Comparison

ShelterMap vs DANO

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

Head to head
About

ShelterMap

Features
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Where will I sleep tonight? Where can I find water? And does this shelter really live up to what the map promises? If you travel by bike or on foot, you know these questions. ShelterMap helps. On the map you'll find shelters and huts, but also water points, campsites and many other places that make a difference along the way. Sometimes it's a rest area with a table, sometimes a farm shop or an apple tree by the roadside. What makes ShelterMap special are the people behind it. Many spots were added by people who were actually there, others come from open data sources and are gradually completed by the community. The photos come from someone who pitched their tent in exactly that place. So do the ratings. That way you get an honest picture before you take the detour. You can see what facilities there are, whether the place costs anything and how good the mobile reception is. With Apple Look Around you can even have a look around beforehand. Once you've arrived, you check in. That way you keep track of everywhere you've been and collect small achievements along the way. Spots you want to remember go into your own collections. Handy for planning a tour, but also for your favourite places nearby. And if you know a place that's still missing, just add it. It only takes a moment, and you take the photos directly with the camera. We take a quick look at every new spot before it appears on the map, so everyone can rely on it. ShelterMap is available in German, English, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish. Good to have you here. Safe travels!

About

DANO

Features
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The app helps you to: -Find campsites and rest areas -Plan canoe routes and paddling trips -View locations directly on the map -Discover nature and outdoor recreation areas -Prepare both short and long adventures Perfect for anyone who enjoys paddling, camping, nature, and outdoor life — whether you are a beginner or an experienced canoeist.

Screenshots

ShelterMap4 screens
DANO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: DANO at 3 against ShelterMap's 1. DANO also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShelterMap ships an update every 9 days, DANO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ShelterMap versus DANO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelterMapDANO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent SchillerViconia IT AB

In-app purchases

None

ShelterMap

No in-app purchases

None

DANO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShelterMap free?
ShelterMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DANO free?
DANO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShelterMap or DANO have ads?
Neither ShelterMap nor DANO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShelterMap or DANO?
ShelterMap ships an update every 9 days, and DANO every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShelterMap was updated on October 6, 2026 and DANO on October 1, 2026.

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