Comparison

park4night vs Van Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

park4night

Discover and share over 370,000 locations worldwide for RVs, motorhomes, and campers. Find campgrounds, parking, picnic areas, and services. Plan trips with an interactive map and contribute to a global community of travelers.

Highlights
  • 370,000+ locations worldwide
  • Interactive map for trip planning
  • Community reviews and photos
  • Share and save favorite spots
  • Direct booking for campgrounds
  • Offline map access (premium)
Features
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▶ Over 370,000 locations listed worldwide! park4night is the go-to app for travelers in RVs, motorhomes and campers. Discover and share free or paid locations and services in over 100 countries, thanks to an active community of enthusiasts. ▶ A wide choice to find the ideal spot Nice places to relax, spend the night, picnic, or use services: Campgrounds, RV parks with services, farm stays, picnic areas, free or paid parking, natural spots, 4x4 spots, laundromats... there's something for everyone! ▶ Interactive map to quickly find places around you or any area
 Use the interactive map to plan your trips easily: see nearby places with your location or explore an area in advance to plan your next stops. ▶ Reviews and photos updated by an engaged community
Check out the reviews, photos, and experiences shared by our international community of travelers, the largest in Europe and above all very active, which updates location data in real time. ▶ Share discoveries Save your favorites and add your own locations to enrich the database and help other travelers. ▶ Reserve your spots More than 5,000 campgrounds and RV parks can be reserved via a direct link from the app. *** Advanced features with park4night+ *** ●    Advanced search filters: services, activities, top-rated locations ●    Offline mode: download the map of locations for your vacation and use the app without an internet connection ●    Multi-stop itineraries with visualization of locations along your route ●    Personalized favorites folders to organize your trips ●    Map with satellite view to better anticipate the environment on site ●    Easy contact with campgrounds and private accommodation providers ●    No ads and provides support for development of the app New features included: ●    Filter for places that are “open all year round”; ●    Display of “Low Emission Zones” (LEZ) where access is restricted in Europe; ●    And access to locations in the geoSPOT network, natural spots on private land  www.geospot.app ▶ Nature Protect Commit to responsible travel: sign the “Responsible Traveler’s Charter” when you create your account, and follow best practices when traveling in RVs, motorhomes and campers. → Whether you're on a road trip around the world, a weekend camping trip, or living the van life, park4night is your essential companion for finding convenient locations and great tips on the road. Join nearly 9 million travelers who use park4night for their adventures!

About

Van Maps

Features
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Find RV camping and camper van overnight spots with Van Maps. Discover places to park, rest, and plan your next road-trip stop with confidence. Van Maps helps camper van, RV, and motorhome travelers find community-shared places for the night, compare the details that matter, and save useful stops for future trips. Plan better overnight stops: - Explore community-shared places to park, rest, and stay overnight. - Filter by amenities, price, facilities, height limits, and stay permissions. - Check reviews, traveler photos, and weather before you arrive. - Save favorite spots and organize future road trips. - See distance from your current location to the next stop. - Add new places and help other road travelers discover useful stops. Whether you are planning a weekend RV camping trip, searching for a camper van overnight stop, or building a longer road trip, Van Maps keeps the essentials in one place. Download Van Maps and find your next RV camping stop. Privacy Policy: https://www.vanmaps.life/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.vanmaps.life/terms

Screenshots

park4night4 screens
Van Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: park4night at weekly against Van Maps's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. park4night sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Van Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

park4night ships an update weekly, Van Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
park4night versus Van Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpark4nightVan Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBFichterAitor Salvador

Bugs and requests

park4night

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues and account management problems
  • Inconsistent language and unit display
  • Locations disappearing from the app
  • Offline mode not functioning as expected
  • Inability to add new locations or reviews

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add filter for vehicle size/type
  • Improve synchronization across devices
  • Implement upvote/downvote system for reviews
  • Provide more detailed location information
  • Integrate with navigation apps for seamless use

Van Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

park4night

One-time2
  • Monthly subscription$1.99
  • Annual subscription$11.99
6 purchases

Van Maps

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Premium Owner - 1 month$1.991 Month
  • 6 Month Subscription$4.996 Months
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  • Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
  • Premium Owner - 6 months$8.996 Months
  • Premium Owner - Annual$12.991 Year

Questions

Is park4night free?
park4night is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Van Maps free?
Van Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do park4night or Van Maps have ads?
Both park4night and Van Maps show ads.
Which is updated more often, park4night or Van Maps?
park4night ships an update weekly, and Van Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, park4night was updated on November 10, 2026 and Van Maps on November 7, 2026.

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