Comparison

DriverMonitor vs GRIP SRO

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

Head to head
About

DriverMonitor

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
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DriverMonitor is the in-car glanceable live timing and scoring display for motorsports. Quickly determine your position in the race, the time or laps elapsed or completed and your split times to or lap times of the class leader and the cars in your class immediately in front and behind you. DriverMonitor displays just the information needed related to your position in the race in a quickly glanceable display to allow you to compete with all the live scoring details of the race in-car with you during the event. Great for sprint & endurance racing and especially during qualifying sessions to know whether you've just been pipped from the pole position and should attempt another flyer or if the session time remaining is sufficient for another flying lap. DriverMonitor Subscriptions DriverMonitor is a subscription service to live race timing feeds. Subscriptions are available with monthly auto-renewing and non-renewing race weekend plans packaged for sprint & endurance racing. Each plan is based on how much access you require to the live feed. DriverMonitor monthly subscriptions are $19.99 per month for SPRINT racing and $34.99 per month for ENDURANCE racing, which includes 30 and 60 hours of live timing feed access, respectively. You will be automatically billed $19.99 or $34.99 through iTunes every 30 days until you cancel your subscription. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You subscription can be managed and the auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. DriverMonitor weekly subscriptions are $11.99 per 7 days for SPRINT racing and $24.99 per 7 days for ENDURANCE racing, which includes 10 and 30 hours of live timing feed access, respectively. Weekly subscriptions do not automatically renew and allow you to pay for just the period and allotment you require. Non-renewing subscriptions are billed to your AppStore account as soon as you purchase in the app. DriverMonitor annual subscriptions are $39.99 per year, which includes 40 hours of live timing feed access. You will be automatically billed $39.99 through iTunes every 365 days until you cancel your subscription. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You subscription can be managed and the auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://www.drivermonitor.app/terms-of-use/

About

GRIP SRO

Features
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End-to-End Racing Event Control GRIP offers a comprehensive solution for managing racing events with unparalleled efficiency and security. Our platform is designed to handle every aspect of your racing events from start to finish, providing a seamless experience for organizers, teams, and participants. Key Features: Complete Event Management: Oversee all phases of your racing event, from initial planning to final results, all within a single, integrated platform. Real-Time Data Access: Monitor live event data, track progress, and manage updates instantly, ensuring timely decision-making and operational efficiency. Secure Data Storage: Protect sensitive information with robust security protocols, ensuring that all event-related data is safe from unauthorized access. Efficient Team Collaboration: Facilitate communication and coordination among event staff, teams, and participants through integrated messaging and collaboration tools. Scalable Solutions: Whether managing a small local race or a large international event, GRIP scales to meet your needs, offering flexibility and adaptability. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy an intuitive design that simplifies complex tasks, allowing users of all technical levels to navigate and utilize the platform effectively. Comprehensive Support: Access dedicated customer support and resources to assist with any questions or issues, ensuring that your event runs smoothly. GRIP transforms the way you manage racing events by providing a holistic, secure, and user-friendly platform that covers every aspect of the event lifecycle. Experience the difference with GRIP and elevate your racing event management to new heights.

Screenshots

DriverMonitor4 screens
GRIP SRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRIP SRO at none against DriverMonitor's 5. GRIP SRO also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). DriverMonitor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. DriverMonitor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. GRIP SRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriverMonitor ships an update every 6 weeks, GRIP SRO weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DriverMonitor versus GRIP SRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriverMonitorGRIP SRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeisure Hound Sports, IncGrupo ERRE

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DriverMonitor

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly auto-renewing - SPRINT$19.991 Month
  • Monthly auto-renewing - ENDURO$34.991 Month
  • Annual auto-renewing$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Single race weekend-SPRINT$11.99
  • Single race weekend-ENDURO$24.99
None

GRIP SRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DriverMonitor free?
DriverMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GRIP SRO free?
GRIP SRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DriverMonitor or GRIP SRO have ads?
Neither DriverMonitor nor GRIP SRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriverMonitor or GRIP SRO?
DriverMonitor ships an update every 6 weeks, and GRIP SRO weekly. Most recently, DriverMonitor was updated on June 1, 2026 and GRIP SRO on September 1, 2026.

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