DryRig vs VistaBound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
VistaBound
This app plans entire RV trips, including routes, campgrounds sized for your rig, and points of interest. It offers AI-powered trip adjustments and RV-specific voice-guided navigation with CarPlay support. Access over 38,000 campgrounds with availability checks and real-time alerts for openings.
- AI-powered trip planning
- RV-specific navigation
- Campground search and booking
- Voice-guided directions
- CarPlay integration
- Offline maps
- Real-time availability alerts
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VistaBound plans your whole RV trip with AI — the route, a campground that fits your rig each night, and the sights worth stopping for — then turns the plan into RV-safe, voice-guided navigation with CarPlay. TELL IT WHERE YOU'RE HEADED Give VistaBound a destination, how many days you have, and how far you'll drive before sundown. It maps every day of the trip: the driving legs, overnight campgrounds sized to your rig, and worthwhile stops along the way. CHAT TO CHANGE ANYTHING The Trip Co-Pilot reshapes your itinerary in plain language — "add a brewery on day 2," "swap for somewhere with full hookups and shade," "make the trip a day shorter." Review the suggested changes, then apply or discard. NAVIGATION BUILT FOR RVs Turn-by-turn directions that respect your length, height, weight, and propane — steering you around low clearances, weight-limited bridges, and restricted tunnels. Works with CarPlay, keeps guiding with the screen off, and calls out exits early. 38,000+ CAMPGROUNDS Federal, state, provincial, and private campgrounds across the US and Canada — with reviews, photos, AI review summaries, and a personalized Match Score for how well each site fits your rig. Filter by brand and network, from KOA to Thousand Trails to Good Sam. A TRIP YOU CAN ACTUALLY BOOK VistaBound checks live campsite availability for your dates while it plans, and Campsite Radar watches sold-out campgrounds around the clock — the moment a site opens, you get an email with a link to grab it. READY FOR THE BACKROADS Offline maps for when the signal drops, satellite view, live weather radar, wildfire and cell-coverage layers, 107,000+ fuel stations, dump stations, and thousands of free overnight-parking spots. Plan at home on the web, and your saved trips sync to your phone, ready to drive. VistaBound requires an account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VistaBound at none against DryRig's 2. VistaBound also leads on ads (none vs shown). DryRig's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. DryRig sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VistaBound asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DryRig | VistaBound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pulse Real LLC | Adventuring Enterprises, LLC |
In-app purchases
DryRig
- DryRig Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- DryRig Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
VistaBound
No in-app purchases









