# Lyft Driver vs Gopuff Driver

The clearest difference is rating: Lyft Driver at 4.6 against Gopuff Driver's 4.1. Lyft Driver also leads on ratings volume (383K vs 9.2K). Gopuff Driver's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Lyft Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyft Driver has 383K ratings behind it against 9.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Lyft Driver's written reviews are positive against 26% of Gopuff Driver's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lyft Driver | Gopuff Driver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (383K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyft-driver/id1203077485/reviews)** | [4.1 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gopuff-driver/id1600718400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **383K** | 9.2K |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #122 |
| Size | 379 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lyft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/523004506) | [Gopuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/722804813) |

## What reviewers say

### Lyft Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyft-driver/id1203077485)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Earn money by driving passengers on your own schedule. See your earnings and trip details before accepting rides, and get paid quickly with various cash-out options. Enjoy flexible location filters and 24/7 support for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Earn money on your schedule, Cash out instantly, daily, or weekly, View earnings and trip details upfront, Location filters for driving preferences, 24/7 on-demand support, Apple CarPlay integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate app
- 👍 Flexible scheduling for drivers
- 🤝 Good customer service (for some drivers)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Drivers underpaid, Lyft takes too much of the fare
- 🤖 Poor support and unresponsive to driver issues
- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 🗺️ Inaccurate GPS and navigation issues
- 🔒 Lack of transparency, deactivation without explanation

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- GPS issues leading to wrong pickup/dropoff locations
- Scheduled rides disappearing without explanation

**Requested features**

- Ability to see trip duration before accepting
- Option to avoid certain pickup locations
- Improved driver support and communication channels


### Gopuff Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gopuff-driver/id1600718400)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Earn money by making deliveries from centralized pickup locations. Enjoy flexible hours, keep all your tips, and benefit from convenient pickup zones. Get 24/7 support while being your own boss.

**Highlights:** Flexible scheduling, Earn on every delivery, Cash out earnings anytime, Keep 100% of tips, Convenient pickup locations, Set delivery zones, 24/7 support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome company, great pay
- 👍 Flexible hours and freedom
- 💡 Genius business model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app and buggy updates
- 💰 Unfair and low pay for drivers
- 🤖 Poor customer and driver support
- 🕰️ Unreliable scheduling and shifts
- 🚫 Unethical practices and policies

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and logging out drivers
- Issues with delivery method preferences
- Incorrect GPS locations and addresses
- Problems with shift scheduling and availability

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay support
- Option to reject alcohol orders
- Mandatory minimum tip
- Better route optimization
- Transparent pay and tipping information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lyft Driver free?

Lyft Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gopuff Driver free?

Gopuff Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lyft Driver or Gopuff Driver?

Lyft Driver is rated higher. Lyft Driver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 383K ratings, while Gopuff Driver averages 4.1 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Lyft Driver or Gopuff Driver have ads?

Lyft Driver shows ads; Gopuff Driver does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lyft Driver or Gopuff Driver?

Lyft Driver ships an update weekly, and Gopuff Driver weekly. Most recently, Lyft Driver was updated on October 3, 2026 and Gopuff Driver on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lyft Driver or Gopuff Driver?

Lyft Driver currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Gopuff Driver at #122. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*