# CleanTrip vs The Rest Stop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CleanTrip at none against The Rest Stop's 2. CleanTrip also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). The Rest Stop's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (35 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Rest Stop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CleanTrip asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CleanTrip against 5.0 for The Rest Stop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Rest Stop has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CleanTrip ships an update every 3 weeks, The Rest Stop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CleanTrip | The Rest Stop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleantrip/id6759811283/reviews) | [5.0 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-rest-stop/id6778002642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Kinard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880819614) | [RYAN PATRICK FLANNERY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778002644) |

## What reviewers say

### CleanTrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleantrip/id6759811283)

Find clean public restrooms on your road trips with community-reviewed stops. Plan routes, filter by cleanliness, and get detailed information before you pull over.

**Highlights:** Route planning with stop suggestions, Community cleanliness ratings, Detailed stop tags (soap, paper towels, etc.), Near Me search, No bathroom alerts, Direct navigation integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Rest Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-rest-stop/id6778002642)

Rate rest stops and service areas to help other travelers find clean facilities. Plan your route, discover the best bathrooms, and access EV charging stations. Enjoy built-in mini-games while parked.

**Highlights:** Rate rest stop bathrooms, Route planning with rest stop locations, EV charging station finder, Built-in mini-games with controller support, CarPlay and Home Screen widget integration, Follow friends and share ratings, Customizable app themes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Rest Stop Rater Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| The Rest Stop Rater Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CleanTrip free?

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

### Is The Rest Stop free?

The Rest Stop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CleanTrip or The Rest Stop?

CleanTrip and The Rest Stop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 35 ratings respectively.

### Do CleanTrip or The Rest Stop have ads?

Neither CleanTrip nor The Rest Stop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CleanTrip or The Rest Stop?

CleanTrip ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Rest Stop weekly. Most recently, CleanTrip was updated on October 3, 2026 and The Rest Stop on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*