OwnTracks vs Vlue Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OwnTracks
This app lets you create a private log of your locations or share them with others. It prioritizes data security and privacy by using open protocols. Be mindful that continuous GPS use can impact battery life.
- Private location diary
- Location sharing
- Open-source
- Open protocols
- Data security and privacy
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OwnTracks - Your location companion OwnTracks allows you to keep track of your own location. You can build your private location diary or share it with your family and friends. OwnTracks is open-source and uses open protocols for communication so you can be sure your data stays secure and private. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Vlue Driver
This ridesharing app offers drivers higher earnings and more freedom with a flexible ride system and flat fees. Drivers can choose profitable tiers and understand their earnings upfront, as ride fees remain consistent regardless of distance. The app is currently operational in Florida and expanding nationwide.
- Higher earnings potential
- Flexible ride system
- Flat, consistent ride fees
- Choose profitable tiers
- Fast driver approval
- Nationwide expansion
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Vlue ridesharing is making driving on your own time worth it again. Higher earnings. More freedom. With flat fees and a flexible ride system. Drivers can finally choose the eligible tiers that make the most money. Stop being penalized for rides that cost you money. Stop guessing how much you’ll earn for every ride. Ride fees never change on Vlue - no matter the length or distance. Ready to drive for more? Just download/install and apply through the Vlue Driver app. Most drivers are approved in minutes. Vlue is fully operational in Florida and coming soon to more states nationwide! Not in Florida? Download/install now and we’ll notify you when we’re up and running near you. Why Vlue? Vlue puts the sharing in ridesharing with a rewarding and affordable experience for our drivers. Our unique algorithm makes ridesharing efficient and easy to pass our savings on to you. By driving with Vlue, you’re supporting a network of riders and drivers who believe in an affordable future for ridesharing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OwnTracks at 69% against Vlue Driver's 21%. OwnTracks also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Vlue Driver's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (110 vs 32). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OwnTracks holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 110 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of OwnTracks's written reviews are positive against 21% of Vlue Driver's.
OwnTracks ships an update every 3 weeks, Vlue Driver every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | OwnTracks | Vlue Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (32 ratings) — better | 3.5 (110 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better | 20.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 110 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Krey | Vlue Logistic LLC |
Customer experience
OwnTracks
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In-app purchases
OwnTracks
No in-app purchases
Vlue Driver
No in-app purchases
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