# SonsOfSmokey vs DirtOS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DirtOS at 100% against SonsOfSmokey's 45%. DirtOS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). SonsOfSmokey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DirtOS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. SonsOfSmokey asks for nothing beyond the download.

DirtOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SonsOfSmokey has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of SonsOfSmokey's written reviews are positive against 100% of DirtOS's.

SonsOfSmokey ships an update every 3 months, DirtOS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SonsOfSmokey | DirtOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonsofsmokey/id1625870688/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirtos/id6757966180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 43 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sons of Smokey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625870690) | [Sean Jeffrey Connell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808021277) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### DirtOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dirtos/id6757966180)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate off-road and backcountry with specialized GPS tools. Import routes, receive audio cues, and track groups live, even offline. Designed for use in challenging conditions with customizable quick keys.

**Highlights:** Import GPX routes, Turn-by-turn audio navigation, Next 3 waypoints display, Quick Keys for on-the-fly waypoint marking, Live and offline group tracking, Works offline with downloaded maps, 3D flyover route preview

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PreRun Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SonsOfSmokey free?

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

### Is DirtOS free?

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

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

DirtOS is rated higher. SonsOfSmokey averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while DirtOS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SonsOfSmokey or DirtOS have ads?

Neither SonsOfSmokey nor DirtOS shows ads.

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

SonsOfSmokey ships an update every 3 months, and DirtOS fortnightly. Most recently, SonsOfSmokey was updated on August 21, 2026 and DirtOS on September 19, 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.*