# Hotlap vs Drive

The clearest difference is rating: Drive at 5.0 against Hotlap's 4.3. Drive also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Hotlap's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hotlap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Drive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hotlap has 79 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Hotlap's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drive's.

Hotlap ships an update monthly, Drive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hotlap | Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotlap/id1277202844/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-g-force-plus-telemetry/id6806733503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 118 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Extravehicular Activity, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277202843) | [Viable Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805761706) |

## What reviewers say

### Hotlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotlap/id1277202844)

This app offers GPS lap timing and data logging for track day enthusiasts. Compare your performance with others in a community setting to improve your personal bests.

**Highlights:** GPS lap timing, Data logging, Performance comparison, Community features, Personal best tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hotlap Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Hotlap Plus Annual | $23.99 | per year |


### Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-g-force-plus-telemetry/id6806733503)

This app transforms your phone into a telemetry logger, recording your car's performance metrics like G-force, speed, and acceleration. Analyze your drives, track favorite roads, and get alerts for speed cameras.

**Highlights:** Real-time G-force friction circle, Customizable performance stats, Standing-start time tracking (0-60, 1/4 mile), Drive history and mapping, Speed camera alerts, Road memory and reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drive Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Drive Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Drive Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hotlap free?

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

### Is Drive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hotlap or Drive?

Drive is rated higher. Hotlap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Drive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hotlap or Drive have ads?

Neither Hotlap nor Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hotlap or Drive?

Hotlap ships an update monthly, and Drive every 2 days. Most recently, Hotlap was updated on September 29, 2026 and Drive on September 30, 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.*