Back Seat Navigator vs DriveWindow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Back Seat Navigator
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.
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Customizable profanity and insults
- Multiple navigation modes
- Selectable voice options
- Various map types
- Route options (avoid tolls/highways)
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Are you a glutton for punishment? Finally, there is an iOS navigation app that curses you out while you drive, make fun of you for missing turns, and just generally act like a complete jerk. Back Seat Navigator harnesses advanced Mapbox technology to help you get where you need to go...even if it's making fun of you the whole way. Is this the most obnoxious navigation app ever? You be the judge... BSNavigator features: - Accurate turn-by-turn directions from Mapbox. - CarPlay functionality. - Ability to long press on the main map to drop a pin and quickly get directions to a location. - Ability to tap the main map to remove the drawn route and pin. - Selectable Navigation Modes (Driving (Avoid Traffic), Driving, Walking, Cycling). - Selectable Profanity (On, Some, None, and Off (Off = Normal boring navigation app with no insults or profanity)).* - Selectable Units (Imperial or Metric). - Switchable insult settings (On, Off).** - Night and Day modes. - Select from 4 different voices in the app Settings. - Multiple types of maps (traffic, satellite, satellite traffic, etc). - Buttloads of obnoxious directions, insults, and rerouting instructions. - Ability to select routes that avoid tolls or highways. - FAQ Section to answer app questions and assist with issues. Information about BSNavigator Subscriptions: - Payment will be changed to your iTunes account once you confirm the subscription. - The Month, Year, and Family subscriptions allow you unlimited access to the app for the period of the subscription. These options remove all ads and allow for unlimited drives/routes during the period of the subscription. - The Family subscription can be shared with up to 6 people in your family group. - The Subscription options automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off or the subscription is cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after subscribing. There is also a link to manage subscriptions in the BSNavigator Purchases page located in the app Settings. - Once a subscription expires, ads will be shown again in the app. - Read the app Terms of Use / Privacy Policy for more information. Privacy Policy: https://nightcatproductions.com/bsniosprivacy Terms of Use: https://nightcatproductions.com/bsniostermsofuse *The BSNavigator profanity setting defaults to "On." You can turn the level down at any time in the App Settings. **The BSNavigator insult setting defaults to "On." You can turn insults off at any time in the App Settings.
DriveWindow
This app proactively monitors your most important routes, providing real-time traffic ETAs and weather conditions. It offers custom alerts and integrates with iOS features like Dynamic Island and Live Activities for at-a-glance commute information.
- Smart route monitoring
- Custom ETA alerts
- Live Activities integration
- Dynamic Island support
- Apple Watch app & widgets
- Weather integration
- Multi-stop navigation
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Take the guesswork out of your daily commute with DriveWindow. Whether you're heading to work, driving home, or running errands, DriveWindow is the ultimate smart-commute companion. We proactively monitor your most important routes so you always know the best time to hit the road. By combining real-time traffic ETAs with up-to-the-minute weather conditions, DriveWindow ensures you never leave late or get caught in a storm again. REAL-TIME ETA & TRAFFIC TRACKING Stop constantly checking maps before you leave. Simply add your favorite routes, and DriveWindow will continuously monitor traffic loads, delays, and your estimated time of arrival. Set custom threshold alerts to get notified exactly when traffic worsens or your ETA drops below a certain time. WEATHER ON YOUR ROUTE Driving conditions matter just as much as traffic. DriveWindow monitors the weather along your route so you know exactly what to expect before you step out the door. DYNAMIC ISLAND & LIVE ACTIVITIES Keep your eyes on your day, not on your app. DriveWindow integrates seamlessly with iOS to bring your live commute data right to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Glance at your phone to instantly see your destination, current traffic severity, and exact ETA without ever opening the app. APPLE WATCH APP Your commute, right on your wrist. Our dedicated Apple Watch app gives you one-tap access to your Home and favorite routes. View live traffic conditions, weather updates, and your ETA directly from your watch face using our beautifully designed Smart Stack widgets. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Route Monitoring: Add custom routes and let DriveWinodw watch the traffic for you. • Custom ETA Alerts: Get notified the moment your commute time drops below or rises above your threshold. • Live Activities: Track your commute right from your Lock Screen. • Dynamic Island Support: View your destination, traffic load gradient, and ETA at a glance. • Apple Watch App & Widgets: Quick access to your favorite routes and wrist-based tracking. • Weather Integration: Know the forecast for your specific drive. • Multi-Stop Navigation: Seamlessly hand off your entire route—including pit stops—directly to Apple Maps. Take control of your time and your drive. Download DriveWindow today and experience a smarter, stress-free commute.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Back Seat Navigator at Free against DriveWindow's $4.99. Back Seat Navigator also leads on ratings volume (318 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). DriveWindow's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On device support 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
Back Seat Navigator is free to download; DriveWindow costs $4.99 up front. Back Seat Navigator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DriveWindow asks for nothing beyond the download.
DriveWindow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Back Seat Navigator has 318 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Back Seat Navigator | DriveWindow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (318 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 318 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Byzantine Apps | ROBERT SCOTT FOGGIA |
Customer experience
Back Seat Navigator
DriveWindow
Bugs and requests
Back Seat Navigator
Reported bugs
13 issues- 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
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- GPS navigation to wrong locations
- Insults stopping after initial use
- Audio spikes in volume during phrases
- Map display issues in dark mode
- App freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Incorrect street name labeling on maps
- Navigation audio not working through Bluetooth
- Route calculation errors and inefficiencies
Requested features
14 requests- 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
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- Speed limit indicator
- Speedometer feature
- Ability to add multiple stops
- Alternative route options
- Better voice quality and less monotone
- Dark theme route color improvement
- Delay insults for first few commands
- Bluetooth audio streaming support
- Satellite view map option
DriveWindow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Back Seat Navigator
- All Access$3.991 Month
- All Access$29.991 Year
- Family Plan, All Access$69.991 Year
- Purchase App$19.99
DriveWindow
No in-app purchases
Questions
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