# Camp California vs FirstCampsite.com

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). FirstCampsite.com's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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 every 5 weeks, FirstCampsite.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camp California | FirstCampsite.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstcampsitecom/id6791993705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armstrong Software, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356328400) | [SEAN SIEGFRIED SZEJA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791993707) |

## What reviewers say

### Camp California

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camp-california/id6752500561)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FirstCampsite.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstcampsitecom/id6791993705)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Upgrade Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Mega Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Scan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Max Scan | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Scan | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camp California free?

Camp California is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FirstCampsite.com free?

FirstCampsite.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Camp California or FirstCampsite.com have ads?

Neither Camp California nor FirstCampsite.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camp California or FirstCampsite.com?

Camp California ships an update every 5 weeks, and FirstCampsite.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camp California was updated on November 5, 2026 and FirstCampsite.com on October 31, 2026.

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