E vs Via Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
E
This app provides drivers with mobile dispatch capabilities, connecting to a web-based dispatch system. It requires a User ID for access.
- Mobile dispatch capabilities
- Web-based system integration
- User ID authentication
- Background GPS tracking
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The E-Z Ride driver app pairs with the web-based dispatch system. It gives the driver a wide range of mobile dispatch capabilities. User ID is required. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Via Driver
This app allows drivers to set their own schedules and earn predictable income with advance hourly rates and promotions. It offers 24/7 live support and a seamless driving experience by optimizing routes and pickups.
- Own your schedule
- Predictable earnings with advance rates
- 24/7 live support
- Smarter, seamless driving experience
- Optimized routes and pickups
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Download the app and sign up today to start earning! OWN YOUR SCHEDULE Choose when and how much you want to drive. PREDICTABLE EARNINGS Say goodbye to guesswork. We’ll send you hourly rates — and special promos — in advance, so you can plan ahead. ACCESS TO 24/7 SUPPORT You’re not on the road alone — Via’s Live Support team offers 24/7 assistance, and you’ll be connected with a real person, too. SMARTER, SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE We take people where they need to go in the most efficient way possible, and riders are picked up on nearby corners — which means fewer unnecessary detours. Don’t have an account yet? Download the app and click on “sign up”. Qualified drivers will be invited to complete their registration and get on the road with Via! Want to ride instead? Download the Via Rider app. Notes: The Via Driver app required up to 2GB of data per month. As the app provides navigation services, it is essential for the GPS to run in the background while you are driving with Via in order to provide continuous navigation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Via Driver at 4.4K against E's 6. Via Driver also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 0%). E's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for E against 4.3 for Via Driver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Via Driver has 4.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of E's written reviews are positive against 22% of Via Driver's.
E ships an update every 5 weeks, Via Driver every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E | Via Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 4.3 (4.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 22.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 4.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Minds' Eye | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
E
Via Driver
Bugs and requests
E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Via Driver
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Issues with registration and login
- Incorrect pickup/dropoff locations
Requested features
3 requests- Integration with other navigation apps
- Improved earnings transparency
- Better driver support and communication
In-app purchases
E
No in-app purchases
Via Driver
No in-app purchases
