RIDE Driver ET vs Ride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RIDE Driver ET
This platform connects drivers with passengers for taxi services in Ethiopia. It offers a fast and safe way to book rides, including airport transfers. Drivers can join a large fleet of vehicles available 24/7.
- Taxi hailing and booking
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 service availability
- Large fleet of vehicles
- Safe and fast rides
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RIDE is the #1 taxi hailing and booking platform in Ethiopia. You can call our dispatch center at 8294/taxi, or use RIDE FREE Passenger App to book/hail your next trip on the streets of Addis Ababa. Whether you need a ride to/from the airport, or a quick taxi service to get there on time, RIDE is the fastest and safest option in town. If you are a driver, join a pool of 750+ brand new, green and yellow taxi vehicles are on standby, on every corner, to service your needs, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, including Holidays. Want to email us? support@ride.com.et
Ride
This app helps drivers earn money by providing tools to manage their work. It offers flexibility in choosing when and where to drive, along with features to identify busy times and profitable areas. The sign-up process is straightforward, and in-app support is available.
- Flexible driving schedule
- Identify busy times and areas
- Easy sign-up process
- In-app support
- Driver-focused tools
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Ride: Driver App – the app built for drivers in collaboration with driver-partners to bring you the tools you need to make money. It’s your hustle. Our flexibility. Your independence. Our security. Your business. Our support. Drive flexibly by choosing when, where and how long you want to earn. Plan a smarter schedule. Exclusive app features can show you the busiest times and best areas to work. Sign up is easy. Simply download the app. We’ll guide you through the steps and notify you when you’re all set to drive. Got a question? Need support? Contact us using the in-app tool.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RIDE Driver ET at 100% against Ride's 0%. Ride's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
RIDE Driver ET ships an update monthly, Ride every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RIDE Driver ET | Ride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (958 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 958 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Hybrid Designs plc | TAXIS LTD |
Customer experience
RIDE Driver ET
Ride
In-app purchases
RIDE Driver ET
No in-app purchases
Ride
No in-app purchases
