Camp California vs FirstCampsite.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camp California
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Discover RV resorts, campgrounds, and parks all across California in one easy-to-use app. Browse the full list of member locations or quickly search by name or city to find the perfect spot for your next trip. Each park includes details like location, amenities, and nearby attractions, along with quick access to maps and contact information. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a long stay, or just passing through, this app makes it simple to explore the variety of destinations available throughout the state.
FirstCampsite.com
This app monitors reservation systems for campsite and permit cancellations. It allows users to set date ranges or specific dates and receive alerts via email, SMS, or push notifications when openings appear. Explore campgrounds on a map and view public scan data.
- Campsite and permit cancellation alerts
- Supports Recreation.gov and California State Parks
- Customizable date ranges and specific dates
- Email, SMS, and push notification alerts
- Map exploration of campgrounds
- View public scan performance data
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FirstCampsite helps you find campsite and permit cancellations without repeatedly refreshing reservation pages. Search supported Recreation.gov campgrounds and permits plus California State Parks listings. Choose a date range or up to eight specific dates, then create and manage availability scans from your iPhone. Receive email, SMS, or iPhone push alerts according to your contact preferences when a matching opening appears. You can also explore campgrounds on the map and view public scan performance and demand data. New users receive their first scan free. No credit card is required for the free scan. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.firstcampsite.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camp California at none against FirstCampsite.com's 6. Camp California also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. FirstCampsite.com sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Camp California asks for nothing beyond the download.
Camp California ships an update monthly, FirstCampsite.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camp California | FirstCampsite.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Armstrong Software | SEAN SIEGFRIED SZEJA |
In-app purchases
Camp California
No in-app purchases
FirstCampsite.com
- Standard Membership$9.991 Month
- Upgrade Membership$19.991 Month
- Mega Membership$29.991 Month
- Pro Scan$9.99
- Max Scan$14.99
- Ultra Scan$19.99
Questions
Is Camp California free?
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Do Camp California or FirstCampsite.com have ads?
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