Comparison

MNDriveLog vs DriveLogs

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

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About

MNDriveLog

Features
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MNDriveLog makes it easy for Minnesota teen drivers to track their required practice driving hours—and auto-generates a completed version of the official state driving log PDF. Whether you're preparing for your license or helping a new driver stay on track, MNDriveLog simplifies the process. Key Features: • Add driving sessions with practiced skills and day/night tracking • Automatically totals hours and minutes in the UI and final PDF • Edit or delete past entries anytime • Generates a filled PDF that matches the official MN state layout • Share or print the log directly from the app Perfect for new drivers, parents, and instructors who want a clean, stress-free way to manage practice time. No more math errors or messy handwriting! Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), or any other government agency. It simply helps users complete the publicly available form, which can be found at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/license-and-id/driver-education.

About

DriveLogs

This app automatically tracks driving hours for student drivers using GPS. It includes parent verification, detailed progress reports, and face verification for secure logging. It's designed to meet DMV requirements for driving logs and offers educational content.

Highlights
  • GPS-powered automatic driving session tracking
  • Parent/guardian verification and certification
  • Detailed progress reports and analytics
  • Face verification for secure logging
  • Meets DMV requirements for driving logs
  • Educational driving content
Features
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DriveLogs is the driving log tracker and DMV test-prep app designed specifically for student drivers and supervising parents. Effortlessly track required permit hours, practice state-specific permit exams, receive parent certifications, and generate official DMV-compliant drive logs. Ditch the paper logbook. DriveLogs automatically records your driving sessions, accurately splits day and night driving hours, and gives parents total peace of mind. Key Features: • Automatic GPS Session Tracking: Records driving time, distance, and route maps with high accuracy. • Automated Day & Night Calculation: Automatically calculates daytime versus nighttime driving based on local astronomical sunset times. • 50-State DMV Practice Exams: Prepare to pass your learner's permit test on the first try with comprehensive state-specific practice quizzes. • Parent/Guardian Digital Certification: Supervisors can review routes, check telemetrics, and digitally sign off on completed hours. • Official DMV-Compliant PDF Logs: Export and print cleanly formatted chronological drive logs complete with digital supervisor signatures, ready for your DMV license appointment. • Driving Skills Curriculum: Track mastery of essential road skills, from parallel parking and three-point turns to highway merging and adverse weather driving. • Biometric Verification: Built-in verification ensures logged driving hours are legitimate and audit-proof. Perfect For: • Teen and student drivers (ages 14–18+) working toward their learner's permit or driver's license • Parents and guardians supervising state graduated driver licensing (GDL) hours • Driving schools and certified instructors managing student progress • Anyone preparing for their state DMV permit knowledge test Why Families Choose DriveLogs: Unlike paper log sheets or generic mileage apps, DriveLogs is tailor-made for state Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) requirements. From your very first practice drive to your final DMV appointment, DriveLogs keeps the journey to your driver's license organized, compliant, and stress-free. Download DriveLogs today and start logging your hours the smart way!

Screenshots

MNDriveLog4 screens
DriveLogs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MNDriveLog at none against DriveLogs's shown. MNDriveLog also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MNDriveLog versus DriveLogs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMNDriveLogDriveLogs
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor C Van HeeMark Paul

In-app purchases

None

MNDriveLog

No in-app purchases

None

DriveLogs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MNDriveLog free?
MNDriveLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriveLogs free?
DriveLogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MNDriveLog or DriveLogs have ads?
DriveLogs shows ads; MNDriveLog does not.

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