SiteSeeker vs CampMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SiteSeeker
Discover campsites across the UK with detailed information, photos, and booking options. Club members gain access to exclusive Certificated Sites. The app works online and offline, making it a convenient travel companion for campers and caravanners.
- Campsite search and browse
- Filter by location, distance, facilities
- Detailed site information (photos, prices, booking)
- Interactive UK map
- Online and offline functionality
- Access to Club and Certificated Sites
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SiteSeeker is a campsite search tool from The Camping and Caravanning Club offering you detailed information at your fingertips. Use the app's search or browse feature to find the right campsite for your needs. Plus, Club members can get access to over 1,500 Certificated sites - the perfect travel companion! Features ● Filter your results by location, distance and on-site facilities ● In-depth site information including photos, facilities, prices and booking options ● Use the interactive map to find site anywhere in the UK ● Made to be used both online and offline for flexibility on the move ● Includes all Club and Certificated Sites*. *Only logged in Club members will be able to view Certificated Sites. MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE - To log in, please use your email address and password used to log into the Camping and Caravanning Club website. If you're having problems please get in touch with the membership team who will be happy to assist you. SYNCING - If you are having problems Syncing your app. Please follow this advice. Place your device in an area with good WiFi (recommended) / data connection start sync and leave. AUTO-LOCK and syncing - this may cause problems with the data download - keep phone screen alive or turn-off auto-lock during sync if there is a problem. And finally. Please use the support route below. We have lovely people ready to help you! Whether it's problems logging in, advice about syncing, or feedback and ideas for improvement of the app. We are the friendly Club and we care what you think! So get in touch!
CampMate
This app helps campers plan and organize outdoor adventures with smart packing lists, campsite management, activity guides, and offline maps. It offers features for both beginners and experienced campers to ensure a well-prepared and enjoyable trip.
- Smart packing lists
- Campsite management
- Activity guides
- Offline maps
- Trip planning tools
- Customizable checklists
- Location saving
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CampMate is an app for planning a camping trip and for using at the campsite. Plan a trip and choose your campsite on the map. Each trip gets a packing list. You tick items off as you pack, or send the list to Reminders. The weather forecast for your trip is saved on your phone, so you can read it at camp with no signal. The field guide has 70+ camping guides with step-by-step instructions. Examples: Light a wet-weather fire, Hang a food bag, Rig a tarp shelter, Treat a burn. You can read a guide one step at a time in large type. The app has 200+ knots. Each knot has an animation that shows how to tie it. Sunset times, packing lists, guides and knots all work with no signal. You can ask Siri what is left to pack. Widgets show the days until your trip and your packing list. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CampMate at 100% against SiteSeeker's 34%. CampMate also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SiteSeeker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. CampMate sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SiteSeeker asks for nothing beyond the download.
SiteSeeker ships an update every 2 months, CampMate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SiteSeeker | CampMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Camping and Caravanning Club | Ctrl Alt Go Ltd |
Customer experience
SiteSeeker
CampMate
In-app purchases
SiteSeeker
No in-app purchases
CampMate
- Weekly Supporter3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Supporter3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Supporter3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$3.99
- Small Tip (Bronze)$4.99
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- Large Tip$6.99
- Medium Tip (Silver)$19.99
- Large Tip (Gold)$99.99
Questions
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