MotorTrend vs Driven
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
Driven
This app offers a streaming service for car enthusiasts, featuring original series, master classes, and curated YouTube content. It includes social media tools to foster discussion and engagement among users.
- Premium original series
- Master classes
- Curated YouTube content
- Social media tools
- User engagement features
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On Driven, car fans can stream everything from premium original series to master classes to curated content from popular and under-the-radar YouTubers — all paired with social media tools to spark conversation and promote engagement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MotorTrend at 4.8 against Driven's 4.0. MotorTrend also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (56K vs 24). Driven's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MotorTrend sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Driven asks for nothing beyond the download.
MotorTrend holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. 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 complicate that: 40% of MotorTrend's written reviews are positive against 64% of Driven's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MotorTrend ships an update monthly, Driven every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MotorTrend | Driven |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (56K ratings) — better | 4.0 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56K — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Motor Trend Group LLC | Driven Studios |
Customer experience
MotorTrend
Driven
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
Driven
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MotorTrend
- Motor Trend OnDemand subscription14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Motor Trend subscription$5.991 Month
- Motor Trend OnDemand Monthly2 variants$5.991 Month
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- Motor Trend OnDemand Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$5.991 Month
- Motor Trend OnDemand Monthly1 Month trial2 variants$5.991 Month
- Motor Trend OnDemand subscription14 Days trial$54.991 Year
- Motor Trend OnDemand Annual7 Days trial$54.991 Year
Driven
No in-app purchases
