Camping vs CamperPlaces
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camping
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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.
CamperPlaces
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Camping | CamperPlaces |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elbek Mirzamaxmudov | Lorenz Magg |
In-app purchases
Camping
No in-app purchases
CamperPlaces
No in-app purchases






