Comparison

Proudwheels vs DriveSociety™

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

Head to head
About

Proudwheels

Features
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WELCOME TO PROUDWHEELS The first social app for petrolheads. Every car has its own page, fanbase and car updates. Share great memories with others and connect with other petrolheads. Whether you own a classic car, tuned car, 4x4, supercar, track/rally car or an electric car. Even car fans who still dream of a car can visit Proudweels as well. Put together your own virtual dream garage and share the passion. Proudweels is a free app for petrolheads. In addition to your virtual garage, you'll stay updated on the latest news, cool car-facts, famous cars, car clubs, brands, businesses and specialists. Would you rather publish the content yourself? Start your own channel and make sure you create your own fanbase as a content creator. What makes the app so great? YOUR OWN VIRTUAL GARAGE Place your car(s) in your own virtual garage and show others your showpiece. Every car has its own page with followers. Post updates or modifications on your car. Previous cars can also be uploaded beside your current car. Perhaps you’ll meet the former owner, or the current owner at the platform. YOUR DREAM GARAGE You are also welcome at Proudwheels if you don't have a car. Install your dream car in your virtual garage and connect with other fans. Have you come across your dream car in real life, then post a photo and other content on your car page. ALL CARS ARE WELCOME Every model and every type of car is welcome at Proudwheels. From classic cars to show/tuned cars, supercars, off-road cars and race/rally cars. It doesn't matter what kind of car you drive, there are passionate petrolheads from every brand and model who are happy to connect with you. FOLLOW CARS AND PROJECTS As a Proudwheels member you have access to thousands of garages and cars and you’re able to connect with other petrolheads. Follow unique cars or projects, participate in discussions and exchange tips and tricks to help other projects to move forward. MEET PETROLHEADS Connect with other petrolheads and meet at events. When you share a passion, a connection may arise, these connections can grow into a beautiful friendship. Create special memories and enjoy the car world. EVENTS AND MEETINGS The event calendar will keep you informed of all car meetings and events in your area. You also have the option to publish an event yourself. JOIN CAR CLUBS There are several car clubs at Proudwheels. Clubs for cars of a specific brand/model but also clubs with a certain exclusivity. Proudwheels will offer you a summary of car clubs you can join and gives you the opportunity to start your own car club. SPOTTERS HEAVEN Proudwheels is the ultimate app for spotting cars. In addition, you will find the latest spots and you’ll be invited to special events where you can shoot the best content. FOLLOW FAMOUS PEOPLE Fun stories, unique moments and a look behind the scenes from the most famous people in the car world. Follow celebrities, influencers or favourite drivers and keep updated. THE LATEST CAR NEWS International premieres, mules and prototypes, drag races, reviews and much more. Check out the latest car news on Proudwheels.

About

DriveSociety™

Connect with fellow car enthusiasts to showcase your projects, organize group drives, and discover local automotive events. Find garages and tools from other members, or offer your own space to help the community.

Highlights
  • Digital garage for project cars
  • Live GPS tracking for drives
  • Local event discovery
  • Global squads and leaderboards
  • Peer-to-peer wrench network
  • Premium membership tiers
Features
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DriveSociety is the definitive social platform for the modern automotive enthusiast. Whether you’re building a show-stopper, a track monster, or just love the cruise, DriveSociety brings the community to your fingertips. Key Features: • THE DIGITAL GARAGE: Showcase your project cars with high-fidelity build logs, part tracking, and premium reputation badges. Follow other drivers' builds and get real-time updates as they bolt on new parts. • LIVE CONVOYS & CRUISES: Start or join driving cruises with live GPS tracking on our interactive map. Coordinate weekend routes and never lose the pack again. • LOCAL MEET RADAR: Discover local car meets, track days, and automotive events near you. Secure your spot, RSVP, and check-in physically to show your presence. • GLOBAL SQUADS & LEADERBOARDS: Follow builders, join local crews, squad up with elite drivers, manage group chats, and climb the leaderboard. • PEER-TO-PEER WRENCH NETWORK: Find local garages, tools, lifts, and hands-on help from fellow enthusiast hosts, or list your own space to help local drivers. Premium Membership & Upgrades (Requires In-App Purchase): Enhance your experience with our premium tiers, available via monthly subscription or one-time purchase: • Turbo Membership: Unlock VIP status, an ad-free experience, and exclusive community badges. • Redline Club: Access elite high-density telemetry dashboards, priority event registration, and early-access features. • Nitrous (Community Rewards): Earn Nitrous through community engagement, events, and promo codes to boost your posts and unlock exclusive digital rewards. Subscriptions will be charged to your Apple account and will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use / EULA: https://www.drivesociety.app/eula

Screenshots

Proudwheels4 screens
DriveSociety™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proudwheels at none against DriveSociety™'s 4. DriveSociety™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. DriveSociety™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Proudwheels asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proudwheels ships an update every 2 weeks, DriveSociety™ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Proudwheels versus DriveSociety™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProudwheelsDriveSociety™
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB125 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperProud Wheels B.V.DriveSociety LLC

In-app purchases

None

Proudwheels

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

DriveSociety™

Subscriptions4
  • Turbo Membership1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Redline Membership$19.991 Month
  • Turbo Yearly Membership$99.991 Year
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  • Redline Yearly Membership$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Proudwheels free?
Proudwheels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriveSociety™ free?
DriveSociety™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Proudwheels or DriveSociety™ have ads?
Proudwheels shows ads; DriveSociety™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Proudwheels or DriveSociety™?
Proudwheels ships an update every 2 weeks, and DriveSociety™ every 3 days. Most recently, Proudwheels was updated on September 10, 2026 and DriveSociety™ on September 5, 2026.

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