Comparison

GoodSpots vs VanLifer

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

Head to head
About

GoodSpots

Discover and share overnight parking spots for campervans and motorhomes worldwide. Features include detailed spot information, real-time local conditions, and fire awareness layers. Premium features offer offline maps, tidal data, and fuel prices.

Highlights
  • Explore map of 400,000+ global locations
  • Filter spots by type and services
  • View ratings, reviews, and photos
  • Real-time weather and fire risk alerts
  • Offline map downloads (Premium)
  • Tidal information for coastal spots (Premium)
  • Real-time fuel prices (Premium)
Features
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Find the perfect overnight spot for your campervan, motorhome, or road trip — powered by a community of 400,000+ real locations across Europe and the entire world. EXPLORE THE MAP Browse camping spots, motorhome areas, free parking, rest stops, viewpoints, and more. Filter by spot type, available services (water, electricity, waste disposal...), minimum rating and how much shade a spot gets to find exactly what you need. EVERY SPOT AT A GLANCE - Ratings and reviews from real travelers - Photos from the community - Available services and activities - Precise GPS coordinates with direct navigation - Street-level views to preview the location FIRE AWARENESS Two map layers show you what is burning and what has burnt. Satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS refresh through the day, alongside this season's burnt-area perimeters . A spot's page flags any detection close by with its distance and direction, and tapping one shows the satellite that saw it, its confidence, and how long ago. These are thermal anomalies, not confirmed fires — always check official local sources before you travel. SUN & SHADE Every spot shows how shaded it is, based on tree canopy data, so you can filter the map down to spots with real shade on a hot afternoon. Each spot also has a sun path: sunrise and sunset times with the compass direction the sun rises and sets in, so you can park facing the way you want. LOCAL CONDITIONS Check real-time information before you arrive: - Weather forecast - Mobile network coverage - Fire risk alerts - Traffic conditions TRAVEL GUIDES & EXPERIENCES Explore country guides with local regulations, speed limits, toll information, and practical tips. Discover travel experiences shared by the community — real itineraries, tips, and stories from fellow travelers to inspire your next trip. GO OFFLINE (Premium subscription) No signal? No problem. Download entire map areas — spots, reviews, photos, and satellite imagery — and use them fully offline. Just draw a box around your destination and take the whole region with you into the mountains or the middle of nowhere. TIDAL FOR COASTAL SPOTS (Premium subscription) Get tidal information, water heights and coefficients for all coastal spots so you can go fishing, kayaking, swimming.. with no doubts! REAL-TIME FUEL PRICES (Premium subscription) Never overpay for fuel again. GoodSpots displays live prices from over 10,000 fuel stations across France, updated every 4 hours from official government data. Color-coded markers make it easy to find the cheapest option at a glance. Filter by fuel type -- Gazole, SP95, SP98, E10, E85, or GPLc -- and the map updates instantly. Tap any station for detailed pricing, opening hours, and one-tap driving directions. When browsing a spot, see the 5 nearest fuel stations with prices and distance. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES (Premium subscription) Organize your favorite spots into personalized lists. Plan your trips and never lose track of that perfect location. Requires an active Premium subscription. MULTILINGUAL All spot descriptions and reviews available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese — automatically translated so you never miss useful information. FREE TO EXPLORE No account needed to browse the map, view spot details, check local conditions, and explore travel guides. Create a free account to contribute your own reviews. Upgrade to Premium for offline maps, saved favorites, and custom lists. Start exploring and find your next perfect spot! Terms Of Use (EULA): http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

VanLifer

This app connects van life enthusiasts by providing a collaborative map of useful locations like sleeping spots and resources. It also facilitates community interaction, allowing users to find other travelers, share tips, and organize meetups.

Highlights
  • Collaborative map of travel spots
  • Find sleeping spots and resources
  • Discover nearby vanlifers
  • Community forum for tips and meetups
  • User-confirmed information reliability
  • Privacy controls for location visibility
Features
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VanLifer – L'appli communautaire 100% gratuite pour les vanlifers VanLifer simplifie la vanlife en réunissant les lieux utiles à votre voyage et une communauté de voyageurs passionnés. Que vous voyagiez en van, fourgon aménagé, camping-car ou voiture aménagée, retrouvez facilement tout ce dont vous avez besoin sur la route. CARTE PARTICIPATIVE Explorez une carte collaborative alimentée par la communauté et trouvez facilement les lieux utiles autour de vous : • Spots pour dormir : parkings, aires de camping-car, camping, bivouac. • Ressources : eau potable, toilettes, douches, électricité, vidange des eaux noires et grises, stations-services. • Points d’intérêts : lieux naturels, cafés, commerces alimentaires, activités sportives et culturelles. Consultez les photos, descriptions, avis et informations pratiques partagés par la communauté, ou contribuez vous-même en ajoutant de nouveaux lieux. VANLIFERS AUTOUR DE VOUS Découvrez les voyageurs présents autour de vous pour faciliter les rencontres sur la route. ESPACE COMMUNAUTAIRE La route est encore plus belle lorsqu'elle se partage. Rejoignez la communauté VanLifer : • Entraide entre voyageurs : posez vos questions et échangez des conseils. • Découvertes : partagez les lieux, expériences et bons plans découverts sur la route. • Rencontres : proposez ou rejoignez des rencontres avec d’autres vanlifers. Publiez des photos, commentez les publications et participez à la vie de la communauté ! FIABILITÉ DES INFORMATIONS Les lieux peuvent être confirmés par les utilisateurs afin d’améliorer la fiabilité des informations partagées. Un système de modération est également mis en place pour garantir une expérience utile, respectueuse et bienveillante. 100 % GRATUIT Toutes les fonctionnalités de VanLifer sont accessibles gratuitement. Aucun abonnement. Aucun frais caché. Notre ambition est simple : rendre la vanlife plus facile, humaine et collaborative. Tracez votre route avec VanLifer !

Screenshots

GoodSpots4 screens
VanLifer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VanLifer at none against GoodSpots's 2. VanLifer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). GoodSpots's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GoodSpots sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VanLifer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoodSpots ships an update daily, VanLifer every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
GoodSpots versus VanLifer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodSpotsVanLifer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerome BOURSIERRomane LEVEQUE

Customer experience

GoodSpots

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VanLifer

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GoodSpots

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Year
None

VanLifer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoodSpots free?
GoodSpots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VanLifer free?
VanLifer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoodSpots or VanLifer have ads?
Neither GoodSpots nor VanLifer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoodSpots or VanLifer?
GoodSpots ships an update daily, and VanLifer every 6 days. Most recently, GoodSpots was updated on October 31, 2026 and VanLifer on October 31, 2026.

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