Comparison

DRYVRS vs Rivian

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

DRYVRS3 screens
Rivian4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DRYVRS versus Rivian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRYVRSRivian
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better45.1% of reviews
Number of ratings11.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB419 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDRYVRSRivian

Customer experience

DRYVRS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rivian

All ratings1,343 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative42.9%

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

None

DRYVRS

No in-app purchases

None

Rivian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DRYVRS free?
DRYVRS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rivian free?
Rivian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DRYVRS or Rivian?
DRYVRS is rated higher. DRYVRS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rivian averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.
Do DRYVRS or Rivian have ads?
Neither DRYVRS nor Rivian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRYVRS or Rivian?
DRYVRS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rivian every 3 weeks. Most recently, DRYVRS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rivian on October 27, 2026.

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