# Curb Driver vs RideCLE

The clearest difference is rating: RideCLE at 5.0 against Curb Driver's 3.7. RideCLE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Curb Driver's advantage is ratings volume (267 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RideCLE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Curb Driver has 267 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Curb Driver ships an update every 3 months, RideCLE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curb Driver | RideCLE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curb-driver/id1342570911/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridecle/id6468590606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Curb Mobility, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439492037) | [Ace Taxi Service Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486639859) |

## What reviewers say

### Curb Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curb-driver/id1342570911)

Earn money by driving with flexible hours and keep 100% of your tips. Get paid daily, weekly, or monthly. Access 24/7 live support and even drive without owning a car in select markets.

**Highlights:** Flexible driving hours, Keep 100% of tips, Daily, weekly, or monthly pay options, 24/7 live support, No car required (select markets), Health and safety guidelines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app (Alex Alexalex)
- 👍 Available in New Jersey (Amaky2021)
- 👍 Best driver app in Chicago (Snake3222)
- 👍 Easy payment, paid every day (Snake3222)
- 👍 Professional drivers (Snake3222)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Invasion of privacy (SSN request)
- 🐛 App doesn't open
- 💰 Drivers' money stolen
- 💰 Don't pay drivers
- 🐛 App doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App cannot be opened
- App doesn't work, no rides appear
- System won't take pictures to become a driver
- Cannot upload driver's license
- Errors in update: buzzing when offline, continuous ringing, partial addresses, background location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode and multi-window support
- Waiting time countdown timer for cancellations reimbursement


### RideCLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridecle/id6468590606)

Book a taxi, sedan, or SUV for rides and deliveries in Cleveland quickly and easily. Track your car's arrival on a map, schedule rides in advance, and receive real-time notifications about your vehicle. The app offers a streamlined booking process with saved favorite locations.

**Highlights:** Book taxis, sedans, and SUVs, On-demand and scheduled bookings, Real-time car tracking on map, Driver proximity notifications, Save favorite pickup locations, Integrated SMS booking option

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Curb Driver free?

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

### Is RideCLE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Curb Driver or RideCLE?

RideCLE is rated higher. Curb Driver averages 3.7 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while RideCLE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Curb Driver or RideCLE have ads?

Curb Driver shows ads; RideCLE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Curb Driver or RideCLE?

Curb Driver ships an update every 3 months, and RideCLE every 2 months. Most recently, Curb Driver was updated on October 16, 2026 and RideCLE on October 12, 2026.

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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.*