Comparison

Communauto vs Canoo

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

Head to head
About

Communauto

Access a large fleet of vehicles available 24/7 for short or long-term rentals. Pay only for the time and distance used, with gas and maintenance included. Book, locate, and manage your rentals easily through the app.

Highlights
  • Rent cars by the minute, hour, or day
  • Unlock and lock vehicles with the app
  • Locate and book FLEX cars for spontaneous trips
  • Filter vehicle searches and view key information
  • Manage reservations (modify, extend, cancel)
  • Share trips with co-members
  • Estimate trip costs and report issues
Features
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Join now and access a fleet of thousands of Communauto vehicles available 24/7 in Canada (Halifax, Montreal, Québec, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Gatineau, Boisbriand, Terrebonne, Rimouski, Vicoriaville, Laval, Sainte-Thérèse, MRC des Collines, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Guelph, Cambridge, Edmonton, Calgary) and in France (Paris and surrounding areas). • Rent a carshare at low cost for a few minutes, an hour, a day or more and unlock it with the app! • Pay only according to use (time and distance). Gas and maintenance are included in our rates. How does it work? The Communauto app allows you to: • Search and book a vehicle up to 30 days in advance for planned trips • Locate and block a FLEX car for your spontaneous trips • Unlock and lock cars • Filter your vehicle searches and get key information: car number, model, location, etc. • View your upcoming, past or cancelled trips • Modify, extend or cancel your reservations • Share trips with your co-members • Be notified by notification before a booking starts, or when one of your purchase receipts is being processed • Estimate the cost of your trips and report any damage or uncleanliness • Activate the gas credit card or submit your gas receipts • View your account statement • Update your profile info Use Communauto: • To run some errands or to get to the restaurant • To explore your city or get to your activities • For your next family vacation • For a romantic getaway • For a work trip or meeting • For your next move • To get wherever you need to go! Communauto for businesses: • More freedom and less hassle: a fleet available day and night and 24/7 support • More simplicity, less management (maintenance included, simplified driver addition) and say goodbye to expense accounts (one detailed monthly bill) • Save money: only pay for the time and the distance travelled by employees. Price of gas included in the rates. Attractive flat rates for long-distance trips Don't wait any longer to test the Communauto carsharing service and take advantage of the many perks offered. Download the app now to discover the cars and stations near you! To find out more: www.communauto.com For any questions about the app, use our contact form.

About

Canoo

Discover Canada with curated recommendations for attractions and activities. Access over 2,000 free or discounted experiences nationwide, including parks, museums, and cultural events. Build connections and a sense of belonging in your new home.

Highlights
  • Free entry to 2,000+ Canadian experiences
  • Discounts on parks, museums, and events
  • Travel savings with VIA Rail
  • Exclusive member-only perks
  • Curated partner offers
Features
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Canoo is a unique app that connects newcomers with their new home, Canada, through handpicked recommendations for the best things to see and do. It is your companion to explore, save, and feel at home. Around one million members enjoy free or discounted access to more than 2,000 experiences across the country. This includes parks, museums, historic sites, arts and culture, sports events, science centres, and more, along with member-only perks and offers curated with our partners. When newcomers see and experience what Canada has to offer, they build connections and a sense of home. More than 85 percent of Canoo members report a stronger sense of belonging in Canada after experiencing Canoo. You’ve made it here. Let Canoo open more doors. Let’s explore Canada. What you get with Canoo • Free entry to more than 2,000 of the best experiences in Canada, including parks, festivals, museums, historical sites, performing arts and sports events, and more. • Savings on travel with VIA Rail, for you and up to four children • Exclusive member-only perks and offers curated with our partners Who can join • Age 18 or older • Became a Canadian citizen in the last 365 days or a Permanent Resident in the last 5 years Membership Canoo membership now lasts beyond one year, with benefits that continue to evolve over time so you can keep discovering more of Canada. NEED HELP? Contact Canoo Support to solve your issue before posting a review: https://canoo.zendesk.com/hc/en-ca/requests/new About Canoo Canoo is delivered by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, a national charity empowering newcomers feel at home in Canada.

Screenshots

Communauto4 screens
Canoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Canoo at 4.8 against Communauto's 1.8. Canoo also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 11%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canoo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canoo has 322 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Communauto's written reviews are positive against 47% of Canoo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Communauto ships an update every 3 months, Canoo weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Communauto versus Canoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommunautoCanoo
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (8 ratings)4.8 (322 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.0% of reviews47.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8322 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRéservauto Inc.Institute for Canadian Citizenship

Customer experience

Communauto

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive11.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative82.1%

Canoo

All ratings322 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative49.4%

User reviews

Communauto

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚗 Convenient car-sharing alternative to ownership
  • 💰 Competitive pricing compared to traditional rentals
  • 📍 Proximity of vehicles to users in some areas
  • 🆕 New fleet of vehicles recently added
  • ⚡ Easy trip start/end when functioning properly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🗺️ GPS inaccuracy showing unavailable cars
  • 🔐 Persistent login/authentication issues
  • 💳 Unexpected and hidden fees
  • 🚙 Dirty and damaged vehicles

Canoo

From 322 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Smooth experience
  • 💡 Welcoming for newcomers
  • 🚀 Helpful customer support
  • 👍 Easy check-in

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Scanning issues
  • 🐛 Registration problems
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Limited coverage in certain areas

Bugs and requests

Communauto

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App requires login every time it opens
  • Map shows cars that don't exist at location
  • Cannot start or end trips due to app errors
  • Geolocation not updating properly
  • App freezes when clicking on vehicles
Show 11 more
  • Blank white screen on app launch
  • Password manager incompatibility with login
  • Trip not recording despite car being locked
  • Vehicle unlock/lock failures
  • Sensor errors (false 'keys missing' or 'engine on' alerts)
  • App slow to refresh car availability
  • Reservation changes without user consent
  • Charged for trips that couldn't be completed
  • App crashes on iOS with certain versions
  • Loading signals that never complete
  • Billing system errors and fraud detection blocks

Requested features

13 requests
  • Car selection option at stations with multiple vehicles
  • Dark mode for app
  • Push notifications for service disruptions
  • Ability to communicate delays to customer service
  • Booking transfer to nearest alternative station
Show 8 more
  • More stations in suburban areas
  • Expanded EV fleet
  • Chat feature in app instead of phone support
  • Callback system instead of long hold times
  • Better station distribution based on user demand
  • Transparent upfront pricing disclosure
  • Improved vehicle sensor accuracy
  • French language support in app

Canoo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scanning PR card not working
  • Registration process not functioning
  • App crashing on check-in
  • Incompatibility with newer OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually enter information
  • More comprehensive coverage of attractions
  • Improved filtering and search functionality
  • Expanded eligibility beyond newcomers

In-app purchases

None

Communauto

No in-app purchases

None

Canoo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Communauto free?
Communauto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canoo free?
Canoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Communauto or Canoo?
Canoo is rated higher. Communauto averages 1.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Canoo averages 4.8 from 322 ratings.
Do Communauto or Canoo have ads?
Neither Communauto nor Canoo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Communauto or Canoo?
Communauto ships an update every 3 months, and Canoo weekly. Most recently, Communauto was updated on September 22, 2026 and Canoo on September 22, 2026.

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