# NMRoads vs Basecamp Stores

The clearest difference is rating: Basecamp Stores at 5.0 against NMRoads's 2.6. Basecamp Stores also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). NMRoads's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Basecamp Stores holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NMRoads has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NMRoads ships an update every 5 months, Basecamp Stores every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NMRoads | Basecamp Stores |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmroads/id500766829/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basecamp-stores/id6746649722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 1 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [New Mexico Department of Transportation](https://appshunter.io/developer/500766832) | [Rover Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/429135258) |

## What reviewers say

### NMRoads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmroads/id500766829)

Access real-time travel and traffic information for New Mexico and interstate roads. View live camera feeds, message board updates, and travel times. Receive alerts for incidents and find commuter resources.

**Highlights:** Interactive zoomable map, Live camera views, Electronic message board updates, Travel-time estimates, Traffic alerts, Weather forecasts and radar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful information for travel
- 👍 Provides road condition updates
- 👍 Useful camera photos
- 👍 Great for winter travel
- 👍 Once worked well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App not working properly
- 🐛 App stopped working
- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly
- 🐛 Bad update

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes every time map is opened
- App closes when clicking map view
- New update has broken links
- App doesn't load road conditions
- App displays same webpage as website but renders incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Fix app crashes
- Update the app
- Make app more reliable
- Improve rendering of website content
- Add functionality for rest area status


### Basecamp Stores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basecamp-stores/id6746649722)

Discover discounts on gas, snacks, and other items at participating locations. Easily redeem coupons by showing your phone at the point of sale. Get notified about special, limited-time offers and find nearby stores.

**Highlights:** Save money on gas and snacks, Digital coupon redemption, Find nearby store locations, Receive limited-time offer notifications, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NMRoads free?

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

### Is Basecamp Stores free?

Basecamp Stores is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NMRoads or Basecamp Stores?

Basecamp Stores is rated higher. NMRoads averages 2.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Basecamp Stores averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NMRoads or Basecamp Stores have ads?

Basecamp Stores shows ads; NMRoads does not.

### Which is updated more often, NMRoads or Basecamp Stores?

NMRoads ships an update every 5 months, and Basecamp Stores every 3 weeks. Most recently, NMRoads was updated on October 4, 2026 and Basecamp Stores on September 25, 2026.

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