DROP Ride vs Maple Carpool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DROP Ride
Request a ride on-demand or schedule it in advance. See fare estimates before booking and track your driver's arrival in real-time. Pay with cash or cashless options within the app.
- Book rides on-demand or in-advance
- See fare estimates before booking
- Track driver arrival in real-time
- Pay with cash or in-app
- View transaction history
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DROP offers a simple and convenient way to book a ride on-demand or in-advance. Need a ride? Download the DROP app Check out the app’s features below: BOOK YOUR CAR ON–DEMAND or IN-ADVANCE • Book your DROP and get a ride in minutes • Enjoy 24/7 on–demand ride-hailing, or plan your trip in advance with reserved bookings SEE FARE ESTIMATES • Know your fare before you book. You always get your fare beforehand! TRACK THE ARRIVAL OF YOUR CAR FROM THE APP • Map your car’s progress in real time to know exactly when it will arrive • Connect with your driver directly with 1-touch messaging and calls through the app PAY WITH CASH or IN-APP (CASHLESS) • Your choice, always! VIEW and MANAGE YOUR TRANSACTION HISTORY • Track your ride history to every detail via multiple receipts • Control your personal booking process in a quick and efficient way For more information, please visit: www.dropcaribbean.com If you have questions about this app or would like to provide feedback, please email us at: support@dropcaribbean.com
Maple Carpool
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Maple Carpool: Your Choice for Affordable Ridesharing! Share Your Ride: • Save on travel costs by offering your ride to others. • Easily publish your next ride in minutes. • Review passenger profiles and ratings to choose your companions. • Start saving on travel costs hassle-free! Find a Ride: • Book affordable rides to your destination. • Search among thousands of available rides. • Easily find rides departing from nearby locations. • Instantly book a seat or request one with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maple Carpool at weekly against DROP Ride's every 3 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.
DROP Ride ships an update every 3 months, Maple Carpool weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DROP Ride | Maple Carpool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 246 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Drop Caribbean Ltd | Maple Services |
In-app purchases
DROP Ride
No in-app purchases
Maple Carpool
No in-app purchases
