Communauto vs Automondial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Automondial
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Enjoy the freedom of having a vehicle, only when you need it. We provide individuals, organizations and businesses with well-maintained, ready-to-go worry-free premium and electric all-wheel drive SUVs from 1 hour to 1 month, all through an easy-to-use app. 0 maintenance fees, 0 insurance premiums, fuel/charging included, winter tires included. We believe people shouldn’t have to sacrifice the joy of driving just because they don’t need or want to own a vehicle. Brought to you by a trusted family-owned dealership group that has served the Ottawa area since 1956 and has mobilized to help put money back in your pockets and contribute to a greener future. How it works 1. Become a member by downloading the app and registering for free. After a short vetting process you will receive an email confirming your membership. 2. Log into the app and book a vehicle. 3. Pick up your vehicle, and unlock it via the app. 4. Lock and unlock your vehicle via the app as necessary, throughout your booking. 5. At the end of your booking, return the vehicle to the ASM parking spot you picked it up from, and end your booking via the app. If you have any questions, we're here to help!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Communauto at none against Automondial's shown. Communauto also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). Automondial's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Communauto ships an update every 3 months, Automondial every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Communauto | Automondial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Réservauto Inc. | Automondial Canada Inc. |
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
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- 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
Automondial
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Communauto
No in-app purchases
Automondial
No in-app purchases









