Comparison

CampPlanner vs RosettaMaps

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

Head to head
About

CampPlanner

Features
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This application helps making plans of camps. You can make some themes and todos for your next camp. It also can prepare time table of the camp. You can manage packing list and check items.

About

RosettaMaps

Discover and share remote camping spots, water sources, and amenities with an interactive map. Download data for offline use, crucial for areas without cell service. Contribute to a community-driven database of real-time information.

Highlights
  • Interactive map of camping and water spots
  • Offline map data download
  • Community-sourced spot information
  • Add and update camping locations
  • Satellite view option
  • Pro features for saving and privacy
Features
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RosettaMaps helps you find and share dispersed camping, campgrounds, water sources, and other backcountry spots — built for overlanders, off-roaders, and anyone heading beyond cell coverage. FIND YOUR NEXT SPOT Browse an interactive map of dispersed camping, campgrounds, water sources, and showers. Search by name or drop in coordinates directly. Tap any spot to see amenities, photos, contributor notes, and recent updates from other travelers. Switch to satellite view any time from the Layers panel. WORKS WHERE YOUR SIGNAL DOESN'T Download map data and spot information by state before you head out. Once downloaded, RosettaMaps keeps working with no cell signal — critical for the remote roads and dispersed camping areas where you need it most. ADD AND UPDATE SPOTS Found a great campsite? Long-press anywhere on the map to drop a pin and add it in seconds. Add photos, amenities, and notes to help the next traveler. Post updates on existing spots to flag when conditions change. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO See real amenity details other travelers have reported — cell signal strength, wifi, water sources, toilet type, big rig and tent friendliness, and more — sourced from the community, not guesswork. FREE TO USE Browse the map, add new spots, post updates, and upload photos — all free with an account. GO PRO FOR MORE Upgrade to Pro to save favorites, mark spots private and share them only with who you choose, download offline map data for backcountry travel with zero connectivity, browse curated Points of Interest, and see live Wildfire Smoke and Wildfire Perimeter overlays right on the map so you know what's burning before you head out. Whether you're planning a weekend trip or a multi-week overland route, RosettaMaps helps you find real camping spots with real, up-to-date information from people who've actually been there. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CampPlanner4 screens
RosettaMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CampPlanner at none against RosettaMaps's shown. RosettaMaps's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CampPlanner ships an update every 2 weeks, RosettaMaps every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CampPlanner versus RosettaMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCampPlannerRosettaMaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIchiro OchiaiRosette Development, LLC

In-app purchases

None

CampPlanner

No in-app purchases

None

RosettaMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CampPlanner free?
CampPlanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RosettaMaps free?
RosettaMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CampPlanner or RosettaMaps have ads?
RosettaMaps shows ads; CampPlanner does not.
Which is updated more often, CampPlanner or RosettaMaps?
CampPlanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and RosettaMaps every 5 days. Most recently, CampPlanner was updated on October 3, 2026 and RosettaMaps on October 7, 2026.

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