Comparison

USA Rest Stops vs NEXT EXIT

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
Read full description

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.

About

NEXT EXIT

Find essential services like gas, food, and lodging at upcoming highway exits. Easily view services for each exit and access hotel information with one-touch calling or website links.

Highlights
  • Exit services (gas, food, lodging)
  • Rest stop information
  • Interstate and state selection
  • Hotel booking links
  • One-touch hotel calling
Features
Read full description

Know what's at the next exit before you get there. Next Exit lists every exit along the U.S. interstates in mile-marker order, with the services at each one and featured hotels you can call with a tap. Pick your interstate, your direction of travel and the states you're driving through, and Next Exit shows the whole trip in one clear, easy-to-read table. EVERY EXIT, AT A GLANCE - Exit numbers and names in mile-marker order, state by state - Services at each exit: G = gas, F = food, L = lodging, R = RV/campground, + = other services - Rest areas and state lines marked along the way - Tap a long exit name to read it in full FEATURED HOTELS - Hotel names right in the listing - Tap a hotel to call it, get directions in Maps, or visit its website WORKS WITHOUT A SIGNAL - Every listing you open is saved on your phone, so it stays readable through rural stretches with no coverage SIMPLE TO USE - Tap an interstate shield to choose your route; tap it again to reverse direction - Tap or drag across the states you'll pass through - Large, high-contrast text designed to be read at a glance TRY IT FREE Start a free 7-day trial - no payment needed, nothing to cancel. After that, choose a monthly subscription or a one-time purchase that is yours for good. If you bought an earlier version of Next Exit, everything stays unlocked at no extra charge. Subscription details: the monthly subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nextexit.online/privacy.html Next Exit is provided by Car Jimmy, LLC. Please never use the app while driving - hand it to a passenger or check it when you stop.

Screenshots

USA Rest Stops4 screens
NEXT EXIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NEXT EXIT at none against USA Rest Stops's shown. NEXT EXIT also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). USA Rest Stops's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 9%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. USA Rest Stops sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and NEXT EXIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USA Rest Stops holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USA Rest Stops has 256 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of USA Rest Stops's written reviews are positive against 9% of NEXT EXIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USA Rest Stops ships an update every 6 weeks, NEXT EXIT every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
USA Rest Stops versus NEXT EXIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSA Rest StopsNEXT EXIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (256 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews — better9.4% of reviews
Number of ratings256 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInnovative Software Technology, LLCThe Global App Company

Customer experience

USA Rest Stops

All ratings256 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative49.5%

NEXT EXIT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.6%

User reviews

USA Rest Stops

From 256 App Store ratings

What 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

NEXT EXIT

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use for travel
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Handy for interstate travel
  • 👍 Straightforward and useful
  • 👍 Great for finding hotels/gas/restaurants

Room to improve

  • ❌ Not like the book
  • ❌ Does not work
  • ❌ Worthless app
  • ❌ Rip off
  • ❌ Very limited 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)
Show 6 more
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • 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

NEXT EXIT

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Does not work
  • Does not open
  • Keeps crashing
  • Bounces out of the app
  • Stuck on first screen
Show 24 more
  • Next exit repeats
  • Error message displayed
  • Shows 403 error (Forbidden)
  • No certificate for this server
  • App is outdated
  • Cannot update app
  • Does nothing
  • Sits there and does not open map
  • Inaccurate or incorrect information
  • Program crashes
  • Only provides a table of a couple of options per exit
  • Doesn't show food or if it's semi/motor home friendly
  • Does not provide highway information for the current state
  • Cannot open the app
  • Does not provide food options
  • Does not provide fuel options
  • Only provides pre-selected lodging options
  • Does not say the names of restaurants
  • Does not provide directions
  • Does not provide contact info
  • Does not indicate camping availability
  • Does not show specific information about gas stations for RVs
  • Does not show specific restaurant names
  • Does not show specific gas station names

Requested features

13 requests
  • Include all interstates
  • Provide more information about what to expect at exits
  • Show restaurant names
  • Show fuel options
  • Show food options
Show 8 more
  • Show if semi/motor home friendly
  • Provide directions
  • Provide contact info
  • Indicate camping availability
  • Accommodate RVs with specific information
  • Show gas station details
  • Show specific restaurant names
  • Show specific gas station names

In-app purchases

2 purchases

USA Rest Stops

One-time2
  • National Parks Upgrade$1.99
  • Remove Ads Upgrade$1.99
3 purchases

NEXT EXIT

Subscriptions1
  • Next Exit$1.491 Month
One-time2
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • Next Exit Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is USA Rest Stops free?
USA Rest Stops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NEXT EXIT free?
NEXT EXIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USA Rest Stops or NEXT EXIT?
USA Rest Stops is rated higher. USA Rest Stops averages 3.3 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while NEXT EXIT averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do USA Rest Stops or NEXT EXIT have ads?
USA Rest Stops shows ads; NEXT EXIT does not.
Which is updated more often, USA Rest Stops or NEXT EXIT?
USA Rest Stops ships an update every 6 weeks, and NEXT EXIT every 14 months. Most recently, USA Rest Stops was updated on October 13, 2026 and NEXT EXIT on October 14, 2026.

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