# coyote compra vs Backseat Geologist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: coyote compra at none against Backseat Geologist's 7. coyote compra also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backseat Geologist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. coyote compra asks for nothing beyond the download.

coyote compra ships an update every 2 weeks, Backseat Geologist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | coyote compra | Backseat Geologist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backseat-geologist/id6746209605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **86** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [antonio gomez blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634025127) | [Blake Morgan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815745960) |

## What reviewers say

### coyote compra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coyote-compra/id6444842964)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backseat Geologist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backseat-geologist/id6746209605)

This app provides audio explanations of the geology visible from your car. Explore geological features, create custom routes, and learn about earth history on the go. Offline access and adjustable audience settings enhance the learning experience.

**Highlights:** Audio descriptions of geology, Interactive geologic map, Custom route creation, Offline map and data access, Adjustable audience settings, Points of Interest (volcanoes, earthquakes), Background audio playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Max Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Max Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Colorado I-70 Route Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seward Highway | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moab Utah Route Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is coyote compra free?

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

### Is Backseat Geologist free?

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

### Do coyote compra or Backseat Geologist have ads?

Neither coyote compra nor Backseat Geologist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, coyote compra or Backseat Geologist?

coyote compra ships an update every 2 weeks, and Backseat Geologist fortnightly. Most recently, coyote compra was updated on October 30, 2026 and Backseat Geologist on November 8, 2026.

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