# Oko vs SonsOfSmokey

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SonsOfSmokey at none against Oko's 2. SonsOfSmokey also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Oko's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 45%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Oko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SonsOfSmokey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Oko holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oko has 179 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Oko's written reviews are positive against 45% of SonsOfSmokey's.

Oko ships an update fortnightly, SonsOfSmokey every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oko | SonsOfSmokey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oko-cross-streets-and-maps/id1583614988/reviews)** | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonsofsmokey/id1625870688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **59.0% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polara Engineering, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947593464) | [Sons of Smokey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625870690) |

## What reviewers say

### Oko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oko-cross-streets-and-maps/id1583614988)

This AI-powered navigation app provides turn-by-turn directions and detailed intersection information. It offers visual assistance by notifying users when the walk signal is active, enhancing confidence while exploring.

**Highlights:** AI-driven navigation, Turn-by-turn directions, Intersection information, Visual walk signal alerts, Environment exploration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate pedestrian signal detection
- 👍 Helpful for crossing streets safely
- 🎉 Game-changing for visually impaired users
- 💡 Innovative use of technology
- 🤝 Appreciated by the community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model limits accessibility
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and reliability
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when entering address
- Losing functionality after updates
- Unreliable signal detection in certain conditions

**Requested features**

- Option to disable audio and use haptics only
- Integration with other navigation apps
- Free version or one-time purchase option


### SonsOfSmokey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonsofsmokey/id1625870688)

This app helps users identify and report illegal dumping on public lands. Users can geo-tag and photograph dump sites, then mark them as cleaned up. It aims to unite public land users and volunteers in restoring natural areas.

**Highlights:** Identify illegal dump sites, Geo-tag and photograph debris, Real-time trash map, Mark locations as cleaned up, Volunteer for cleanup projects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oko free?

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

### Is SonsOfSmokey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Oko or SonsOfSmokey?

Oko is rated higher. Oko averages 4.0 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while SonsOfSmokey averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Oko or SonsOfSmokey have ads?

Neither Oko nor SonsOfSmokey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Oko or SonsOfSmokey?

Oko ships an update fortnightly, and SonsOfSmokey every 3 months. Most recently, Oko was updated on November 3, 2026 and SonsOfSmokey on November 3, 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.*