USA Rest Stops vs TSD Open Roads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USA Rest Stops
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.
- Browse by state and interstate
- Interactive map view
- Facility and hours information
- Favorite rest stops
- Send to navigation apps
- Parking availability
- User reviews
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This app will help you easily find the nearest rest stop on the US, including Interstates, US highways, and state highways! You can browse by state and interstate or you can browse on a map. This app will show you the traditional rest areas as well as welcome centers and service plazas on turnpikes. Key features: - Map view allowing you to see how far the next rest stop is. - Easily search by state or state and highway - Shows available facilities and hours (if available) - Mark rest stops as a "favorite" - Send rest stop to various navigation apps - Shows number of car and truck parking (if available) - Check in to rest stops to earn badges - Show rest stops along a route to a city We strive to make sure the information is as accurate as possible. If you find any errors or omissions, please feel free to let us know! The GPS is used in the background only when you ask to receive a notification about a particular rest stop. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
TSD Open Roads
Discover the best RV fuel discounts conveniently located near you. This program offers updated pricing information based on real fuel transactions, helping RV enthusiasts save money on every fill-up.
- Find nearby RV fuel discounts
- Updated fuel pricing information
- Save on every fill-up
- RV enthusiast discount program
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The fastest growing discount program for RV enthusiasts. Featured on the RV Love and Changing Lanes, two of the most popular RV channels on YouTube! Find the best RV fuel discounts just down the road from you with the TSD Open Roads app. Fuel pricing information is always updated to the latest available pricing by fuel transaction information from our network. Download the TSD Open Roads app for RV owners, and start saving on every fill-up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TSD Open Roads at 86% against USA Rest Stops's 42%. TSD Open Roads also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. USA Rest Stops sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TSD Open Roads asks for nothing beyond the download.
TSD Open Roads holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 258 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of USA Rest Stops's written reviews are positive against 86% of TSD Open Roads's.
USA Rest Stops ships an update every 6 weeks, TSD Open Roads every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USA Rest Stops | TSD Open Roads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (258 ratings) | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | 85.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 258 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Innovative Software Technology, LLC | Ryan Berry |
Customer experience
USA Rest Stops
TSD Open Roads
User reviews
USA Rest Stops
From 258 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⚪ White screen errors on startup
- 🗺️ Map functionality slow and unresponsive
- 📡 Server connectivity issues
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function
TSD Open Roads
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient fueling
- 💰 Significant fuel savings
- 📊 Detailed transaction records
- 🗺️ Helpful fuel station mapping
- 👍 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and login issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate fuel station locations
- 💲 Unclear pricing and fees
- 🔍 Limited fuel type information
Bugs and requests
USA Rest Stops
Reported bugs
11 issues- 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)
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- Cannot find current location
- Server timeout errors
- WiFi recognition failure
- Review submission button non-functional
- App incompatible with iPhone X and newer devices
- Satellite view switching causes crashes
Requested features
10 requests- 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
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- Offline mode capability
- Improved color contrast for sunlight readability
- Edit and delete review functionality
- Bidirectional accessibility marking for rest stops
- Current location auto-detection on map view
TSD Open Roads
Reported bugs
3 issues- White screen after login
- Directions not updating during navigation
- Compatibility issues with iOS 15
Requested features
4 requests- Google Maps integration
- Ability to filter fuel stations
- Notification for low fuel levels
- Fuel type indicators
In-app purchases
USA Rest Stops
- National Parks Upgrade$1.99
- Remove Ads Upgrade$1.99
TSD Open Roads
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is USA Rest Stops free?
Is TSD Open Roads free?
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