Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte vs Camino Maps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte
This comprehensive travel guide provides offline maps, an accommodation directory, and an itinerary planner for the Camino de Santiago. Users can share tips and read comments from other pilgrims, with no signup required.
- Offline maps
- Itinerary planner
- Accommodation directory
- Pilgrim tips and comments
- Stageless guide
- Scrollable elevation map
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No Signup. No Login. Celebrating their 14th year online, the Wise Pilgrim Guides are the go-to source of up-to-date information on the Camino de Santiago. Completely Rebuilt for 2026 Your Complete Guide to the Camino del Norte The coastal route along the Bay of Biscay. 839 km from Irún to Santiago de Compostela through the northern coast of Spain. Also includes the Norte-Primitivo variant. Yellow X The best features from our beloved geolocation toolkit—see exactly how far you are from the next town or the nearest albergue. Dynamic Elevation Profile Completely reimagined and interactive. Tap anywhere to see distances to points along your route. See where you are on the profile in real time. One complete elevation from start to finish, uninterrupted by page folds. Improved Maps Offline and online versions of beautiful topographical maps. More interactive, more informative, more helpful when you're standing at a fork in the path. Offline map tiles now available as an in-app purchase. Live Wildfire Map See active wildfires across Spain and Portugal, updated daily from the EU's Copernicus fire service (EFFIS), plus this season's burnt areas along your route. A quick safety check before you set out. Smarter Updates Over-the-air updates only download what's changed. No more full app downloads eating through your data plan. Itinerary Planner Built-in planner, with the ability to import your plan from wisepilgrim.com too. Pilgrim Tips Leave tips for pilgrims following behind you, and benefit from those left before you. Accommodation Directory A full directory of albergues, camping, hotels, pensions, paradors, and casas rurales. With special attention to those that can be booked online. Stageless Guide No more "stage anxiety" or guide-created bottlenecks. Photos Photos of albergues, monuments and other points of interest along the way. Comments Albergue closed early for the season? Have a restaurant to share, or one to warn others about? Every location gives you the opportunity to leave a comment and read comments left by others. No registration necessary. Notes Jot down a note on any town, albergue, or stop on the route, or drop a pin on the map for water, viewpoints, photo spots, or places to come back to. Everything gathers on one page in order along the Camino, ready to search and export. Your notes stay private on your phone. Share & import — swap itineraries and notes with fellow pilgrims by QR code or file. Back up your plan and notes to a file, so nothing's lost when you change phones. ¡Buen Camino and thank you for your support!
Camino Maps
This app provides an offline guide for the Camino de Santiago, featuring GPS maps, accommodation listings, and itinerary planning. It helps pilgrims navigate routes, find albergues, and plan daily stages with detailed information.
- Offline GPS maps
- Albergue and accommodation finder
- Itinerary planning
- Route and elevation profiles
- Community-curated packing list
- Discover hidden gems and landmarks
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Camino Maps is the free offline guide to the Camino de Santiago including all Albergues, GPS maps, and itinerary planning. Trusted by tens of thousands of pilgrims! Routes: Camino Francés with all variants, Portuguese Way / Caminho Português with Coastal, Central, and Litoral. Navigation: Explore the Camino with confidence using our detailed maps. Live GPS navigation, cached maps, precise elevation and route profiles. Sanctuary & Shelter: Find Albergues, Hostels, Pensions, and Hotels within the app and entirely offline. We have the most up-to-date list of accommodation complete with photos, reviews, and direct booking links with email, Whatsapp, and 3rd party booking. Plan Stages: Configure each part of your plan by choosing daily stages. We'll show your booking details, route profiles, and suggested next stages as you build out your plan. Pack with Purpose: Prepare for your pilgrimage with our community-curated packing list. From essential gear to spiritual tools, ensure you're ready to embrace every moment of your journey, body and soul. Discover the Camino's Hidden Gems: Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and spiritual significance of this ancient route. Uncover local secrets, cultural highlights, and mystical landmarks that make each step unforgettable. Get your stamps in your Credencial / Pilgrim Passport along the way! The Camino Maps App: Your Spiritual Guide Experience an unparalleled user journey with the most accurate and current data available—all at no cost. Download now and let your path of self-discovery and enlightenment begin. Embrace the Camino's transformative power and forge unforgettable memories. Buen Camino!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Camino Maps at Free against Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte's $4.99. Camino Maps also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (92 vs 19). Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On review sentiment, 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
Camino Maps is free to download; Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Camino Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 92 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte's written reviews are positive against 73% of Camino Maps's.
Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte ships an update every 6 days, Camino Maps monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte | Camino Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (19 ratings) | 4.5 (92 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 92 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #36 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Matynka | GEROID MCDONNELL-FLETCHER |
Customer experience
Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte
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In-app purchases
Wise Pilgrim Camino del Norte
No in-app purchases
Camino Maps
No in-app purchases
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