# LeadNav GPS vs SonsOfSmokey

The clearest difference is price: SonsOfSmokey at Free against LeadNav GPS's $19.99. SonsOfSmokey also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). LeadNav GPS's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SonsOfSmokey is free to download; LeadNav GPS costs $19.99 up front. LeadNav GPS sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SonsOfSmokey asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for LeadNav GPS against 3.8 for SonsOfSmokey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LeadNav GPS has 116 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of LeadNav GPS's written reviews are positive against 45% of SonsOfSmokey's.

LeadNav GPS ships an update every 5 weeks, SonsOfSmokey every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LeadNav GPS | SonsOfSmokey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leadnav-gps/id708869281/reviews)** | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonsofsmokey/id1625870688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LeadNav Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/708869284) | [Sons of Smokey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625870690) |

## What reviewers say

### LeadNav GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leadnav-gps/id708869281)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Navigation, #134 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Plan, coordinate, and navigate off-grid with this powerful GPS tool. Designed for demanding environments, it offers advanced features for mission planning, team communication, and detailed trip recording. Ideal for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts operating without reliable cellular service.

**Highlights:** Mission planning and coordination, Offline mapping and navigation, Team location tracking, Route creation and sharing, Audible and visual warnings, Track recording and analysis, GPX file support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entry License Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro License Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Entry License | $69.99 | per year |
| Satellite Group Tracking | $149.99 | per month |
| Pro License | $249.99 | per year |
| Hunting Markers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aviation Markers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recon Markers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack (1Year Subscription) - Map to Advanced Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Subscription (1 Year) | $69.99 | one-time |
| Advanced to Pro Upgrade | $179.99 | one-time |
| Map to Pro Upgrade | $199.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack Subscription (1 Year) | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent for off-road navigation
- 🏎️ Ideal for racing (Baja, KOH, etc.)
- 📍 Precise waypoint marking and voice text
- 🚀 Game changer for pre-running
- 👍 Versatile for various outdoor adventures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High cost for subscriptions/features
- 📉 Map quality downgraded over time
- 🐛 Subscription renewal issues
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working
- 🐛 Files deleted upon app reinstallation

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription renewal issues
- Restore purchases not working
- App shuts down when opening tracks
- App dumping out when plotting routes
- Add-ons not purchasable

**Requested features**

- Option to disable confirmation notifications for edits for a period
- Alphabetical order for collections/files
- Call out waypoints in advance
- iCloud Sync
- Apple CarPlay Support


### 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 LeadNav GPS free?

LeadNav GPS costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SonsOfSmokey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LeadNav GPS or SonsOfSmokey?

LeadNav GPS is rated higher. LeadNav GPS averages 3.9 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while SonsOfSmokey averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do LeadNav GPS or SonsOfSmokey have ads?

Neither LeadNav GPS nor SonsOfSmokey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LeadNav GPS or SonsOfSmokey?

LeadNav GPS ships an update every 5 weeks, and SonsOfSmokey every 3 months. Most recently, LeadNav GPS was updated on October 10, 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.*