# SonsOfSmokey — Wilderness Defense > Report and clean up illegal dumping on public lands. (iPhone/iPad app by Sons of Smokey.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonsofsmokey/id1625870688 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sons of Smokey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625870690) - Category: Navigation, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 3.80/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.5 · 43 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-06-03 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonsofsmokey/id1625870688/reviews.md ## What is SonsOfSmokey? Sons Of Smokey - SOS app is uniting public land users of all types and volunteers looking to help restore public land for future generations! Use the SOS app to identify and clean up illegal dump locations on public land. Geo tag and photograph abandoned vehicles, dump sites, etc. and update our real-time trash map. Scout out these marked locations for clean up projects and mark them as cleaned up when you're done. How it works: - Download the app and Sign-In with Apple - Open the SOS app while using public lands - If you see dumped debris, select the large "+" button in the middle of the screen, provide a description of what it is and take a few photos - You will see the trash icon appear within the app - If you can clean up a trash location, do so and tap the 'Clean Up' to provide some new photos and describe what you did ## Key features - Identify illegal dump sites - Geo-tag and photograph debris - Real-time trash map - Mark locations as cleaned up - Volunteer for cleanup projects ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonsofsmokey/id1625870688/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Really awesome app just a few kinks *2025-07-25* This is an awesome app but I wish you could post after leaving the area. I just found out about this app and the location I found an old car in the trees is too far away from me to post it. **Developer response:** Hello, we have added offline mode with version 3.0.1. We hope it makes it easier to report the trash location when you're without service. ### 1/5 — What a shame! *2025-05-28* I was so excited about this app…..until I figured out that I cannot mark a site unless I’m within a couple miles of it. Where I live there is zero cell coverage outside of town…..heck there’s barely any service IN town! WHY ON EARTH did the developers of this app put this massive limitation on it?! Huge oversight. **Developer response:** We hear you. Version 3.0.1 now has offline mode. You can also download more detailed maps for the areas your adventure in the most. We still have the geo fence for reporting distance but hope the offline mode reduces that friction. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-04-10* Finally a solution to this huge problem ### 1/5 — Great idea - pointless execution *2025-03-22* One needs to be within ONE MILE of the offending trash pile to report this. The problem is — how many forests and other wilderness areas have cell phone coverage? Almost none is the answer. So I see a problem spot, mark it in the app, drive out to the nearest spot with cell coverage, and the app tells me that I’m not close enough to report it. Do better, Gambler 500. Use your noggin when putting arbitrary fences up on this app. **Developer response:** We hear you. Version 3.0.1 now has offline mode. You can also download more detailed maps for the areas your adventure in the most. We still have the geo fence (8 miles radius) for reporting distance but hope the offline mode reduces that friction. ### 3/5 — Needs more details *2024-02-09* I love this idea, but agree with the other review that gps coordinates need to be added. Also, it would be nice to be able to coordinate or message other people on here to ask additional questions or coordinate pick up. ### 1/5 — Not able to create account *2023-10-07* It’s not sending me a code to create an account. ### 1/5 — Can’t create a new account *2023-10-05* Both my husband and I have downloaded this app and are trying to create new accounts, but the app will not send either one of us the necessary 4-digit code. If we click on “resend code“ a pop up message that reads “token sent successfully” or something similar appears, but we never get a code. We have been trying repeatedly for over a week but it never works. I have sent an email via their website to try and alert them that this is happening but I haven’t received any response. ### 5/5 — Brilliant concept *2023-07-26* This app, if widely deployed and used, will do so much good for our public lands. While I like the simplicity, some additional functionality would be welcomed and helpful. Latitude and longitude should be displayed in both decimal and minute formats so that coordinates can be entered into other mapping software - this would be very helpful to those of us who might want to make an adventure out of going to retrieve trash. ### 5/5 — Stampin’ out Litter *2023-07-13* awesome. good steps. ### 5/5 — Meaningful! *2023-01-26* I haven’t used it yet but I’ve got a truck and I’ll use it for this! I recommend to incorporate into the app biometric authentication when reporting trash. I think this app could be a spambots paradise if an algorithm is made to report anything that’s not trash. A phone number by itself probably isn’t enough to keep the app secure for it's genuine use. ## Frequently asked questions about SonsOfSmokey ### What is SonsOfSmokey used for? SonsOfSmokey is used to identify, report, and track illegal dumping on public lands. It allows users to geo-tag and photograph dump sites and mark them as cleaned up. ### How do I report a dump site with SonsOfSmokey? To report a dump site, open the app on public land, tap the '+' button, provide a description, and take photos. The location will then appear on the app's trash map. ### Can I mark a location as cleaned up in SonsOfSmokey? Yes, if you clean up a marked trash location, you can tap 'Clean Up' within the app, provide new photos, and describe the work done. ### What devices does SonsOfSmokey support? SonsOfSmokey is available for iPhone and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for SonsOfSmokey? SonsOfSmokey has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and families. ### How often is SonsOfSmokey updated? The latest version of SonsOfSmokey is 2.3.2, and it was last updated on July 9, 2025. Updates ensure the app remains functional and current. ### Does SonsOfSmokey have ads? No, SonsOfSmokey does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience. ### What is the user rating for SonsOfSmokey? SonsOfSmokey has an average rating of 3.7 stars from 15 user ratings. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.1 — 2026-08-13 Better offline support throughout the app. New Offline Maps with the ability to download state specific maps. A Public Lands overlay to indicate which public land you are tagging trash on. A huge number of improvements throughout the app. ### 2.3.2 — 2025-07-09 Bug fixes and performance updates ### 2.3.1 — 2025-05-08 Added a menu to the trash point details with options for getting directions to a point, sharing the location, and reporting inappropriate content. Also includes bug fixes ### 2.2.18 — 2025-04-09 Everything! The app has undergone some major changes and we're excited about moving it forward. ### 1.1.1 — 2023-07-10 - Add Broncowildfund logo. ## Apps similar to SonsOfSmokey | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TS-GPS-A](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ts-gps-a/id1275064142) | — | $0.99 | Navigation | | [onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onx-hunt-gps-hunting-maps/id672902340) | 4.9 (274,277) | Free | Navigation | | [NRDS Mobile Mapping ('Āina)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrds-mobile-mapping-aina/id1359548145) | 4.9 (7) | Free | Navigation | | [Oko - Cross streets and Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oko-cross-streets-and-maps/id1583614988) | 4.0 (178) | Free | Navigation | | [TrashyApp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashyapp/id6450121601) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Navigation | | [onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onx-offroad-trail-maps-and-gps/id1475112177) | 4.4 (9,399) | Free | Navigation | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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