SonsOfSmokey vs No Roads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SonsOfSmokey
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.
- Identify illegal dump sites
- Geo-tag and photograph debris
- Real-time trash map
- Mark locations as cleaned up
- Volunteer for cleanup projects
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Sons Of Smokey - SOS app is uniting public land users of all types and volunteers looking to help restore public land for future generations! Use the SOS app to identify and clean up illegal dump locations on public land. Geo tag and photograph abandoned vehicles, dump sites, etc. and update our real-time trash map. Scout out these marked locations for clean up projects and mark them as cleaned up when you're done. How it works: - Download the app and Sign-In with Apple - Open the SOS app while using public lands - If you see dumped debris, select the large "+" button in the middle of the screen, provide a description of what it is and take a few photos - You will see the trash icon appear within the app - If you can clean up a trash location, do so and tap the 'Clean Up' to provide some new photos and describe what you did
No Roads
Discover and navigate off-road trails with this app. Record your routes, mark waypoints, and access curated trail information with real-time updates. Download maps for offline exploration, ensuring you can venture out even without a signal.
- Record tracks and drop waypoints
- Explore curated trails
- Real-time hazard alerts
- Offline map downloads
- Detailed weather forecasts
- Create trail collections
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Find and explore off-road trails with No Roads. Drop waypoints, record tracks, and discover thousands of curated trails with real-time updates from fellow explorers. Download maps for offline use to keep exploring, even without cell service. Key Features: - Drop waypoints and record tracks to map your journey - Explore thousands of curated trails and points of interest - Stay informed with real-time hazard alerts and trail conditions - Download maps for reliable offline use - Access detailed weather forecasts for your journey - Create collections of your favorite trails and waypoints Whether you're discovering new trails or revisiting favorite spots, No Roads helps you explore confidently beyond the pavement. Join a community of explorers sharing trail conditions, hazard alerts, and favorite routes to make every adventure better informed. The app's metadata is missing the following required information: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: No Roads at 4.8 against SonsOfSmokey's 3.8. No Roads also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). SonsOfSmokey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and 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
Both are free to download. No Roads sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. SonsOfSmokey asks for nothing beyond the download.
No Roads holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of SonsOfSmokey's written reviews are positive against 78% of No Roads's.
SonsOfSmokey ships an update every 3 months, No Roads every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SonsOfSmokey | No Roads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (17 ratings) | 4.8 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #200 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sons of Smokey | i3 Product Development, Inc. |
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In-app purchases
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No in-app purchases
No Roads
- Yearly$59.991 Year
