DrivnBye vs TrainTracker App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
TrainTracker App
Log and explore real-time train sightings across North America. Share your discoveries, view what others have spotted, and track your sighting history with badges. Features an interactive map and community feed for railfans.
- Log train sightings with photos and GPS
- Interactive map with railroad-colored pins
- Community sighting feed
- User profiles with badges
- Searchable railroad picker
- Dark mode support
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TrainTracker is the railfan community's sighting map. Log the trains you spot, see what others have found, and explore sightings across North America in real time. SPOT AND LOG Quickly log train sightings with locomotive number, railroad, train symbol, direction of travel, photos, and GPS location. Tag your sightings and add YouTube video links. EXPLORE THE MAP Browse an interactive map with color-coded pins for every railroad. Filter by time range, railroad, and more. Tap any pin to see sighting details and photos. COMMUNITY FEED See what other railfans are spotting in your area and across the country. View sightings from the last 24 hours or browse the full archive with search and filters. YOUR PROFILE Track your sighting history, earn badges as you log more sightings, and share your profile with other railfans. Set your home location to see nearby activity. DARK MODE Full dark mode support throughout the app. Toggle it from your profile. FEATURES - Log sightings with photo, location, railroad, locomotive number, and train symbol - Interactive map with railroad-colored pins and direction arrows - Community sighting feed with nearby and recent tabs - Searchable railroad picker with 100+ railroads - Sighting archive with search, time filters, and railroad filters - User profiles with badges, referral links, and sighting history - Pull-to-refresh on all screens - Dark mode support - Feedback form to help us improve Built for railfans, by railfans. TrainTracker is an independent platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any railroad company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrainTracker App at none against DrivnBye's 6. DrivnBye's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (348 vs 15). On price, rating 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. DrivnBye sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TrainTracker App asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DrivnBye against 4.8 for TrainTracker App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrivnBye has 348 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of DrivnBye's written reviews are positive against 80% of TrainTracker App's.
| Parameter | DrivnBye | TrainTracker App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (348 ratings) — better | 4.8 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 348 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DrivnBye | SAMUEL NICHOLAS HAJEK |
Customer experience
DrivnBye
TrainTracker App
Bugs and 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
TrainTracker App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
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
TrainTracker App
No in-app purchases
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