Toyota vs Apricot Driving
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Toyota
Manage your vehicle remotely, schedule service, and access navigation and safety features. Stay connected to your car for convenience, safety, and peace of mind.
- Remote engine start/stop
- Remote door lock/unlock
- Service scheduling and vehicle health tracking
- Cloud navigation and voice commands
- Roadside assistance support
- Access owner's manuals and warranty guides
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Stay Connected. Stay in Control. With the Toyota App. The Toyota app makes it easy to manage your vehicle anytime, anywhere. Designed for convenience, safety, and peace of mind, the app lets you stay connected to your Toyota like never before. Key Connected Services Features (1): Remote Connect – Start or stop your engine, and lock or unlock your doors, among other features, including Digital Key (2) and Last Parked Location Service Connect and Maintenance Made Simple – Schedule service with your Toyota Dealer and track your vehicle’s health Drive Connect – Map your route using Cloud navigation, Live agent support via Destination Assist, and Voice commands like “Hey Toyota. Take me home” will help you get where you want to be Safety Connect includes Roadside Assistance Support - press the SOS button inside your Toyota for enhanced roadside assistance. The “Assist 24/7” button on the dashboard allows you to get roadside assistance support by phone (2) Owner Resources – Access your vehicle’s owner’s manual and warranty guides (2) Log in or create an account and enroll in your included trials (3) to explore the Connected Services (1) available on select Toyota models (2). Experience smarter, more connected driving available through the Toyota app. (1) Toyota Connected Services vary by vehicle and are subject to change at any time without notice. Services depend on 4G network availability, a cellular connection and GPS signal. Without anyone or more of these things, operability may be limited or precluded, including access to response center and emergency support. Further, if and when 4G network changes or is discontinued, or the underlying technology required to support service becomes obsolete, then the Connected Services will not work, and Toyota will need to discontinue impacted services. Services require account registration through the Toyota app and acceptance of the Connected Services Terms of Use: For the U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico: https://www.toyota.com/content/dam/toyota/privacyvts/pdf/connected-services-terms-use.pdf. Data charges may apply. For Toyota Connected Services’ vehicle-generated data collection, use, sharing and retention practices and agreements, see https://www.toyota.com/support/privacy-notice/ For Mexico: Privacy Notice: https://toyota.mx/conoce-toyota/tecnologia-toyota/connected-services/avisodeprivacidad/en Terms & Conditions: https://toyota.mx/conoce-toyota/tecnologia-toyota/connected-services/terminosycondiciones/en (2) Available services vary by vehicle, subscription type, region, and select markets. (3) All trials begin on original purchase or lease date of new vehicle, with the exception of Wi-Fi for which trial begins at time of activation. Paid subscription required after trial (if applicable).
Apricot Driving
This app offers a streamlined solution for tutors and instructors to manage student information and schedule lessons efficiently. It simplifies repetitive tasks, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and less on administrative work.
- Easy pupil management
- Smart lesson scheduling
- Instant confirmations
- Organize pupil details
- Intuitive scheduling system
- Reduce repetitive tasks
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Take full control of your pupil management with a simple, powerful, and efficient solution designed to save your time and reduce hassle. Whether you're a tutor or instructor, this app helps you stay organized and focused on what matters most—teaching. Key Features Easy Pupil Management Add, update, and organize pupil details in one place Smart Lesson Scheduling Plan and manage lessons with an intuitive scheduling system Instant Confirmations Send quick confirmations without manual effort Reduce repetitive tasks and improve productivity Why Choose This App? Managing pupils and lessons doesn’t have to be complicated. This app is built to simplify your workflow, minimize manual work, and give you complete control—all in a clean and user-friendly interface. Get Started Today Start managing your pupils smarter, schedule lessons faster, and deliver confirmations instantly—all from one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Apricot Driving at free against Toyota's free with in-app purchases. Apricot Driving also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Toyota's advantage is ratings volume (907K vs 2) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Apricot Driving holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toyota has 907K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Toyota | Apricot Driving |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (907K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 907K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 623 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | Manan Zahid |
Customer experience
Toyota
Apricot Driving
Bugs and requests
Toyota
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent tire pressure monitoring
- Incorrect vehicle status updates
- Inability to uninstall or reset the app
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view and edit charging schedules
- Integration with smart home/voice assistants
- More customization options for notifications
- Improved remote climate control functionality
Apricot Driving
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Toyota
No in-app purchases
Apricot Driving
No in-app purchases









