Comparison

MotorWeek vs Driven

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

Head to head
About

MotorWeek

Access a library of automotive content, including new car reviews and EV guides. Watch the latest programs, read news stories, and listen to podcasts on demand. Easily share content with friends and family.

Highlights
  • New car reviews
  • EV guide
  • Watch latest programs
  • Read news stories
  • Listen to podcasts
  • Share content
Features
Read full description

MotorWeek is an American television news magazine program that focuses on the automotive industry. The program is produced by Maryland Public Television for PBS, and airs on MAVTV. The MotorWeek App allows you to explore MotorWeek content whenever you want, share stories with your friends, and watch our latest programs all from your mobile device! Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button.. • Read news stories, listen to podcasts, and other information from the station all in one place. The MotorWeek App is brought to you by the people at MotorWeek, and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, on whatever device you have! https://motorweek.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com

About

Driven

This app offers a streaming service for car enthusiasts, featuring original series, master classes, and curated YouTube content. It includes social media tools to foster discussion and engagement among users.

Highlights
  • Premium original series
  • Master classes
  • Curated YouTube content
  • Social media tools
  • User engagement features
Features
Read full description

On Driven, car fans can stream everything from premium original series to master classes to curated content from popular and under-the-radar YouTubers — all paired with social media tools to spark conversation and promote engagement.

Screenshots

MotorWeek4 screens
Driven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MotorWeek at 5.0 against Driven's 4.0. MotorWeek also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Driven's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MotorWeek holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MotorWeek's written reviews are positive against 75% of Driven's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MotorWeek ships an update every 3 months, Driven every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MotorWeek versus Driven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotorWeekDriven
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (22 ratings) — better4.0 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2224 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB87 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMaryland Department of General ServicesDriven Studios

Customer experience

MotorWeek

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Driven

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

MotorWeek

No in-app purchases

None

Driven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MotorWeek free?
MotorWeek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Driven free?
Driven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MotorWeek or Driven?
MotorWeek is rated higher. MotorWeek averages 5.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Driven averages 4.0 from 24 ratings.
Do MotorWeek or Driven have ads?
Driven shows ads; MotorWeek does not.
Which is updated more often, MotorWeek or Driven?
MotorWeek ships an update every 3 months, and Driven every 4 days. Most recently, MotorWeek was updated on September 25, 2026 and Driven on September 26, 2026.

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