Comparison

Drive.log vs Mine GPS

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

Head to head
About

Drive.log

Features
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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)

About

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/

Screenshots

Drive.log4 screens
Mine GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drive.log ships an update every 3 months, Mine GPS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Drive.log versus Mine GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrive.logMine GPS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.518 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKODAI KITSUYAAyumu Makikawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Drive.log

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
1 purchases

Mine GPS

Subscriptions1
  • Mine GPS Premium$0.991 Year

Questions

Is Drive.log free?
Drive.log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mine GPS free?
Mine GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drive.log or Mine GPS have ads?
Neither Drive.log nor Mine GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drive.log or Mine GPS?
Drive.log ships an update every 3 months, and Mine GPS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drive.log was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mine GPS on October 30, 2026.

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