The portal Giga.de presented five apps that can replace park4night when searching for overnight spots for motorhomes and campers. Among them are AlpacaCamping (more than 4000 spots in Europe, focus on nature pitches), Campercontact (over 60,000 points in 58 countries, with route planner), Landvergnügen (overnight stays on farms in Germany, Austria, Switzerland), Roadsurfer Spots (booking with filters by themes, e.g. wineries) and iOverlander (map for finding campsites, including remote ones, with offline access).
The camping.info app, available for Android, iOS and as a web version, shows the current occupancy of campsites in Europe on a map. The user enters travel dates and sees which sites are free, then can book a spot via smartphone. The live availability system is being gradually introduced at campsites across Europe.
The Alpaca Camping platform, created by a team of enthusiasts from Germany, offers more than 4000 private camping spots in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Unlike wild camping, which is prohibited in Germany and can result in a fine of up to 5000 euros (according to one source) or from 10 to 2500 euros (according to another), the service allows renting meadows, gardens and plots from private individuals. Prices range from 12.50 to 35 euros per night, regardless of the number of people. The app includes filters by accommodation type (tent, motorhome, caravan) and amenities, including a search for spots with alpacas.