# NCL, Inc. vs Carpoolio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NCL, Inc. at none against Carpoolio's 3. NCL, Inc. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 43). Carpoolio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 83%). On price, rating and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carpoolio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. NCL, Inc. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NCL, Inc. against 4.7 for Carpoolio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NCL, Inc. has 6.9K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of NCL, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 95% of Carpoolio's.

NCL, Inc. ships an update every 3 months, Carpoolio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NCL, Inc. | Carpoolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncl-inc/id1423617919/reviews)** | [4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpoolio-carpool-scheduler/id6756629865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Cheetah Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/325304068) | [Russell Ball](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861912732) |

## What reviewers say

### NCL, Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncl-inc/id1423617919)

This app connects users to their National Charity League community. It allows for shift sign-ups, volunteer hour reporting, and accessing chapter news and announcements directly from a mobile device.

**Highlights:** Sign up for volunteer shifts, Report volunteer hours, View chapter news, Access announcements, Connect with community

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful tools for communication and data collection
- 💡 Works with Excel and PDFs
- 👍 Great way to see what's going on

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delayed response when entering hours
- 🐛 App freezes and can't go back to primary page
- 🐛 Hours entered multiple times

**Reported bugs**

- Slow app access from phone
- App pauses, freezes, and can't go back to primary page

**Requested features**

- Easier access to month-at-a-glance calendar for event sign-ups
- Progress tracking for requirements (hours, meetings, etc.)


### Carpoolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpoolio-carpool-scheduler/id6756629865)

This app simplifies coordinating rides for kids' activities, replacing chaotic group texts with an organized system. It generates efficient carpool schedules, tracks who's driving, and sends smart reminders to reduce parental stress.

**Highlights:** AI-generated carpool schedules, Smart route logic for efficient pickups, Visible sign-ups for clarity, Smart reminders for drivers, Manage multiple kids and activities, Calendar sync integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carpoolio Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Carpoolio Pro - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Carpoolio Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NCL, Inc. free?

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

### Is Carpoolio free?

Carpoolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NCL, Inc. or Carpoolio?

NCL, Inc. is rated higher. NCL, Inc. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Carpoolio averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

### Do NCL, Inc. or Carpoolio have ads?

Carpoolio shows ads; NCL, Inc. does not.

### Which is updated more often, NCL, Inc. or Carpoolio?

NCL, Inc. ships an update every 3 months, and Carpoolio every 3 days. Most recently, NCL, Inc. was updated on October 29, 2026 and Carpoolio on October 30, 2026.

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