# Backtrack vs SonsOfSmokey

The clearest difference is rating: Backtrack at 4.5 against SonsOfSmokey's 3.8. Backtrack also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 45%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). SonsOfSmokey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backtrack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. SonsOfSmokey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backtrack holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backtrack has 101 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Backtrack's written reviews are positive against 45% of SonsOfSmokey's.

Backtrack ships an update fortnightly, SonsOfSmokey every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backtrack | SonsOfSmokey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-gps-adventure-maps/id1587030105/reviews)** | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonsofsmokey/id1625870688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% 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** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Slope LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/891801577) | [Sons of Smokey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625870690) |

## What reviewers say

### Backtrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrack-gps-adventure-maps/id1587030105)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Plan and navigate outdoor adventures like skiing, hiking, and biking with detailed maps and real-time weather. Collaborate with friends on shared routes and access backcountry ski information, including avalanche forecasts. Offers a free version with an optional Pro subscription for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Route planning and drawing, Collaborative map editing, Backcountry ski route information, Avalanche forecast and observations, Multi-layer map overlays, Real-time weather forecasts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backtrack Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Backtrack Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Backtrack Pro | $49.99 | per year |


### 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 Backtrack free?

Backtrack 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, Backtrack or SonsOfSmokey?

Backtrack is rated higher. Backtrack averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while SonsOfSmokey averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Backtrack or SonsOfSmokey have ads?

Neither Backtrack nor SonsOfSmokey shows ads.

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

Backtrack ships an update fortnightly, and SonsOfSmokey every 3 months. Most recently, Backtrack was updated on October 15, 2026 and SonsOfSmokey on October 4, 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.*