Trailead vs Drive Crew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Trailead
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You know the feeling: youβre leading a ride or following the group, and someone takes the wrong turn, misses the exit, or vanishes at the next light. Trailead ends that chaos. Built for riders and drivers who travel together, Trailead keeps every car and motorcycle in sync β from the first turn to the last stop. With Trailead, you can: - Stay effortlessly connected to your group in real time - Always see the route and exactly where the lead driver is - Create or join drives with clear starting points, stops, and destinations - Choose public rides to meet new people, or private ones for your crew - Enjoy a stress-free drive with live navigation made for groups - No more βWhere are you?β messages. No more missed turns. - Just smooth, coordinated rides from the city to the coast. Upgrade to Trailead Plus or Pro for ad-free drives, private rooms, priority syncing, and advanced convoy tools. Trailead brings back the joy of driving together β the freedom to move as one. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Drive Crew
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DRIVE CREW β THE APP TO FIND, ORGANIZE, AND ENJOY YOUR CAR OUTINGS Drive Crew brings together everything you need to make the most of your automotive outings. Discover road trips, rides, rallies, and events near you, join other enthusiasts, or create your own outings. On the road, Drive Crew keeps you on track with a shared itinerary, a synced convoy, voice messages, and alerts. DISCOVER CAR OUTINGS NEAR YOU Easily find road trips, rides, rallies, club outings, and automotive events around you. Browse outings, check their routes, then join the ones that match what youβre looking for. Whether you want a ride this weekend or a road trip to plan ahead, Drive Crew helps you find new reasons to drive. ORGANIZE YOUR OWN OUTINGS Create your own event in the app: a ride with friends, a road trip, a touring rally, a club outing, or a gathering. Prepare your itinerary, add stops, waypoints, and points of interest, then invite participants to join. You can also import a GPX file to turn an existing route into a Drive Crew outing. DRIVE IN CONVOY WITHOUT GETTING SEPARATED Once the outing starts, every driver follows the same synced itinerary and can track the convoyβs progress. Easily find the other participants and stay aligned on the route, even on complex roads or long outings. The goal: smoother convoys that are easier to lead and more enjoyable, without endless messages, calls, or unnecessary stops. STAY IN TOUCH WITHOUT TAKING YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD Voice messages let you communicate quickly while driving. Send a message to the group, to a specific participant, or leave a voice message at a point on the route. Messages are read aloud automatically so you can stay focused on the road. KEEP YOUR OUTINGS SAFER WITH ALERTS Quickly report a hazard on the road: gravel, a stray animal, an obstacle, slowdown, or any other risk. Alerts help other participants anticipate and adapt their driving, especially on country roads, mountain passes, winding routes, or long rides. CREATE AND MANAGE YOUR CAR EVENTS Organize outings open to your group or to other enthusiasts: rally, ride, road trip, club outing, or gathering. Add the useful details, the route, and points of interest so participants know exactly what to expect. Prepare your routes ahead of time, share the key info, and make convoy coordination easier on the day. BUILT FOR CAR CLUBS Clubs can publish their events, give their outings more visibility, and make convoy organization easier. Drive Crew centralizes outings and improves the member experience before, during, and after the drive. CUSTOMIZE YOUR PROFILE AND YOUR CAR Create your driver profile and connect easily with other enthusiasts. Personalize your car with a dedicated avatar: import a photo or describe your vehicle to generate a representation. Each participant becomes easier to spot in the convoy. FOR ENTHUSIASTS, GROUPS, AND ORGANIZERS Drive Crew is for everyone who loves to drive: car enthusiasts, groups of friends, clubs, organizers, and participants in rallies or road trips. Find an outing near you. Create your next road trip. Gather your crew. And enjoy the road. Drive Crew turns every outing into a connected, organized, and calmer convoy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drive Crew at none against Trailead's 7. Trailead's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Trailead sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Drive Crew asks for nothing beyond the download.
Trailead ships an update every 3 days, Drive Crew every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trailead | Drive Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StyleUpp Ltd. | Paul Duthoit |
In-app purchases
Trailead
- Trailead Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Trailead Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
- Trailead Plus Annual$29.991 Year
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- Trailead Pro Annual$99.991 Year
- Trailead Supporter$2.99
- Trailead Patron$5.99
- Trailead Champion$14.99
Drive Crew
No in-app purchases








