Drive.log vs Mine GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Drive.log
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Never miss route logging again. Drive.log is a GPS route logging app for drivers and motorcycle riders. It reduces startup friction and helps prevent forgotten recordings. Place the widget on your Home Screen and start logging with one tap (Premium feature). Background recording is supported, so you do not need to keep the app open while driving. Its energy-efficient design supports long route sessions. You can also leave location notes during recording, making post-drive review easier. ============================= Features GPS Recording • Energy-efficient background recording • Location note markers • Start/stop from Home Screen widget (Premium feature) Recorded Route Review • Route statistics overview • Speed, elevation, and distance charts • Map overlay for photos taken during recording • Browse and edit location notes • Distance measurement on recorded routes • Organize routes with tags Premium (Subscription | 14-day free trial) 14-day free trial included • Data export (GPX / KML / CSV / JSON) • Unlimited route recording and viewing • Access to widget features • Advanced analysis features • Customizable export settings Technical Specifications (Formats) • GPX 1.1 (GPS Exchange Format) • KML 2.2 (Keyhole Markup Language) • CSV (Comma-Separated Values) • JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) Experience easier route logging with Drive.log. ============================= About Subscriptions Your iTunes account will be charged upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Auto-renewal can be managed or turned off after purchase by going to: Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial period may be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. ============================= Links • Terms of Use (EULA): [https://drivelogapp.alsterium.com/terms](https://drivelogapp.alsterium.com/terms) • Privacy Policy: [https://drivelogapp.alsterium.com/privacy](https://drivelogapp.alsterium.com/privacy)
Mine GPS
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Records your location around the clock, every day. (Except when the recording switch is off.) - Trace your recorded movement routes - Play back your route with adjustable time and speed View distance traveled and average speed Use shortcuts to display saved time ranges with a single tap - Grid display - See visited areas at a glance View your total number of visited grids - Widget - See your last 24 hours of data at a glance Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mine GPS at every 3 weeks against Drive.log's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Drive.log sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Mine GPS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Drive.log ships an update every 3 months, Mine GPS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Drive.log | Mine GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KODAI KITSUYA | Ayumu Makikawa |
In-app purchases
Drive.log
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
Mine GPS
- Mine GPS Premium$0.991 Year









