# SonsOfSmokey vs Glassing Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glassing Maps at 100% against SonsOfSmokey's 45%. Glassing Maps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). SonsOfSmokey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glassing Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. SonsOfSmokey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Glassing Maps 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 Glassing Maps's.

SonsOfSmokey ships an update every 3 months, Glassing Maps every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SonsOfSmokey | Glassing Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/glassing-maps/id6799821967/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 | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 43 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sons of Smokey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625870690) | [Glassing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799821969) |

## 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


### Glassing Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassing-maps/id6799821967)

This app offers offline backcountry navigation with detailed map layers and planning tools. It allows users to mark waypoints, record tracks, and plan routes without a cellular signal, all while conserving battery life. Saved data remains accessible even after a subscription ends.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Waypoint marking, Route planning and following, Track recording with battery optimization, Multiple map layers (Topo, Satellite, Hybrid), Slope Angle Shading and Aspect views, GPX/KML/KMZ import and export

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glassing Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SonsOfSmokey free?

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

### Is Glassing Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SonsOfSmokey or Glassing Maps?

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

### Do SonsOfSmokey or Glassing Maps have ads?

Neither SonsOfSmokey nor Glassing Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SonsOfSmokey or Glassing Maps?

SonsOfSmokey ships an update every 3 months, and Glassing Maps every 9 days. Most recently, SonsOfSmokey was updated on October 4, 2026 and Glassing Maps on October 15, 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.*