# DriverMonitor vs RacePrep

The clearest difference is monetization model: RacePrep at free with in-app purchases against DriverMonitor's subscription. DriverMonitor's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DriverMonitor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and RacePrep sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DriverMonitor against 5.0 for RacePrep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriverMonitor has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

DriverMonitor ships an update every 6 weeks, RacePrep monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DriverMonitor | RacePrep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivermonitor/id1423694314/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raceprep-maintenance-tracker/id6478397256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 37 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Leisure Hound Sports, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287375555) | [RaceYear](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732687200) |

## What reviewers say

### DriverMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivermonitor/id1423694314)

This app provides in-car, glanceable live timing and scoring for motorsports. It displays your race position, lap times, and competitor data to help you compete effectively. Ideal for sprint, endurance, and qualifying sessions.

**Highlights:** Glanceable live timing and scoring, Real-time race position tracking, Lap time and split time display, Competitor class leader and nearby car data, Sprint, endurance, and qualifying session support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly auto-renewing - SPRINT | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly auto-renewing - ENDURO | $34.99 | per month |
| Annual auto-renewing | $39.99 | per year |
| Single race weekend-SPRINT | $11.99 | one-time |
| Single race weekend-ENDURO | $24.99 | one-time |


### RacePrep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raceprep-maintenance-tracker/id6478397256)

This app helps racers manage preventative maintenance and upkeep schedules. It centralizes tasks with features like lap tracking, inspection checklists, and a parts database. Optimize your vehicle's care for a competitive edge.

**Highlights:** Preventative maintenance tracking, Lap counting dashboard, Weekly inspection tasks, Shopping list, Parts and supplies database, Race team management

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RacePrep +1 Car (10 Total) M | $2.99 | per month |
| RacePrep +1 Car (2 Total) M | $2.99 | per month |
| RacePrep +1 Car (3 Total) M | $2.99 | per month |
| RacePrep +1 Car (4 Total) M | $2.99 | per month |
| RacePrep +1 Car (6 Total) M | $2.99 | per month |
| RacePrep +1 Car (5 Total) M | $2.99 | per month |
| RacePrep +1 Car (8 Total) M | $2.99 | per month |
| RacePrep +1 Car (7 Total) M | $2.99 | per month |
| RacePrep +1 Car (9 Total) M | $2.99 | per month |
| Team Plan + 1st Car (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| RacePrep +1 Car (4 Total) | $25.00 | per year |
| RacePrep +1 Car (3 Total) | $25.00 | per year |
| RacePrep +1 Car (2 Total) | $25.00 | per year |
| Annual plan, 3 Months free | $59.99 | per year |
| Team Plan + 1st Car (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DriverMonitor free?

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

### Is RacePrep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DriverMonitor or RacePrep?

RacePrep is rated higher. DriverMonitor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while RacePrep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DriverMonitor or RacePrep have ads?

Neither DriverMonitor nor RacePrep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DriverMonitor or RacePrep?

DriverMonitor ships an update every 6 weeks, and RacePrep monthly. Most recently, DriverMonitor was updated on June 1, 2026 and RacePrep on September 19, 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.*