Comparison

Guardian vs Driven

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

Head to head
About

Guardian

Features
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Guardian-i App The Guardian-i app is designed to seamlessly integrate with the Guardian-i security device, enabling users to manage and monitor their vehicle’s security in real time. With a Bluetooth connection, users can access stored data, manage user profiles, and perform essential security functions directly from their mobile device. Key Features: - User Management: Connect via Bluetooth to the Guardian-i device to load and manage stored user data. - Security & Control: Monitor system status and ensure only authorized users have access. - Seamless Integration: Designed for easy and intuitive operation with Guardian-i. For proper functionality, users must connect their Guardian-i device via Bluetooth.

About

Driven

Precisely track your car's performance with automatic trip logging. Analyze 0-60 times, top speeds, and acceleration curves. Ideal for car enthusiasts seeking detailed driving data.

Highlights
  • Automatic trip tracking
  • 0-60 mph timing
  • Top speed and speed-over-time breakdown
  • Trip history with detailed stats
  • Advanced acceleration analytics
  • Exportable data
Features
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Driven is the precision speed tracker built for car enthusiasts who want real data, not estimates. Track every trip automatically and get a full breakdown of how your car performs — from your 0-60 time to top speed, acceleration curves, and beyond. Whether you're logging a Sunday drive or pushing your car on a back road, Driven captures every detail. WHAT YOU GET • Automatic trip tracking — starts and stops with your drive • 0-60 mph timing, accurate and repeatable • Top speed and speed-over-time breakdown • Trip history with detailed per-run stats • Clean, data-first interface built for enthusiasts DRIVEN PRO Unlock the full performance suite: • Advanced acceleration and braking analytics • Deeper trip breakdowns and comparison tools • Full session history with exportable data Driven is built for legal use on private roads and closed courses. Always obey traffic laws and speed limits on public roads. Know your numbers. Know your car. Support Email: team@revfluence.ai Privacy URL: https://www.trydriven.app/privacy Support URL: https://www.trydriven.app/support This app follows the Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Guardian4 screens
Driven3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guardian at none against Driven's 6. Guardian also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). Driven's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price 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. Driven sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Guardian asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guardian ships an update every 6 months, Driven every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Guardian versus Driven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuardianDriven
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonarch TrackingRevfluence, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Guardian

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Driven

Subscriptions6
  • Driven Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Driven Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Driven Monthly $14.99$14.991 Month
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  • Driven_Monthly_19.99$19.991 Month
  • Driven Annual Pro$29.991 Year
  • Driven Annual $49.99 3 Day Trial3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Guardian free?
Guardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Driven free?
Driven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guardian or Driven have ads?
Driven shows ads; Guardian does not.
Which is updated more often, Guardian or Driven?
Guardian ships an update every 6 months, and Driven every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guardian was updated on October 6, 2026 and Driven on October 15, 2026.

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