Comparison

Auto Express vs DriveLife

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

Head to head
About

Auto Express

Access the UK's top-selling weekly car magazine on your iPhone or iPad. Get the latest car news, in-depth reviews, group tests, and coverage of motoring issues that matter. Stay informed about new models, car verdicts, and transport policy.

Highlights
  • Latest car news and reviews
  • In-depth car group tests
  • Ground-breaking features
  • Product reviews
  • Motoring issues coverage
  • New model insights
Features
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The digital edition of Auto Express brings the UK’s best-selling weekly car magazine to your iPhone or iPad. Auto Express gives you the very latest car news and reviews, with in-depth car group tests, ground-breaking features, product reviews and top-quality coverage of the motoring issues that matter. Whether it’s inside info on the hottest new models, the definitive verdict on the best cars on sale, or the lowdown on the Government’s latest transport policy, we provide everything you need for your weekly motoring fix. All the subscriptions are auto-renewable subscription directly from the App Store. Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Subscription costs: 3 month sub £17.99 6 month sub £35.99 12 month sub £69.99 Please click here to read our Privacy Policy: http://www.dennis.co.uk/privacy and here to read our Terms of Use: http://www.dennis.co.uk/subs/terms

About

DriveLife

Connect with fellow car enthusiasts, discover local car events and shows, and manage your vehicle collection. Share your passion, showcase your rides, and stay updated with the latest automotive news and media.

Highlights
  • Discover local car events and venues
  • Connect with nearby car enthusiasts
  • List and advertise your own car events
  • Create a digital garage for your vehicles
  • Chat with other car owners
  • Access car news and media updates
Features
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Born in the heart of the car community, DriveLife unlocks a world of car events and car shows, venues, fellow enthusiasts nearby and more. Key Features: - Discover & Connect: Explore local events, venues, and car owners in your area. Meet like-minded car enthusiasts and expand your automotive network. - Add Events: List your own upcoming events and advertise them to an audience of over 700,000 fellow petrolheads - Your Garage: Keep a digital record of your current and past vehicles, including details, photos, and memories. Showcase your ride, link your social profiles, website, and more, all in one place. - Connect with Car Owners: Easily find and chat with fellow car owners. Share your passion, get advice, and stay connected with the car community. Download DriveLife today and fuel your passion - Stay Informed: Get the latest car news, videos, and media updates straight to your feed. - Powered by Car Events, the world's largest car events platform

Screenshots

Auto Express4 screens
DriveLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DriveLife at 83% against Auto Express's 32%. DriveLife also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 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. Auto Express sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.49 per 3 months. DriveLife asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Express ships an update every 2 months, DriveLife weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Auto Express versus DriveLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto ExpressDriveLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB127 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCarwow Studio LimitedDriveNation

Customer experience

Auto Express

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative56.3%

DriveLife

Written reviews23 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Auto Express

Subscriptions4
  • 3 Month Subscription$19.493 Months
  • Auto Express subscription1 Month trial$20.993 Months
  • Auto Express subscription1 Month trial$129.991 Year
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  • 12 Month Subscription$129.991 Year
One-time6
  • Issue 1449 of Auto Express Magazine Replica$2.99
  • Issue 1432 of Auto Express Magazine Replica$2.99
  • Issue 1425 of Auto Express Magazine Replica$2.99
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  • Issue 1423 of Auto Express Magazine Replica$2.99
  • Issue 1422 of Auto Express Magazine Replica$2.99
  • Issue 1421 of Auto Express Magazine Replica$2.99
None

DriveLife

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auto Express free?
Auto Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DriveLife free?
DriveLife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auto Express or DriveLife have ads?
Neither Auto Express nor DriveLife shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Express or DriveLife?
Auto Express ships an update every 2 months, and DriveLife weekly. Most recently, Auto Express was updated on November 6, 2026 and DriveLife on November 3, 2026.

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