Comparison

DriveStudy vs MyMapPoints

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

Head to head
About

DriveStudy

This app automatically records driving behavior using phone sensors to collect data for research studies. It logs trips and measures driving dynamics while running in the background with low-power sensing methods.

Highlights
  • Automatic driving detection
  • Measures driving dynamics
  • Low-power trip logging
  • Background operation
  • GPS usage for tracking
Features
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DriveStudy enables research institutions to collect and use driving behavior data for the purposes of a specific study. It automatically detects when driving starts and stops and uses the phone’s sensors to measure your vehicle’s driving dynamics. It also acts as a low-power logger of all of your driving trips. DriveStudy runs in the background and uses GPS. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. DriveStudy uses low-power sensing methods to reduce battery consumption as much as possible. A valid registration token is needed to use this app.

About

MyMapPoints

Features
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MyMapPoints Now you can save your secret locations in a safe and secure place and track your hikes. Keep track of your best fishing spots, record your hiking routes, remember where you found mushrooms or berries, or store any special places you don’t want to forget. What do I get? Track your hikes: Record your routes, distance, duration, and elevation directly on your device. Save your personal locations securely, locally on your device or in the cloud. Add images to locations stored locally on your device. Examples include mushrooms, berries, fishing spots, firewood, plants, herbs, cabins, hikes, hiking destinations, and more. Preview your hikes and routes with a 3D “fly-over” view. Look around: explore the terrain in 360-degree 3D at any map location. Use the app completely offline, without internet access. Display elevation (altitude) data. View and copy your exact position in geographic coordinates. 3D map view. Route planner: create your own routes and save them. Detailed 14-day weather forecast for your saved locations. Languages supported: Norwegian and English. Plus version includes: No advertisements. Upload and store images with your locations in the cloud. AI-powered insights: Get detailed trip and hike information using artificial intelligence. Ask questions and receive smart, context-based answers. Image analysis: Use “What is this?” to analyze uploaded images and get contextual information. Tap on mountains, lakes, landmarks, and sights to get detailed information. 5 offline maps instead of 1. 3D “fly-over” preview of route directions and your own tracked hikes and routes. Unlimited tracks. EULA: https://www.hiot.no/eula.html

Screenshots

DriveStudy4 screens
MyMapPoints4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DriveStudy at none against MyMapPoints's 2. DriveStudy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). MyMapPoints's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). 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. MyMapPoints sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. DriveStudy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriveStudy ships an update every 9 months, MyMapPoints every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DriveStudy versus MyMapPoints: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveStudyMyMapPoints
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB94 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCambridge Mobile Telematics Inc.Hiot AS

In-app purchases

None

DriveStudy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MyMapPoints

Subscriptions1
  • Månedlig3 Days trial$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is DriveStudy free?
DriveStudy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyMapPoints free?
MyMapPoints is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DriveStudy or MyMapPoints have ads?
Neither DriveStudy nor MyMapPoints shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveStudy or MyMapPoints?
DriveStudy ships an update every 9 months, and MyMapPoints every 3 weeks. Most recently, DriveStudy was updated on October 11, 2026 and MyMapPoints on October 12, 2026.

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