Comparison

GroundPad vs Swary Driver

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GroundPad

This app provides chauffeurs with reservation details and critical dispatch communication directly on their mobile device. It facilitates real-time two-way communication, including pickup locations, directions, and flight status updates, to minimize delays.

Highlights
  • Receive new reservations
  • View reservation details
  • Submit reservation status updates
  • Name Sign / Board
  • Lookup flight information
  • Turn-by-turn directions
Features
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GroundPad enables the chauffeur to receive reservation and related information directly onto their mobile device along with other critical dispatch communication. Enabling chauffeurs with real time two-way communications, such as specific pickup location details, turn by turn directions, flight status updates and important instructions reduces delays and puts you ahead. • Receive new reservations • View reservation details • Submit reservation status updates • Name Sign / Board • Lookup flight information

About

Swary Driver

Features
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Swary Driver is the mobile app for professional chauffeurs and livery drivers on the Swary platform. View your schedule, go online, run every trip step-by-step, and stay connected with dispatch and passengers — all from your iPhone. TRIPS & SCHEDULE • See active, upcoming, and completed rides for any date • Accept new ride assignments with one tap • Track trip progress with IR, OL, POB, DO, and return-leg steps • Swipe to confirm each status — fast and safe while driving • Add trip notes and record passenger contact NAVIGATION & MAPS • Full-screen map on active trips with pickup and dropoff routes • Open turn-by-turn directions in Apple Maps • Live location sharing when you're online JOB BOARD • Browse open overflow trips posted by dispatch • See pay, distance, and pickup/dropoff details • Tap Interested or Not Interested in seconds • Get notified when dispatch confirms you for a job COMMUNICATION • Message passengers on active trips • Dispatch chat for coordination • Push notifications for new rides and messages DRIVER TOOLS • Sign in with phone + one-time code; Face ID for quick unlock • Go online or offline with one switch • Auto-offline after inactivity (configurable) • Works offline and syncs when connection returns • Manage your profile photo and vehicle • Google Calendar sync for assigned rides Built for chauffeur, black car, and executive transportation companies using Swary. Requires a Swary driver account from your company administrator.

Screenshots

GroundPad1 screens
Swary Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Swary Driver at fortnightly against GroundPad'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroundPad ships an update every 3 months, Swary Driver fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GroundPad versus Swary Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroundPadSwary Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGroundWidgetsAustin Premier Rides LLC

In-app purchases

None

GroundPad

No in-app purchases

None

Swary Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroundPad free?
GroundPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swary Driver free?
Swary Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GroundPad or Swary Driver have ads?
Neither GroundPad nor Swary Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroundPad or Swary Driver?
GroundPad ships an update every 3 months, and Swary Driver fortnightly. Most recently, GroundPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and Swary Driver on October 24, 2026.

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