# MNsight vs Backseat Geologist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backseat Geologist at 92% against MNsight's 0%. Backseat Geologist also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (86 vs 6). MNsight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backseat Geologist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MNsight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backseat Geologist holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backseat Geologist has 86 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MNsight's written reviews are positive against 92% of Backseat Geologist's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MNsight | Backseat Geologist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283/reviews) | **[4.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backseat-geologist/id6746209605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Regents of the University of Minnesota](https://appshunter.io/developer/455216626) | [Blake Morgan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815745960) |

## What reviewers say

### MNsight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mnsight/id1304610283)

Explore Minnesota's subsurface geology with this app. Tap on the map or use your GPS to discover soil, glacial geology, and bedrock information for any location. Learn about the types and ages of the bedrock beneath the surface.

**Highlights:** Map-based geological data, GPS location information, Soil and bedrock details, Glacial geology insights, Bedrock age and type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backseat Geologist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backseat-geologist/id6746209605)

This app provides audio explanations of the geology visible from your car. Explore geological features, create custom routes, and learn about earth history on the go. Offline access and adjustable audience settings enhance the learning experience.

**Highlights:** Audio descriptions of geology, Interactive geologic map, Custom route creation, Offline map and data access, Adjustable audience settings, Points of Interest (volcanoes, earthquakes), Background audio playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Max Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Max Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Colorado I-70 Route Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seward Highway | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moab Utah Route Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MNsight free?

MNsight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backseat Geologist free?

Backseat Geologist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MNsight or Backseat Geologist?

Backseat Geologist is rated higher. MNsight averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Backseat Geologist averages 4.8 from 86 ratings.

### Do MNsight or Backseat Geologist have ads?

Neither MNsight nor Backseat Geologist shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*