GroundPad vs Swary Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Receive new reservations
- View reservation details
- Submit reservation status updates
- Name Sign / Board
- Lookup flight information
- Turn-by-turn directions
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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
Swary Driver
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GroundPad ships an update every 3 months, Swary Driver fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | GroundPad | Swary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GroundWidgets | Austin Premier Rides LLC |
In-app purchases
GroundPad
No in-app purchases
Swary Driver
No in-app purchases






