Comparison

Mode Car App vs FlexRide by TheRide

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

Head to head
About

Mode Car App

Features
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A mobile app to order quality on-demand or pre-arranged rides. For pre-arranged rides, Mode is on-time or the ride is free. Mode is available in the greater Ann Arbor Area.

About

FlexRide by TheRide

This app provides on-demand ridesharing in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas. Book a ride with a few taps, and the technology will match you with others heading in the same direction for an efficient and reliable transit experience. Track your ride in real-time and share your status with others.

Highlights
  • On-demand ridesharing
  • Smart ride booking
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • Trip status sharing
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicles
  • Shared rides
Features
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FlexRide by TheRide is the best way to get around the greater Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area. We’re a ridesharing service that’s smart, easy, and reliable. With a few taps, book a ride in the app and our technology will pair you with other people headed your way. HOW IT WORKS: - Book a ride by setting your pickup and drop off addresses, and indicating if you’re riding with any additional passengers. - You will be given an estimated time when the vehicle will arrive upon booking your trip. The estimated arrival time of the driver will be automatically updated as your vehicle makes its way to meet you. - There may be others on board, or you may make a few additional stops along the way! You can track your ride and share your status in real-time trip from the app. SHARING YOUR TRIP: Our algorithm matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience of a private ride with the efficiency and reliability of a public one. RELIABLE: Track your ride as the driver is on their way to you, and while you’re on the vehicle too. OUR VEHICLES: FlexRide is wheelchair accessible! If you require a wheelchair accessible vehicle, simply toggle on “Wheelchair accessibility” in the “Account” tab of your app! When you request a ride, you’ll be matched with a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Questions? Reach out at support-ann-arbor@ridewithvia.com. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.

Screenshots

Mode Car App3 screens
FlexRide by TheRide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mode Car App at 8.0 against FlexRide by TheRide's 15.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mode Car App versus FlexRide by TheRide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMode Car AppFlexRide by TheRide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (127 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—127 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetro On Demand ExpressVia Transportation, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Mode Car App

No in-app purchases

None

FlexRide by TheRide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mode Car App free?
Mode Car App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlexRide by TheRide free?
FlexRide by TheRide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mode Car App or FlexRide by TheRide have ads?
Neither Mode Car App nor FlexRide by TheRide shows ads.

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