Comparison

DriveScore vs PLC Ninja

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

Head to head
About

DriveScore

This app uses GPS to accurately measure your driving speed and track each trip automatically. It provides a "Drive Score" based on your driving behavior and allows you to share and compare your trips with friends. It's designed for all types of drivers and vehicles.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS speedometer
  • Automatic trip tracking
  • Drive Score calculation
  • Shareable trip cards
  • Leaderboard comparisons
  • Offline GPS functionality
Features
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DriveScore turns every drive into real numbers. Measure your speed with GPS accuracy, track each trip automatically, and share your results with friends. REAL-TIME GPS SPEEDOMETER • Current, average, and top speed — in mph or km/h • High-accuracy GPS that works offline • Clean, readable display + HUD windshield mode AUTOMATIC TRIP TRACKING • Every drive recorded for you — distance, time, route, and speed • Full trip history, no manual logs • Open any past trip and see exactly how it went YOUR DRIVE SCORE • Every trip gets a score from how you actually drove • See where you were smooth, fast, or all over the place • Chase your own best and watch it climb SHARE & COMPARE WITH FRIENDS • Share a clean trip card — top speed, distance, and score • Compare drives head-to-head and climb the leaderboard • Turn an ordinary drive into a challenge BUILT FOR EVERY DRIVER • Car, motorcycle, bike, road trips, or the daily commute • mph, km/h, and knots • Lightweight, no clutter, no sign-up to start Download DriveScore and turn every drive into stats worth sharing. Contact us: fiserjoseph09258@icloud.com Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cyjodA93SgBAW6LDswD_eMxy0SGBV44B3MvjbVoHWcI/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PLC Ninja

Access live PLC data directly from your mobile device. Connect via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or serial adapter to monitor inputs, outputs, timers, counters, and analog values in real-time while in the field.

Highlights
  • Real-time PLC data monitoring
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and serial connection support
  • View inputs and outputs
  • Monitor timers and counters
  • Access analog values
Features
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PLC Ninja puts live PLC data on your phone. Connect over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or a serial adapter, and see every input, output, timer, counter and analog value updating in real time — standing at the panel, not walking back to the office. PLC Ninja is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Rockwell Automation, Siemens AG, AutomationDirect, or Mitsubishi Electric. Allen-Bradley, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, MicroLogix, SLC 500, RSLogix and Studio 5000 are trademarks of Rockwell Automation. SIMATIC, S7 and LOGO! are trademarks of Siemens AG. DirectLOGIC is a trademark of AutomationDirect. MELSEC and FX are trademarks of Mitsubishi Electric. All product names are used only to identify the equipment this app can connect to. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://plcninja-support.github.io/support/privacy.html

Screenshots

DriveScore4 screens
PLC Ninja4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PLC Ninja at 100% against DriveScore's 0%. PLC Ninja also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DriveScore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PLC Ninja sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PLC Ninja holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DriveScore's written reviews are positive against 100% of PLC Ninja's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriveScore ships an update every 2 months, PLC Ninja every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DriveScore versus PLC Ninja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveScorePLC Ninja
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert ClarkSHAOHUA YI

Customer experience

DriveScore

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

PLC Ninja

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DriveScore

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Trial7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Annual$29.991 Year
6 purchases

PLC Ninja

Subscriptions6
  • Standard$3.991 Month
  • Professional$8.991 Month
  • Ultimate$14.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Standard$39.991 Year
  • Professional$89.991 Year
  • Ultimate$149.991 Year

Questions

Is DriveScore free?
DriveScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PLC Ninja free?
PLC Ninja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DriveScore or PLC Ninja?
PLC Ninja is rated higher. DriveScore averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PLC Ninja averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do DriveScore or PLC Ninja have ads?
Neither DriveScore nor PLC Ninja shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveScore or PLC Ninja?
DriveScore ships an update every 2 months, and PLC Ninja every 3 weeks. Most recently, DriveScore was updated on October 18, 2026 and PLC Ninja on October 5, 2026.

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