# karKango vs DrivnBye

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: karKango at none against DrivnBye's 6. karKango also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). DrivnBye's advantage is ratings volume (348 vs 13) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrivnBye sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. karKango asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for karKango against 4.9 for DrivnBye. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrivnBye has 348 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of karKango's written reviews are positive against 88% of DrivnBye's.

## The numbers

| Metric | karKango | DrivnBye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karkango/id1458386816/reviews)** | [4.9 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivnbye/id6502127959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **348** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [karKango LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458386755) | [DrivnBye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744459402) |

## What reviewers say

### karKango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karkango/id1458386816)

Connect with fellow car, truck, and motorcycle enthusiasts locally and globally. Create a social profile for your vehicle, discover others with similar interests, and use custom emojis to express yourself. A spectator account is available for those without a vehicle.

**Highlights:** Vehicle social profiles, Local and global connections, Custom vehicle emojis, Advanced search filters, Spectator account option, kGO TV integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### DrivnBye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivnbye/id6502127959)

This app is a community-driven platform for automotive enthusiasts to share photos, discover local services, and connect with others. Organize and attend car events, manage your vehicle builds, and explore global automotive cultures.

**Highlights:** Photo sharing for automotive passion, Discover local automotive services, Connect by vehicle make and model, Explore global automotive cultures via map, Create and manage automotive events, Virtual garage for vehicle tracking, Community-driven development

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| 1 Boost | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Boosts | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10 Boosts | $39.99 | one-time |
| 15 Boosts | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bringing car community together
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Vibrant and engaging community
- 👍 Helpful for car enthusiasts
- 👍 Great platform to discover events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly
- 🐛 Refresh issues requiring app relaunch
- 🐛 Unable to add photos to existing event posts
- 🐛 Password requirements too strict for account creation

**Reported bugs**

- Verification code not being received via email
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to share driving routes for cruises
- Longer expiration for posted events
- Improved post ratio management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is karKango free?

karKango is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DrivnBye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, karKango or DrivnBye?

karKango is rated higher. karKango averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while DrivnBye averages 4.9 from 348 ratings.

### Do karKango or DrivnBye have ads?

Neither karKango nor DrivnBye shows ads.

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