DriveStudy vs MyMapPoints
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic driving detection
- Measures driving dynamics
- Low-power trip logging
- Background operation
- GPS usage for tracking
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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.
MyMapPoints
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. MyMapPoints sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. DriveStudy asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | DriveStudy | MyMapPoints |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cambridge Mobile Telematics Inc. | Hiot AS |
In-app purchases
DriveStudy
No in-app purchases
MyMapPoints
- Månedlig3 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Remove Ads$4.99
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