Comparison

Modern Driving Log vs DriveLogs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Modern Driving Log

Easily track your supervised driving practice hours for your learner's permit. The app automatically records drive time, calculates day/night hours, and generates state-specific DMV-ready forms. Securely sync your data and manage multiple student logs with this comprehensive driving companion.

Highlights
  • Automatic drive time tracking
  • Day/night hour calculation
  • State-specific DMV log generation
  • Observer signature collection
  • Progress tracking
  • Secure iCloud sync
  • Multi-student support
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Getting your driver's license is amazing. Making sure you comply with all of the requirements sucks. Modern Driving Log helps you track your practice hours of driving instruction you need to get your license, then generates a DMV-ready form in states where it's required so you're ready for the road ahead. Unlike other apps, Modern Driving Log is tuned specifically for the requirements of each state. Currently, it supports the licensing requirements of Texas, California, New York, New Mexico, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. Other states coming soon! Texas requires more detail then other states in order to get a license. Modern Driving Log is the only app that allows you to log the focus of each practice session according to the Texas Behind-The-Wheel Instruction Guide then generates a DPS-ready driving log once you finish your 30 hours. Modern Driving Log is custom tuned for each state's requirements. In states with single-skill focused practice, like Texas, the app provides an ability to select the focus of the session according to the official practice log. In other states, we provide a list of skills designed to match the requirements of the official practice log*. Modern Driving Log doesn't ask you to record time. Instead, just tap to start driving and the app automatically tracks drive time and calculates day/night hours based on the local sunrise and sunset time. Modern Driving Log tracks the observer of each session. To add observers, you just have to scan their license** or enter their information. At the end of each session, the app collects signatures from your phone. Modern Driving Log displays your progress, letting you track how close you are to getting a license. Your data is securely synced to iCloud, allowing you to access your driving log on multiple devices and share it with others. Driver's license numbers are protected with an additional layer of encryption, making them unreadable except with the key stored privately on your device's keychain. For parents of siblings, we even support keeping track of multiple students simultaneously with one app (in app purchase required). In states that require it, Modern Driving Log even creates a DMV-Ready practice log (in our supported states, this is currently only required by Texas and New Mexico). Modern Driving Log is the best app for tracking your driving hours. *In New Mexico, no skills are listed to match the official practice log. **License scanning is only supported in Texas, New Mexico and New York

About

DriveLogs

This app automatically tracks driving hours for student drivers using GPS. It includes parent verification, detailed progress reports, and face verification for secure logging. It's designed to meet DMV requirements for driving logs and offers educational content.

Highlights
  • GPS-powered automatic driving session tracking
  • Parent/guardian verification and certification
  • Detailed progress reports and analytics
  • Face verification for secure logging
  • Meets DMV requirements for driving logs
  • Educational driving content
Features
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DriveLogs is the driving log tracker and DMV test-prep app designed specifically for student drivers and supervising parents. Effortlessly track required permit hours, practice state-specific permit exams, receive parent certifications, and generate official DMV-compliant drive logs. Ditch the paper logbook. DriveLogs automatically records your driving sessions, accurately splits day and night driving hours, and gives parents total peace of mind. Key Features: • Automatic GPS Session Tracking: Records driving time, distance, and route maps with high accuracy. • Automated Day & Night Calculation: Automatically calculates daytime versus nighttime driving based on local astronomical sunset times. • 50-State DMV Practice Exams: Prepare to pass your learner's permit test on the first try with comprehensive state-specific practice quizzes. • Parent/Guardian Digital Certification: Supervisors can review routes, check telemetrics, and digitally sign off on completed hours. • Official DMV-Compliant PDF Logs: Export and print cleanly formatted chronological drive logs complete with digital supervisor signatures, ready for your DMV license appointment. • Driving Skills Curriculum: Track mastery of essential road skills, from parallel parking and three-point turns to highway merging and adverse weather driving. • Biometric Verification: Built-in verification ensures logged driving hours are legitimate and audit-proof. Perfect For: • Teen and student drivers (ages 14–18+) working toward their learner's permit or driver's license • Parents and guardians supervising state graduated driver licensing (GDL) hours • Driving schools and certified instructors managing student progress • Anyone preparing for their state DMV permit knowledge test Why Families Choose DriveLogs: Unlike paper log sheets or generic mileage apps, DriveLogs is tailor-made for state Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) requirements. From your very first practice drive to your final DMV appointment, DriveLogs keeps the journey to your driver's license organized, compliant, and stress-free. Download DriveLogs today and start logging your hours the smart way!

Screenshots

Modern Driving Log4 screens
DriveLogs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DriveLogs at 5.0 against Modern Driving Log's 2.8. DriveLogs also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Modern Driving Log's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Modern Driving Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DriveLogs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DriveLogs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Driving Log has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modern Driving Log ships an update daily, DriveLogs every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Modern Driving Log versus DriveLogs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern Driving LogDriveLogs
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMitch AubinMark Paul

Customer experience

Modern Driving Log

All ratings21 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

DriveLogs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Modern Driving Log

One-time1
  • Additional Driving Student$0.99
None

DriveLogs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modern Driving Log free?
Modern Driving Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DriveLogs free?
DriveLogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Modern Driving Log or DriveLogs?
DriveLogs is rated higher. Modern Driving Log averages 2.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while DriveLogs averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Modern Driving Log or DriveLogs have ads?
DriveLogs shows ads; Modern Driving Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Modern Driving Log or DriveLogs?
Modern Driving Log ships an update daily, and DriveLogs every 2 weeks. Most recently, Modern Driving Log was updated on October 7, 2026 and DriveLogs on October 10, 2026.

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