Comparison

US Public Lands vs CampTrack Mobile

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

Head to head
About

US Public Lands

Discover and visualize federal land ownership across the US. This app provides offline map layers for various agencies, allowing you to identify land types, access agency information, and locate yourself on public lands. It's a valuable tool for outdoor enthusiasts and researchers.

Highlights
  • Offline federal land boundary maps
  • Selectable agency map layers (BLM, NPS, FS, etc.)
  • Identify land ownership and agency
  • Links to agency land use rules
  • Locate your position on public land
  • Search for locations and points of interest
Features
Currently charting
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The US Federal Governments owns nearly 650 million acres of land - almost 30 percent of the land area of the United States. These are lands that are held for all Americans. US Public Lands allows you to quickly retrieve the boundaries of these properties without carrying physical maps, books, or digging deep online. Included in the app are on-device (fully works offline), individually selectable & beautifully colored map layers for most of the properties administered by the federal government: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - US Forest Service (FS) - National Park Service (NPS) - Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE) - US Fish & Wildlife Service - Bureau of Reclamation - Tennessee Valley Authority - Department of Defense (military bases & installations) - Other (National Laboratories, Test Sites, etc...) Key Benefits & Features - Know which US agency owns and operates the land you're on or are heading to. Use the "Layers" icon to select which agencies you want displayed to create your own custom map. (Hint, the toggles are color coded to the color each layer is displayed in.) - Links are provided to each agency's website within the app, so that you can further your research as to what land use rules apply for each public land type - such as permits, fees, activities allowed, and limits of stay. - Map layers are stored on device - no internet connection required. - Be sure to turn on the 'Basic' base map to see the US Public Land labels for each land area. This base map layer is also stored entirely on your device, and can be utilized if you do not have an internet connection or would like to conserve bandwidth. - If you have an internet connection (or have cached them before going out of signal), you can utilize the built in Apple Maps and satellite view maps as the base layer underneath the public land overlays. - A boondocker's assistant - While US Public Lands is not specifically a camp site locator and does not have a database of specific sites, by turning on the satellite view map, you can better scout out trails, roads and signs of dispersed camping locations within the boundaries of the public land resources. - Quickly toggle between 'Show' and 'Hide' via the "Map" icon to more clearly see satellite images below. - If you have GPS access on your device, click the 'Locate Me' icon to show your present location - know what type of land you're on right now! - Built in search tool locates anything on device maps supports (requires internet access) - including cities, states, zip codes, addresses and points of interest. A pin is dropped at the search location. Thank you to the Protected Area Database (PAD-US) of the U.S. Geological Survey for providing the public domain raw map data that we’ve been able to utilize to create this interactive overlayable mapping & navigation tool. We will update our maps in the future to stay in sync with improvements to this data set. Please note, the USGS PAD-US database contains the “most up-to-date aggregation of Federal lands and waters” available, but this database is still evolving and some locations may not be listed and others may not have precisely accurate boundaries. Resolution across the nation may vary. And always remember - there may be private unmapped inholdings within any public lands - so always pay attention to local signage, indications, and information. The US Public Lands app should only be used as an overview, and you should always confirm more precise details by consulting local field offices, administration websites, and other resources. Do not solely rely on this app for determining if you are on public or private land.

About

CampTrack Mobile

Features
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Track every adventure — from the first campsite you log to the trip you're planning next. CampTrack is your all-in-one companion for camping and RV travel: log where you've been, plan where you're headed, and keep your rig running smoothly along the way. CAMPSITE LOG Save every site you camp at with GPS location, photos, notes, and your own rating. Track hookups (power, water, sewer, amp service), site type, and more — searchable and filterable by state whenever you want to look back. TRIP PLANNING & PACKING Plan upcoming trips on a calendar built for camping. Every trip starts from a reusable packing checklist, so nothing gets left behind. EXPLORE Discover campsites shared by the CampTrack community, layered with real map data: public lands boundaries, active wildfire locations, sanitary dump stations, and campground amenity details — so you know what you're driving into before you arrive. RV MAINTENANCE Keep a running log of routine service and repairs, with a "coming due" view so nothing sneaks up on you, and attach receipts or work orders right to each record. DASHBOARD Live weather and a 6-day forecast for your location, your upcoming trips at a glance, and smart on-site suggestions — power, water, waste — based on what hookups your next stop actually has. Whether you're weekend tent camping or living the full-time RV life, CampTrack keeps your history, your plans, and your rig all in one place.

Screenshots

US Public Lands4 screens
CampTrack Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CampTrack Mobile at Free against US Public Lands's $3.99. US Public Lands's advantage is chart position (#26 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CampTrack Mobile is free to download; US Public Lands costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
US Public Lands versus CampTrack Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUS Public LandsCampTrack Mobile
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (745 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings745 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTwo Steps BeyondJordan Lavey

Bugs and requests

US Public Lands

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription issues
  • Incorrect land ownership display

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to share/archive pin locations
  • Integration with other mapping apps
  • More detailed land type information

CampTrack Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

US Public Lands

No in-app purchases

None

CampTrack Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is US Public Lands free?
US Public Lands costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CampTrack Mobile free?
CampTrack Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do US Public Lands or CampTrack Mobile have ads?
Neither US Public Lands nor CampTrack Mobile shows ads.

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