Comparison

I vs MateDrive

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

Head to head
About

I

Features
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A I-Training é uma plataforma técnica profissional dedicada ao setor automóvel, desenvolvida para mecânicos, técnicos, eletricistas auto e oficinas que pretendem evoluir continuamente as suas competências e acompanhar a rápida transformação tecnológica da indústria. Combinando formação prática, conhecimento técnico especializado e suporte profissional, a app I-Training permite aceder a conteúdos técnicos de alto nível, melhorar diagnósticos, aumentar a eficiência em oficina e acompanhar as tecnologias mais recentes do setor automóvel. Principais funcionalidades Formação Técnica Especializada Acesso a cursos técnicos profissionais nas áreas mais críticas do setor automóvel, incluindo: Diagnóstico automóvel avançado Eletrónica automóvel Veículos híbridos e elétricos (EV/HEV) Ar condicionado automóvel Caixas de velocidades automáticas Programação, codificação e sistemas eletrónicos Conteúdos Técnicos e Atualizações Documentação técnica profissional Procedimentos e metodologias de diagnóstico Atualizações tecnológicas do setor Dicas práticas para aplicação em oficina Suporte Técnico Profissional Ligação direta ao conhecimento técnico da I-Training para apoio na resolução de problemas complexos de diagnóstico e eletrónica automóvel. Plataforma de Aprendizagem Flexível Formação modular e progressiva Acesso em qualquer lugar Conteúdos práticos e orientados para a realidade de oficina Evolução técnica contínua Focada em Profissionais do Setor Automóvel Desenvolvida por especialistas do setor para: Mecânicos Técnicos de diagnóstico Eletricistas automóvel Oficinas independentes Profissionais em evolução técnica A I-Training ajuda profissionais a aumentar a eficiência, reduzir erros de diagnóstico, melhorar a qualidade do serviço e preparar-se para o futuro da mobilidade. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MateDrive

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Turn the driving and charging data in TeslaMate into a clear history and insights you can understand at a glance. MateDrive is a native iPhone app for self-hosted TeslaMate users. Explore live vehicle status, drives, charging sessions, energy statistics, and trip analysis in one clean, intuitive experience. One timeline for every event Follow drives and charging sessions in chronological order to understand how your day and energy use connect. Turn numbers into useful insights The redesigned statistics dashboard reveals driving patterns, energy flow, efficiency, charging mix, and activity by time of day. Discover trips you may have missed MateDrive analyzes driving history and recommends trips you have not saved yet. Group related drives and review total distance and energy use. Live vehicle status Check battery level, estimated range, location, inside and outside temperature, tire pressure, lock status, and Sentry Mode. Detailed drive and charging records Explore route maps, speed, power and elevation charts, energy consumption, charging cost, charging speed, and battery progression. Your data stays on your server MateDrive never connects directly to Tesla servers. Vehicle data comes from your personal TeslaMate installation. Requirements - A self-hosted TeslaMate instance - Network access to your TeslaMate server Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

I3 screens
MateDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MateDrive at every 3 days against I's every 2 weeks. I's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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. I sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and MateDrive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I ships an update every 2 weeks, MateDrive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
I versus MateDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMateDrive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuto-mateDaily Prompt

In-app purchases

2 purchases

I

Subscriptions2
  • Subscrição Premium Mensal1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Subscrição Premium Anual1 Month trial$89.991 Year
3 purchases

MateDrive

Subscriptions2
  • MateDrive Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • MateDrive Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • MateDrive Premium Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is I free?
I is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MateDrive free?
MateDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do I or MateDrive have ads?
Neither I nor MateDrive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, I or MateDrive?
I ships an update every 2 weeks, and MateDrive every 3 days. Most recently, I was updated on October 1, 2026 and MateDrive on September 14, 2026.

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