Garage App Social vs DrivnBye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Garage App Social
Connect with fellow car and motorcycle lovers globally. Showcase your vehicles, discover local events, plan scenic routes, and join communities based on shared automotive passions. Find and chat with enthusiasts worldwide.
- Virtual vehicle garage
- Discover local car meets and shows
- Smart search for members and vehicles
- Route planner for drives and rides
- Join local and global interest groups
- Direct messaging with push notifications
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GarageApp - Car & Motorcycle Social Network Connect with car and motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide. Showcase your vehicles, join local car meets, and build your automotive community. KEY FEATURES: Events & Car Shows Discover local automotive events, car shows, and meets. See guest lists, add yourself to participant lists, and connect with attendees. Smart Search Find members and vehicles by brand, model, year, trim, location, or keywords. Discover Porsches in your city, classic Harleys nationwide, or any vehicle that interests you. Route Planner Plan scenic drives and riding routes solo or with friends. Create, share, and explore the best roads for your next adventure. Perfect for weekend cruises, group rides, and road trips. Virtual Garage Display your vehicles and discover what other enthusiasts are driving in your area and around the world. Local & Global Groups Join communities based on location or shared interests. Participate in forums, group chats, and member discussions. Stay connected with fellow enthusiasts who share your passion. Direct Messaging Chat with other members instantly with push notifications. Make friends and stay connected through private and group messages. Perfect For: Car collectors, motorcycle riders, classic car owners, automotive photographers, car show enthusiasts, track day participants, and anyone passionate about vehicles. Garage Membership plans: 1 or 12 months · Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. · Subscription is controlled from your Itunes account and automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. · Privacy policy: https://garageapp.com/privacy-policy.html · Terms of Use: https://garageapp.com/terms-and-conditions.html · Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.
DrivnBye
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.
- 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
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From the start, our mission has been to create an app in collaboration with the community—designed by automotive enthusiasts, for automotive enthusiasts. Every feature has been inspired by your ideas and developed with your feedback. This community-driven approach has enabled us to deliver innovative features that set us apart and redefine the automotive experience. MORE THAN SOCIAL MEDIA Take photo sharing to the next level. DrivnBye lets you showcase your passion in ways the automotive world has never seen. FIND LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Easily discover local businesses that cater to your automotive needs. Support small businesses and find trusted services near you. CONNECT WITHOUT USERNAMES Simplify the way you connect by searching for others through make and model. It’s the perfect solution when exchanging usernames isn’t an option. EXPLORE AUTOMOTIVE CULTURE Explore and connect with global automotive cultures using map view. Discover enthusiasts and their diverse automotive styles. EVENTS MADE EASY Create, attend, and organize automotive events with features like attendee lists, photo galleries, and all the tools you need for a standout experience. VIRTUAL GARAGE Track and manage all your vehicles and modifications in one place. Keep your builds organized and easily accessible. Joining DrivnBye means you’re more than just a user—you’re helping build a thriving community of automotive enthusiasts. Your passion and input are creating a place where we can all connect, share, and inspire each other. Download DrivnBye now and be part of a movement that’s bringing our community together, united by our shared passion for all things automotive. Together, We Drive. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DrivnBye at 88% against Garage App Social's 42%. DrivnBye also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Garage App Social sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and DrivnBye sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DrivnBye holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 348 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Garage App Social's written reviews are positive against 88% of DrivnBye's.
| Parameter | Garage App Social | DrivnBye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (136 ratings) | 4.9 (348 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | 88.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 136 | 348 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SDC Marketing Inc | DrivnBye |
Customer experience
Garage App Social
DrivnBye
Bugs and requests
Garage App Social
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
DrivnBye
Reported bugs
2 issues- Verification code not being received via email
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to share driving routes for cruises
- Longer expiration for posted events
- Improved post ratio management
In-app purchases
Garage App Social
- Garage App Monthly Plan3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Garage App 3 Months Plan3 Days trial$14.993 Months
- Garage App Annual Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
DrivnBye
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Annual$89.991 Year
- 1 Boost$5.99
- 5 Boosts$24.99
- 10 Boosts$39.99
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- 15 Boosts$49.99








