Campsite Sniper vs DryRig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Campsite Sniper
This app monitors Recreation.gov for campsite, timed-entry, or permit cancellations and alerts you instantly when a spot becomes available. It helps you secure hard-to-get reservations by notifying you the moment a cancellation occurs, allowing you to book it yourself.
- Monitors Recreation.gov for cancellations
- Instant push alerts for available spots
- Watch specific campsites or campgrounds
- Filter by site type (RV, tent, accessible)
- Deep-links directly to booking page
- Supports timed-entry and permits
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Campsite Sniper watches Recreation.gov and alerts you the moment a sold-out campsite, campground, timed-entry slot, or permit opens up from a cancellation. The best spots book out months ahead, but people cancel constantly. The only way to grab a reopened reservation is to be there the second it happens. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov all day, let Campsite Sniper watch for you and send the alert. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your target: a specific campsite, a whole campground, a timed-entry product, or a permit/trailhead. 2. Set your dates and filters: RV, tent, accessible, group size, site inventory, or permit entry location where supported. 3. Activate the watch. We monitor Recreation.gov on your plan's cadence and notify you when a match opens. 4. Tap the alert and we deep-link you straight to Recreation.gov to book it yourself. WHAT YOU CAN WATCH - Campground and individual campsite availability - Timed-entry reservations - Permits and trailhead/entry-location lotteries - RV, tent, accessible, and group sites PLANS - Free: 3 active watches, 7-day Live View availability preview, and push alerts. No card required. - Pro: $4.99/month or $24.99/year. 50 active watches, full Live View date/permit/site filters, push alerts, and an optional twice-daily email digest. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial; cancel anytime in iPhone Settings > Subscriptions. BUILT FOR FAST-MOVING CANCELLATIONS Availability can disappear in minutes. We focus on low duplicate noise, clear alert lifecycle status, and an easy way to flag a stale alert when a spot is already gone. Campsite Sniper is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Recreation.gov or any government agency. Data source: Recreation.gov. PRIVACY Sign in with Apple is supported. We collect only what we need to run your watches and send alerts. See https://campsitesniper.com/privacy.
DryRig
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DryRig is the easiest way to find a place to camp. Browse 100,000+ campgrounds, RV parks, camping spots, and dump stations across the US and Canada — all on one beautiful map. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Live map of campgrounds, RV parks, and camping • Search by name, state, country, and category • Get directions, call, or visit campground websites • Read reviews from fellow visitors • Write your own reviews and upload photos DRYRIG PRO • AI-written summaries of recent reviews for every campsite • Curated review highlights for every campground • Unlimited favorites and trip planning • Offline maps for backcountry travel Subscriptions renew automatically. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Campsite Sniper at none against DryRig's shown. Campsite Sniper also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Campsite Sniper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DryRig sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Campsite Sniper ships an update weekly, DryRig every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Campsite Sniper | DryRig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Chamberlin | Pulse Real LLC |
In-app purchases
Campsite Sniper
- Campsite Sniper Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Campsite Sniper Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
DryRig
- DryRig Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- DryRig Pro Yearly$34.991 Year






