# Ubicate vs Backseat Geologist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ubicate at none against Backseat Geologist's 6. Ubicate also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Backseat Geologist's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backseat Geologist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ubicate asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ubicate against 4.7 for Backseat Geologist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backseat Geologist has 65 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ubicate ships an update every 14 months, Backseat Geologist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ubicate | Backseat Geologist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubicate/id1494457337/reviews)** | [4.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backseat-geologist/id6746209605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maria Duque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494457336) | [Blake Morgan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815745960) |

## What reviewers say

### Ubicate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubicate/id1494457337)

Discover nearby businesses with location-based suggestions. Find phone numbers, descriptions, directions, and promotional alerts. A digital platform for businesses to enhance their online presence.

**Highlights:** Nearby business suggestions, GPS location tracking, Business contact information, Directions to businesses, Promotional alerts, Digital business presence

**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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| 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 |
| Seward Highway | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moab Utah Route Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ubicate free?

Ubicate 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, Ubicate or Backseat Geologist?

Ubicate is rated higher. Ubicate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Backseat Geologist averages 4.7 from 65 ratings.

### Do Ubicate or Backseat Geologist have ads?

Ubicate shows ads; Backseat Geologist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ubicate or Backseat Geologist?

Ubicate ships an update every 14 months, and Backseat Geologist fortnightly. Most recently, Ubicate was updated on September 13, 2026 and Backseat Geologist on September 26, 2026.

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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.*