Comparison

Driver vs Pingo Driver

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

Head to head
About

Driver

Transform your smartphone into a dual-camera dash cam for automatic trip recording and cloud backup. Get AI coaching for driving habits and share trip links for proof or insurance purposes. Offers optional premium features like extended cloud storage and roadside assistance.

Highlights
  • Dual-camera dash cam recording
  • Pocket Drives trip log
  • Clip Capture for short clips
  • Cloud backup and shareable links
  • AI coaching for driving habits
  • DriverScore and trend tracking
  • Apple CarPlay integration
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Turn your phone into a dual-camera dash cam. Auto-record trips, back them up to Driver Cloud, and share a link when you need proof. 4.6 stars from 19,000+ drivers on the App Store who skipped a bulky camera and used the phone they already carry. WHAT YOU GET • Dash cam recording on a mount, with dual camera (road + cabin) on iPhone XS and newer • Pocket Drives when your phone stays in your pocket — trip log, speed, and events without video • Clip Capture saves a 1-minute clip from your trip for easy access • Uploaded trips come off the phone after they reach Driver Cloud, so they don't fill your storage • AI coaching that flags hard braking, speeding, stop signs, and near-misses • DriverScore and trends so you can see habits improve week after week • Driver Cloud backup and a shareable trip link for insurance, work, or family • Driver Rewards: limited by location and membership. After an approved application, eligible trips can earn Points you redeem for gift cards, deposit, or merch • Apple CarPlay, so you can record while you navigate and listen to music HOW IT WORKS 1. Mount your phone, or leave it in your pocket 2. Driver records the trip and adds location, speed, and events 3. Footage and logs upload to Driver Cloud — open any drive later, even from another phone “This does the job effectively, with a device I already own.” — App Store review DRIVER PREMIUM • HD cloud lookback (up to 90 days) • 24/7 roadside assistance in the U.S. • Camera and video customization TIPS • Connect CarPlay to record alongside maps and music • Use a landscape dash mount • Plug in on longer drives • Avoid direct sun on hot days Driver is ad-free. Download free and keep every trip within reach. We will charge your iTunes account when you purchase a Premium subscription plan. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.drivertechnologies.com/how-we-protect-your-privacy Terms and Conditions: https://www.drivertechnologies.com/terms-and-conditions ============ Note: GPS is required. Like other GPS-based apps, continued use of GPS running in the background can hurt your device’s battery life. Other factors, such as temperature, battery health, and other apps running in the background can also affect battery performance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pingo Driver

Features
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PinGo Taxi Driver - Join the PinGo Driver community and start driving people to their destinations. Whether you want to work full-time or just a few hours a week, PinGo gives you the flexibility and tools you need to succeed.

Screenshots

Driver4 screens
Pingo Driver3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pingo Driver at none against Driver's 9. Pingo Driver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Driver's advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked). 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. Driver sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pingo Driver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Driver ships an update every 2 weeks, Pingo Driver every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Driver versus Pingo Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriverPingo Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDriver Technologies Inc.Trinavo Teknoloji ve e-ticaret limited sirketi

Bugs and requests

Driver

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Video playback issues
  • Syncing issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Login screen freezes

Requested features

9 requests
  • Bluetooth or WiFi connections to car
  • Active speedometer display
  • Active date and time display
  • Picture-in-picture recording
  • Ability to pause recording
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  • Ability to delete trips easily
  • Wide-angle camera option
  • Built-in navigation
  • Ability to continue recording when switching apps

Pingo Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Driver

Subscriptions9
  • Driver Premium $0.99 Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Driver Premium for Spark$2.491 Month
  • Driver Premium $2.99 Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Driver Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Driver Premium Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Driver Premium Monthly 1$11.991 Month
  • DriverPremium 6 Months7 Days trial$23.996 Months
  • Driver Premium Annual$24.991 Year
  • Driver Premium Annual7 Days trial$95.001 Year
None

Pingo Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Driver free?
Driver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pingo Driver free?
Pingo Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Driver or Pingo Driver have ads?
Driver shows ads; Pingo Driver does not.
Which is updated more often, Driver or Pingo Driver?
Driver ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pingo Driver every 4 days. Most recently, Driver was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pingo Driver on October 31, 2026.

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