RosettaMaps vs RoamLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RosettaMaps
Discover and share remote camping spots, water sources, and amenities with an interactive map. Download data for offline use, crucial for areas without cell service. Contribute to a community-driven database of real-time information.
- Interactive map of camping and water spots
- Offline map data download
- Community-sourced spot information
- Add and update camping locations
- Satellite view option
- Pro features for saving and privacy
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RosettaMaps helps you find and share dispersed camping, campgrounds, water sources, and other backcountry spots — built for overlanders, off-roaders, and anyone heading beyond cell coverage. FIND YOUR NEXT SPOT Browse an interactive map of dispersed camping, campgrounds, water sources, and showers. Search by name or drop in coordinates directly. Tap any spot to see amenities, photos, contributor notes, and recent updates from other travelers. Switch to satellite view any time from the Layers panel. WORKS WHERE YOUR SIGNAL DOESN'T Download map data and spot information by state before you head out. Once downloaded, RosettaMaps keeps working with no cell signal — critical for the remote roads and dispersed camping areas where you need it most. ADD AND UPDATE SPOTS Found a great campsite? Long-press anywhere on the map to drop a pin and add it in seconds. Add photos, amenities, and notes to help the next traveler. Post updates on existing spots to flag when conditions change. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO See real amenity details other travelers have reported — cell signal strength, wifi, water sources, toilet type, big rig and tent friendliness, and more — sourced from the community, not guesswork. FREE TO USE Browse the map, add new spots, post updates, and upload photos — all free with an account. GO PRO FOR MORE Upgrade to Pro to save favorites, mark spots private and share them only with who you choose, download offline map data for backcountry travel with zero connectivity, browse curated Points of Interest, and see live Wildfire Smoke and Wildfire Perimeter overlays right on the map so you know what's burning before you head out. Whether you're planning a weekend trip or a multi-week overland route, RosettaMaps helps you find real camping spots with real, up-to-date information from people who've actually been there. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
RoamLog
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RoamLog is a travel journal for campers, RVers, van travelers, and anyone who wants to remember where they spent the night. Save a stay yourself, or turn on optional automatic overnight logging. Review the saved place in Today, rate the night, add notes and media, and mark whether you would stay again. Keep the details that matter: • Save campsite costs, cell service, hookups, quietness, site numbers, and rig-fit notes • Add photos and videos to a stay • Start a past stay from a photo, then confirm its date and location before saving • Search saved stays and explore your overnight stops on a full-screen map • Group saved nights into named trips, create photo recaps, and export keepsake PDFs • Back up and restore your journal, photos, and videos in a portable ZIP archive Map connects saved overnight locations in visit order. These lines show your sequence of stops, not a recorded driving route. Journal records and attached media stay on your device. Automatic logging is optional, requires background location permission, and depends on the background execution opportunities provided by iOS. Optional photo and video matching requires Photo Library access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RosettaMaps at Free against RoamLog's $6.99. RosettaMaps also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). RoamLog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
RosettaMaps is free to download; RoamLog costs $6.99 up front. RosettaMaps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. RoamLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
RosettaMaps ships an update every 5 days, RoamLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RosettaMaps | RoamLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rosette Development, LLC | Justin Christie |
In-app purchases
RosettaMaps
- RosettaMaps$29.991 Year
RoamLog
No in-app purchases








