Comparison

RV Notebook vs RV RouteFinder

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

Head to head
About

RV Notebook

Organize all your RV and camping details in one place. Track your vehicle's information, discover and rate campgrounds, and visualize your travel history on a map. Includes helpful tools like a camper level and customizable checklists for setup, takedown, and winterization.

Highlights
  • RV information management
  • Campground discovery and rating
  • Visual travel map
  • Camper leveling tool
  • Customizable checklists
  • Data export to CSV
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RV Notebook allows you to keep all your RV and camping information together in one place—always organized and accessible on your iPhone. RV INFO TAB – Keep track of all important details about your RV, like capacities, sizes, and everything you need when you: * Register it – Key info such as VIN/FIN numbers, purchase date, etc. * Insure it – Including insurance agent contact details. * Maintain it – Dealer and manufacturer contact details, tire information, generators, etc. * Camp with it – Size and weight info, electrical requirements, etc. * Keep track of all the related warranties like the microwave, refrigerator and other appliances that came with your RV. CAMPGROUNDS TAB – RV Notebook’s real strength lies in its campground tracking features: * Use the Nearby feature to find RV compatible campgrounds within a 300 mile radius. * Easily record all the campgrounds you have visited, including the best campsites at each campground. * Add a picture of the campground’s map to make it easy to pick your next spot. * Track campground and campsite features, and keep a record of every time you visit a campground. * Rate the campgrounds where you stay to easily return to your favorites and avoid those that don’t meet your needs. * If you’ve ever struggled to recall a great campground you’d like to revisit, RV Notebook ensures you never forget a favorite camping spot again! MY TRAVELS TAB – A visual map allows you to track where you’ve been. * RV Notebook displays a map with pins marking all the places you’ve camped—great for keeping up with how many places you’ve visited. * Use the Journey Map to visually show the places you’ve visited and the routes in between over a set period of time—Take a screen shot of your journey map and share it with friends and family. You can even save the Journey Map as a PDF file. * The Add My Current Location feature creates a new campground entry using geo coordinates for the places you camp that may not have an address. Great for ‘off grid’ campers. UTILITIES TAB – RV Notebook includes a number of useful tools: * CAMPER LEVEL – Level your travel trailer or pop-up without assistance. Simply place it in the doorway of your camper, adjust the front jack, and let the audible tones guide you to a level camper. No more back-and-forth checking! * CHECKLISTS – Detailed checklists help you efficiently and safely set up and take down your RV and campsite. When the season’s over, use the winterization checklists to prepare your RV for storage. There are also supplies checklists to help you get organized about what to bring. These customizable lists ensure a successful camping trip and proper RV maintenance. * DATA EXPORT – Easily export your RV and campground data to a universally compatible CSV format if needed. * CUSTOMER FEEDBACK – A feedback capability is included for feature requests or to report issues. We’ll continue to improve RV Notebook with new features and an enhanced user experience. RV Notebook is packed with shortcuts to make managing your information easier: * AUTO SEARCH/AUTO POPULATE – As you type in a campground name, the app suggests options and auto-populates the address, phone number, and website for you. * PHONE AND WEBSITE SHORTCUTS – When you're ready to make a reservation, tap the icon beside a website or phone field to access the site or dial the number. * EMAIL SHORTCUT – Send an email to the campground contact with a tap of the icon next to the email address. * DIRECTIONS SHORTCUT – Ready to head to the campground? Tap the icon beside the address, and RV Notebook will open Maps and chart your directions. * EASY SEARCH – With RV Notebook, no matter how many campgrounds you visit, it’s easy to search through them using the search bar to find exactly what you're looking for. * TAP TO ADD / SWIPE TO DELETE – Manage your RV, campground, and visit records effortlessly with a tap or swipe. RV Notebook’s interface is designed to be intuitive.

About

RV RouteFinder

This app creates safe, customized routes for RVs by considering vehicle dimensions and road hazards. It helps avoid low bridges, weight-restricted areas, and tunnels. Plan your trip with confidence and export routes to your preferred navigation app.

Highlights
  • Custom RV routing
  • Avoids low bridges
  • Considers vehicle weight and length
  • Propane-restricted tunnel avoidance
  • GPX file export
  • Turn-by-turn directions
Features
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Tired of the constant worry that your standard GPS will lead your RV into disaster? Drive with total peace of mind. RV RouteFinder creates safe RV routes customized to your vehicle's height, weight, and length, so you can finally enjoy the journey. RV RouteFinder is the quick and easy pre-trip planning tool you need to build a route you can trust. We are not another turn-by-turn navigation app; we are the essential co-pilot that helps you ensure that your favorite navigation app is safe for your RV. Our advanced routing engine, powered by industry-leading TomTom and their large vehicle data, knows the hazards that most navigation apps don't include. Plan your trip with us first, then seamlessly export a GPX file to your preferred navigation app or device (including Garmin). No GPX-capable app? No problem. Our clear, turn-by-turn directions list helps you take control of your favorite navigation app at critical moments in the route to ensure you stay on a safe path. Travel with the confidence that only comes from knowing your route is built for you. NEVER FEAR THE UNEXPECTED: Our safe RV routing avoids low bridges, vehicle weight limits, propane-restricted tunnels, and other road hazards. We help protect your RV, your wallet, and your peace of mind. ROUTES BUILT FOR YOUR RIG: Simply enter your RV's height, length, width, and weight. The routing algorithm does the rest, crafting a route that is physically suitable for your specific motorhome, fifth-wheel, or travel trailer. ARRIVE ON TIME & STRESS-FREE: Know the real travel time in your RV. Our traffic forecasting, based on TomTom historical data, shows you how your departure time impacts your journey, helping you avoid congestion and get to your campsite sooner. ELIMINATE THE GUESSWORK: Plan your journey from start to finish with one powerful, quick, easy-to-use interface. We are proud to be powered by TomTom data, a global leader in mapping and navigation technology. This premium data allows us to provide the RV community with access to constantly updated, commercial-grade road data that free apps simply cannot offer. To ensure every RVer can experience this new level of confidence, we offer flexible subscription options, each beginning with a completely free trial. Discover the difference a truly safe route makes on your next trip. Your next adventure is waiting. Stop worrying and start exploring. Download RV RouteFinder today and make your next RV trip your best one yet!

Screenshots

RV Notebook4 screens
RV RouteFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RV Notebook at 5.0 against RV RouteFinder's 1.0. RV Notebook also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). RV RouteFinder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. RV Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RV RouteFinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RV Notebook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RV Notebook has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RV Notebook versus RV RouteFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRV NotebookRV RouteFinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMitch IveyRV RouteFinder, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RV Notebook

One-time1
  • RV Notebook App$4.99
3 purchases

RV RouteFinder

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time$49.99

Questions

Is RV Notebook free?
RV Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RV RouteFinder free?
RV RouteFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RV Notebook or RV RouteFinder?
RV Notebook is rated higher. RV Notebook averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RV RouteFinder averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RV Notebook or RV RouteFinder have ads?
Neither RV Notebook nor RV RouteFinder shows ads.

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