# Rest Stops Plus vs USFS & BLM Campgrounds

The clearest difference is price: Rest Stops Plus at Free against USFS & BLM Campgrounds's $0.99. Rest Stops Plus also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). USFS & BLM Campgrounds's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 131). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Rest Stops Plus is free to download; USFS & BLM Campgrounds costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

USFS & BLM Campgrounds holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USFS & BLM Campgrounds has 4.3K ratings behind it against 131, 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 46% of USFS & BLM Campgrounds'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, USFS & BLM Campgrounds every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rest Stops Plus | USFS & BLM Campgrounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rest-stops-plus/id377295652/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfs-and-blm-campgrounds/id654806302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 131 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 12 MB | 3 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


### USFS & BLM Campgrounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usfs-and-blm-campgrounds/id654806302)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Discover over 5,600 USFS and BLM campgrounds across the USA. Find low-cost or free camping options with detailed information including weather, elevation, and images. Plan your route and navigate easily with offline access.

**Highlights:** Over 5,600 USFS/BLM campgrounds, Low-cost or free options, Local weather and elevation, Internet images and Flickr search, Offline map access, Route planning integration, GPX file import

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Worth every penny
- 🌄 Excellent starting point for finding off-the-beaten-path campsites
- 📍 Current, accurate, and local information
- 🗺️ Comprehensive app for finding USFS campgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of pertinent information regarding campsites
- 🗺️ Limited information on BLM land and campgrounds
- 🔍 Hard to find location and show my location feature not working well
- 🗺️ Unclear map legend and state boundary definitions
- ℹ️ Missing information on campground amenities, pricing, and open dates

**Reported bugs**

- Weather information not displaying correctly
- Campground locations sometimes inaccurate or outdated
- Filters not working as expected, missing relevant campsites

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view number of sites and amenities at each campground
- Integrate with state park systems for additional route planning
- Include more information on dispersed camping areas
- Add user-submitted photos and reviews for campsites
- Provide clearer indication of free vs. paid campsites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rest Stops Plus free?

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

### Is USFS & BLM Campgrounds free?

USFS & BLM Campgrounds costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rest Stops Plus or USFS & BLM Campgrounds?

USFS & BLM Campgrounds is rated higher. Rest Stops Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while USFS & BLM Campgrounds averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Rest Stops Plus or USFS & BLM Campgrounds have ads?

Neither Rest Stops Plus nor USFS & BLM Campgrounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rest Stops Plus or USFS & BLM Campgrounds?

Rest Stops Plus ships an update every 6 months, and USFS & BLM Campgrounds every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rest Stops Plus was updated on October 23, 2026 and USFS & BLM Campgrounds on November 1, 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.*