Book Rides vs VIAVAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Book Rides
This app helps drivers manage their limousine reservations, track trips, and communicate with clients. It offers features like real-time GPS, flight status checks, and signature capture for seamless service.
- View assigned trips
- Accept/decline reservations
- Record trip logs with signatures
- Background vehicle GPS monitoring
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Real-time flight status checking
- Greetsign feature
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The official driver app for customers of the Book Rides Online limo reservation management platform. Features - View your assigned trips - Accept/decline reservation assignments - Push notification support - Record your trip logs seamlessly with signatures and geo-location time-stamping - Background vehicle GPS monitoring - Integrated turn-by-turn directions to and from your client's pickup and drop off locations - Pre-formatted SMS messages for easy communication with clients. (eg. "Your driver has arrived!") - Update your account profile and password - Update your profile picture - Real-time flight status checking. - Configure which updates you receive from your drivers as they progress through a trip as push notifications - Greetsign feature built-in for Meet & Greet: Automatically shows the passenger name and company name and logo in large text - Drivers with permissions can view charges for a trip - Change driver profile picture - Charge card on file for reservations - Receive notification when a new reservation is created by a client Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
VIAVAN
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VIAVAN is the premium commuter shuttle connecting Weston to Brickell — book a seat, track your bus in real time, and ride in comfort. Your first ride is FREE — no promo code needed. BOOK IN SECONDS Browse available routes, pick your departure time, choose your exact seat, and pay securely with Apple Pay or card. MONTHLY PASSES Save up to 25% with Fixed Plans (4 or 5 days/week) or Packages. Perfect for daily commuters. TRACK YOUR BUS LIVE See exactly where your bus is before and during your trip — no more guessing at the stop. YOUR TICKET ON YOUR PHONE A QR code ticket is generated instantly after booking. Just scan and board. EARN FREE RIDES Every 10 trips earns you a free ride automatically. Routes: Weston ↔ Downtown Departures: 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Downtown ↔ Weston Departures: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VIAVAN at weekly against Book Rides's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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.
Book Rides ships an update every 2 months, VIAVAN weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Book Rides | VIAVAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Book Rides Online, Inc. | GEMBEN LLC |
In-app purchases
Book Rides
No in-app purchases
VIAVAN
No in-app purchases
