DRYVRS vs Rivian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DRYVRS
This app provides a professional designated driver service for those who need a safe ride home. Request a driver with a tap, and they will transport you and your car to your destination. All drivers are insured, background-checked, and highly-rated by passengers.
- On-demand designated driver service
- Safe transportation for you and your car
- Insured and background-checked drivers
- Passenger-rated driver system
- Donation to MADD with every ride
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Had one too many drinks to drive your car? Or simply need a ride? Try DRYVRS for a professional designated driver whenever you need one. Request a DRYVR with the tap of a button, and get picked up by a nearby DRYVR who’ll take you or you and your car to your destination. • All DRYVRS are insured and pass comprehensive background checks. • DRYVRS are rated by passengers and only the highest-rated drivers are allowed continue providing designated driver services. • 1% of all profits goes to MADD to prevent drunk and drugged driving Join the cause to prevent drunk driving. Download DRYVRS, use it when you need it and spread the word! Please note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life (this is only relevant to driver mode).
Rivian
Control and manage your electric vehicle with your smartphone. Use your phone as a key, monitor charging, plan trips with charging stops, and access vehicle support and service. Keep your vehicle updated and ready for your next adventure.
- Phone as vehicle key
- Remote lock/unlock
- Remote climate control
- Trip planning with charging stops
- Charger and point of interest map
- Vehicle status monitoring
- Service and roadside assistance
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The Rivian app works with your R1T and R1S to make driving and owning your Rivian simple. Use your phone as a key, manage charging sessions, tap into support and so much more: • Accept delivery of your Rivian • Make your phone a key to your R1T or R1S • Lock and unlock your vehicle remotely • Warm up or cool down your vehicle before you get in • Plan trips in the app to see recommended routes and charging stops based on your preferences • Search the map for points of interest and nearby chargers—and send any destination to your vehicle • Check your Rivian's range and current charging status • Connect with our support team to ask questions and troubleshoot • Request and track vehicle service and roadside assistance • Start available vehicle software updates from the app • Connect with your home Rivian Wall Charger Keep the World Adventurous Forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DRYVRS at 100% against Rivian's 45%. DRYVRS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Rivian's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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.
DRYVRS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rivian has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DRYVRS's written reviews are positive against 45% of Rivian's.
DRYVRS ships an update every 6 weeks, Rivian every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DRYVRS | Rivian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 45.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 419 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DRYVRS | Rivian |
Customer experience
DRYVRS
Rivian
Bugs and requests
DRYVRS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Rivian
Reported bugs
3 issues- Widgets disappearing after app updates
- Inconsistent phone-as-a-key performance
- Charging status not updating correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Remote access to cameras and Gear Guard videos
- Ability to control more vehicle functions like windows, frunk, and charge port
- Integration with Apple Watch and other smart devices
- Customizable charge scheduling and energy cost tracking
In-app purchases
DRYVRS
No in-app purchases
Rivian
No in-app purchases






