Comparison

SANParks vs Campp

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

Head to head
About

SANParks

Plan your visit to South African National Parks with this comprehensive guide. Access park hours, fees, rules, and booking details. Stay informed about weather, road closures, and safety alerts, with offline maps and guides available for seamless exploration.

Highlights
  • Park hours, fees, and rules
  • Event and activity browsing
  • Booking detail access
  • Weather and road closure alerts
  • Safety notifications
  • Offline maps and guides
Features
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Explore the wonders of SANParks with our Official App! Plan your visit and uncover the beauty of SANParks with our all-in-one mobile guide. Whether you're a hiker, wildlife enthusiast, or simply looking to relax in nature, this app is your ultimate companion. Plan your visit: - Check park hours, entry fees and rules. - Browse upcoming events and activities - Keep your booking details at your finger tips Alerts: - Stay updated on the weather, road closures and safety tips - Receive emergency notifications to ensure a safe experience Offline mode: - Download maps and guides to use even without cell service Enhance your experience at SANParks and immerse yourself in nature like never before. Download the app now and start your adventure! Enjoy the great outdoors responsibly.

About

Campp

Features
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Discover the best of South Africa's outdoors with Campp—the ultimate digital guide for campers, by campers. Whether you are looking for a rugged 4x4 trail, a pet-friendly escape, a prime fishing spot, or a quiet hiker’s paradise, Campp helps you find the perfect spot. KEY FEATURES: • Verified Listings: We verify every campsite to ensure accurate details. • Direct Booking Info: No middleman fees. We give you the direct phone, email, and booking links for every owner. • Visual Gallery: Browse high-quality photos before you drive. • Map Search: Easily find campsites near you or explore new provinces. OUR MISSION: We are on a mission to modernize how South Africans explore. Say goodbye to outdated websites and clunky forms. Say hello to your new adventure companion. Download Campp today and start your next adventure!

Screenshots

SANParks4 screens
Campp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Campp at every 5 days against SANParks's every 3 months. SANParks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

SANParks ships an update every 3 months, Campp every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SANParks versus Campp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSANParksCampp
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB112 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSouth African National ParksPierre van der Merwe

In-app purchases

None

SANParks

No in-app purchases

None

Campp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SANParks free?
SANParks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Campp free?
Campp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SANParks or Campp have ads?
Neither SANParks nor Campp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SANParks or Campp?
SANParks ships an update every 3 months, and Campp every 5 days. Most recently, SANParks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Campp on October 25, 2026.

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