Via Driver vs DESTY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
DESTY
Book a cab easily with this app, connecting you to safe and reliable drivers. Choose from various vehicle types and get price estimates before booking. Rate your ride to share your experience.
- On-demand ride booking
- Multiple vehicle options
- Price estimates
- Driver ratings and reviews
- Safe and reliable rides
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Download Desty to book a cab whenever you want. Our technology connects you with drivers who take you to your destination safely, reliably, and comfortably—at a price that's affordable. Travel almost anywhere at the push of a button Desty's simple & convenient pickup & drop-off options will help you plan your next trip. You can choose between cars, SUVs, minivans, and luxury cars. Discover Desty's convenient transportation options: Price estimates You can see your price estimate before booking a ride with Desty. You'll always know the cost of your trip before you request it. Rate your ride With Desty, you can leave a rating and a review. We will let the driver know how much you enjoyed traveling. We prioritise your safety Desty's commitment is to provide safe, reliable rides everywhere. Our mission is to ensure that you have a great experience on every ride.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Via Driver at 4.3 against DESTY's 3.7. Via Driver also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 6). DESTY's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 22%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Via Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. 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 complicate that: 22% of Via Driver's written reviews are positive against 50% of DESTY's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Via Driver ships an update every 3 weeks, DESTY monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Via Driver | DESTY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4.4K ratings) — better | 3.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | Abram Vaynberg |
Customer experience
Via Driver
DESTY
Bugs and 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
DESTY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Via Driver
No in-app purchases
DESTY
No in-app purchases









