MotorTrend vs MotorWeek
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MotorTrend
Access the latest automotive news, in-depth car reviews, and a comprehensive buyer's guide to research your next vehicle. Explore historical magazine archives and find listings for vehicles in the marketplace.
- Breaking automotive news
- Extensive Buyer's Guide
- Car reviews and specs
- Vehicle listings
- 70+ years of magazine archives
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Find what drives you with the MotorTrend app, your go-to destination for all things automotive. Whether you're an automotive enthusiast, researching your next car, or just love staying in the know about the latest automotive news, MotorTrend has you covered. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Get the latest automotive news delivered straight to your fingertips. From breaking industry developments to comprehensive car reviews, our app keeps you informed and up to date with the world of cars and all upcoming MotorTrend events. Explore feature stories that provide unparalleled insights into the industry's trends, technologies, and innovations. Find Your Dream Ride: With our interactive Buyer's Guide, you can dive deep to find the perfect ride. From classics to cutting-edge models, our detailed reviews, specs, and insights help you make informed decisions on your next purchase. When you’re ready to buy, check vehicle listings using the MotorTrend Marketplace. Be Part of the Celebration: Celebrate MotorTrend’s 75th Anniversary with us! Access a collection of digital magazine archives including over 70 years of MotorTrend, HOT ROD Magazines and more. Key Features: • Breaking automotive news • Extensive Buyer's Guide for researching your next ride • Over 70 years of MotorTrend and HOT ROD Magazines • User-friendly interface for seamless navigation Download the MotorTrend app now and find what drives you. For help, please visit https://help.motortrend.com Terms of Use: https://www.hearst.com/-/us-magazines-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.hearst.com/-/us-magazines-privacy-notice We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt-out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices
MotorWeek
Access a library of automotive content, including new car reviews and EV guides. Watch the latest programs, read news stories, and listen to podcasts on demand. Easily share content with friends and family.
- New car reviews
- EV guide
- Watch latest programs
- Read news stories
- Listen to podcasts
- Share content
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MotorWeek is an American television news magazine program that focuses on the automotive industry. The program is produced by Maryland Public Television for PBS, and airs on MAVTV. The MotorWeek App allows you to explore MotorWeek content whenever you want, share stories with your friends, and watch our latest programs all from your mobile device! Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button.. • Read news stories, listen to podcasts, and other information from the station all in one place. The MotorWeek App is brought to you by the people at MotorWeek, and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, on whatever device you have! https://motorweek.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com
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Verdict
MotorTrend and MotorWeek both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MotorWeek's written reviews are positive against 40% of MotorTrend's. MotorTrend's advantage is ratings volume (56K vs 24) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MotorWeek holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotorTrend has 56K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MotorTrend's written reviews are positive against 100% of MotorWeek's.
MotorTrend ships an update monthly, MotorWeek every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MotorTrend | MotorWeek |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (56K ratings) | 5.0 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56K — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Motor Trend Group LLC | Maryland Department of General Services |
Customer experience
MotorTrend
MotorWeek
Bugs and requests
MotorTrend
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Streaming problems and playback issues
- Login and account management problems
- Incompatibility with some devices
Requested features
4 requests- Offline viewing and downloads
- Improved playlist and resume features
- Better organization of content and archives
- Consistent experience across devices
MotorWeek
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MotorTrend
No in-app purchases
MotorWeek
No in-app purchases
