# Communauto vs BuddyRide Canada

The clearest difference is rating: BuddyRide Canada at 5.0 against Communauto's 1.8. BuddyRide Canada also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Communauto's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BuddyRide Canada holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Communauto has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Communauto | BuddyRide Canada |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communauto/id1010884219/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddyride-canada/id6777608292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Réservauto Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440512721) | [17480822 Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777608504) |

## What reviewers say

### Communauto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communauto/id1010884219)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚗 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### BuddyRide Canada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddyride-canada/id6777608292)

This carpooling application connects riders with drivers to facilitate shared journeys. Users can search for available trips, post their own rides, manage seat requests, and communicate directly with others. It offers features like profile pages, ride history, and location sharing for safe and convenient travel coordination.

**Highlights:** Search for rides, Post a ride, Request/approve seats, In-app messaging, Location sharing, Ride history, Profile pages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Communauto free?

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

### Is BuddyRide Canada free?

BuddyRide Canada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Communauto or BuddyRide Canada?

BuddyRide Canada is rated higher. Communauto averages 1.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BuddyRide Canada averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Communauto or BuddyRide Canada have ads?

Neither Communauto nor BuddyRide Canada shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*