# Back Seat Navigator vs DumpMart

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DumpMart at 100% against Back Seat Navigator's 57%. DumpMart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Back Seat Navigator's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (318 vs 5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Back Seat Navigator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DumpMart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Back Seat Navigator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Back Seat Navigator has 318 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Back Seat Navigator's written reviews are positive against 100% of DumpMart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Back Seat Navigator ships an update fortnightly, DumpMart every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back Seat Navigator | DumpMart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-seat-navigator/id1383379420/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumpmart/id6444135692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **318** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byzantine Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795510959) | [Greg Herrmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/515859776) |

## What reviewers say

### Back Seat Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-seat-navigator/id1383379420)

This navigation app provides turn-by-turn directions with a unique twist: it offers insulting and humorous commentary throughout your journey. Customize profanity, insults, and voice options for a truly obnoxious driving experience.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn directions, Customizable profanity and insults, Multiple navigation modes, Selectable voice options, Various map types, Route options (avoid tolls/highways)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $3.99 | per month |
| All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Plan, All Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Purchase App | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining insults
- 👍 Creative and witty humor
- 🎯 Accurate navigation/directions
- 💰 Affordable one-time payment to remove ads
- 🗺️ Powered by reliable Mapbox service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔇 Audio/volume issues with Bluetooth
- ❌ No CarPlay integration
- 📍 Inaccurate location finding
- 🗺️ Poor route optimization

**Reported bugs**

- App closes when selecting address to navigate
- No sound/voice output during navigation
- Bluetooth connectivity issues with car stereo
- Black screen on CarPlay display
- Location search not finding places

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Multiple voice options (celebrity voices like Samuel L. Jackson)
- Different accents and voice variations
- Customizable/personalized insult phrases
- Volume control within app settings


### DumpMart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumpmart/id6444135692)

Discover and share locations for dumpster diving. Connect with a community of enthusiasts to find and post your scavenging spots.

**Highlights:** Find dumpster diving spots, Share dumpster diving locations, Community-driven, Post your finds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back Seat Navigator free?

Back Seat Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DumpMart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Back Seat Navigator or DumpMart?

Back Seat Navigator is rated higher. Back Seat Navigator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while DumpMart averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Back Seat Navigator or DumpMart have ads?

Back Seat Navigator shows ads; DumpMart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Back Seat Navigator or DumpMart?

Back Seat Navigator ships an update fortnightly, and DumpMart every 9 days. Most recently, Back Seat Navigator was updated on September 25, 2026 and DumpMart on August 27, 2026.

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