpikes. Browse by state or view them on an interactive map. Discover facilities, hours, parking availability, and read reviews before you stop.

**Highlights:** Browse by state and interstate, Interactive map view, Facility and hours information, Favorite rest stops, Send to navigation apps, Parking availability, User reviews

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| National Parks Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🗺️ Comprehensive rest stop location database
- 📍 Accurate and reliable information
- 🐕 Helpful for pet owners and travelers
- 🔄 Regularly updated with new features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⚪ White screen errors on startup
- 🗺️ Map functionality slow and unresponsive
- 📡 Server connectivity issues
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting state view
- White/blank screen on app launch
- Map freezes and locks up completely
- Pinch-to-zoom not responsive
- Direction filter reverses results (South shows North)

**Requested features**

- CarPlay and Android Auto support
- Legend/key explaining all symbols and icons
- Easier review submission process for rest areas
- Display exact mileage between rest stops
- Route planning functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rest Stops Plus free?

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

### Is USA Rest Stops free?

USA Rest Stops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rest Stops Plus or USA Rest Stops?

Rest Stops Plus is rated higher. Rest Stops Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while USA Rest Stops averages 3.3 from 256 ratings.

### Do Rest Stops Plus or USA Rest Stops have ads?

USA Rest Stops shows ads; Rest Stops Plus does not.

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

Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, and USA Rest Stops every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rest Stops Plus was updated on October 5, 2026 and USA Rest Stops on October 13, 2026.

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