Comparison

Communauto vs ecoCommute

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

ecoCommute

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EcoCommute is an app for commuters employed at Global Affairs Canada to find sustainable commuting options, such as carpooling, taking transit, cycling, walking, and much more, in the National Capital Region. EcoCommute is a quick, secure, personal way to find all your commuting options, including ridesharing and carpooling. Simply enter your origin and destination addresses to instantly find a carpool ride or bus that matches your commute. Easily search for commuting partners. Get there with ecoCommute: - Join your colleagues within the department to discover active and sustainable commuting options based on your commuting style and preferences - Track the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions you avoided by commuting sustainably - Enhance your social connections by commuting with colleagues - Win rewards by logging your trips to gain points No matter how good your playlist is, no one enjoys being stressed out behind the wheel. Find easy alternatives to driving alone with ecoCommute. You’ll discover your options, de-stress your commute and help reduce GHG emissions. Plan your route with ecoCommute.

Screenshots

Communauto4 screens
ecoCommute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Communauto at 3 against ecoCommute's —. ecoCommute's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Communauto versus ecoCommute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommunautoecoCommute
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRéservauto Inc.Global Affairs Canada - Affaires mondiales Canada

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
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  • 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

ecoCommute

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Communauto

No in-app purchases

None

ecoCommute

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Communauto free?
Communauto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ecoCommute free?
ecoCommute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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