Comparison

Camping‎ vs CamperPlaces

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

Head to head
About

Camping‎

Features
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Campy is an offline wilderness survival guide built for hikers, campers, and outdoor travelers who want fast access to essential safety information when signal is weak or unavailable. Browse 12 core survival categories covering the first 10 minutes, shelter and warmth, water, signaling and rescue, first aid basics, weather safety, wildlife and insects, navigation, fire safety, food priorities, mental resilience, and night safety. Campy organizes critical topics into clear, easy-to-scan sections so you can find practical guidance quickly.

About

CamperPlaces

Features
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Find your next overnight spot, shared by van lifers who actually slept there. CamperPlaces is a community-driven map of camper van spots worldwide — free parking, wild camps, farmer pitches, rest areas, nature spots, and more. Every spot is added, reviewed, and confirmed by real travelers. No algorithms. No sponsored listings. DISCOVER Browse thousands of spots on an interactive map. Filter by category, amenities, vehicle size, and season. Freshness indicators show you how recent the info is. CONTRIBUTE Add spots you've found. Leave honest reviews. Check in when you're there to confirm a spot is still good. The map improves every time someone shares. TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY Access to nature is a privilege. Leave no trace. Respect local communities. Keep spots clean so they stay open. FEATURES - Interactive map — 8 spot categories - Community reviews, ratings, and upvotes - Filter by amenities, vehicle size, and season - GPS check-in to confirm spots are still good - Save spots for your next trip - Navigate via Apple Maps or Google Maps Free to use. No ads. No sponsored content. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Place data © Overture Maps Foundation.

Screenshots

Camping‎4 screens
CamperPlaces4 screens

Verdict

The call

Camping‎ and CamperPlaces are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Camping‎ ships an update every 6 weeks, CamperPlaces every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Camping‎ versus CamperPlaces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamping‎CamperPlaces
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElbek MirzamaxmudovLorenz Magg

In-app purchases

None

Camping‎

No in-app purchases

None

CamperPlaces

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camping‎ free?
Camping‎ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CamperPlaces free?
CamperPlaces is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camping‎ or CamperPlaces have ads?
Neither Camping‎ nor CamperPlaces shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camping‎ or CamperPlaces?
Camping‎ ships an update every 6 weeks, and CamperPlaces every 2 months. Most recently, Camping‎ was updated on October 16, 2026 and CamperPlaces on October 11, 2026.

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