Comparison

DoorDash vs Amazon Flex

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

Head to head
About

DoorDash

Earn money on your own schedule by delivering for the leading food and drink delivery app. Sign up in minutes with just a smartphone and transportation. Get paid instantly after each delivery and enjoy 24/7 support.

Highlights
  • Flexible schedule
  • Instant payouts
  • Deliver from various merchants
  • 24/7 support
  • Work in 7,000+ cities
  • Quick signup
Features
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Enjoy the freedom to be your own boss and earn money on your schedule. Plus, get 100% of your tips, always. * CASH AFTER EVERY DASH * Get paid right after every dash, automatically, with no deposit fees — ever. * EARN WITH NUMBER ONE * Make money delivering with the #1 Food & Drink Delivery app, available in 7,000+ cities in the US. * START RIGHT NOW * Sign up to deliver in minutes. You only need your smartphone and transportation (bike, car, scooter, or motorcycle) to start. * BE SUPPORTED * Your app will show you where you’re going and when to get there. Plus 24/7 help is available if you need it. * SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE * Choose your own hours and enjoy flexibility over hourly, seasonal, or full-time work. Start and stop whenever you want. * FIND WORK NEAR YOU * Work wherever you want. DoorDash is available in 7,000+ cities across the U.S., Australia, Canada, Japan and Germany. In select markets, you’ll be able to accept orders from Caviar, too! * RESTAURANTS AND MORE * Make money by completing deliveries from restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, and pet stores, too. DoorDash is available in over 7,000 cities in all 50 U.S. states, including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico; over 80 cities in Canada; and Melbourne, Australia, with more coming soon. Find out if we’re in your area and learn more here: doordash.com/dasher/signup Caviar Couriers can sign up using the DoorDash - Driver app

About

Amazon Flex

Earn money by delivering packages for a major online retailer. This app provides the technology to make deliveries easy, guiding you from sign-up to your first delivery. Build your own schedule and accept offers when it suits you.

Highlights
  • Package delivery opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • In-app delivery guidance
  • On-road support
  • Schedule work ahead or same-day
Currently charting
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Deliver smiles Amazon delivers millions of items each year, delighting customers around the world. We’re investing in getting deliveries to customers faster all the time, and people like you can help make it happen. Grow with Amazon Are you looking for a delivery driving opportunity that provides great pay and a chance to deliver smiles to customers? The Amazon Flex app gives you access to technology that makes delivering packages easy. It’s simple Being a delivery driver is easy with the Amazon Flex app. We’ll guide you every step of the way, from sign up, to making your first delivery, to on-road support. Let's go! If you join us, you can build your own schedule, seven days a week. You can schedule work ahead or accept same-day offers when you have spare time. By downloading the app, you agree to receive communications from Amazon Flex, including emails and push notifications. You can opt out of receiving push notifications through your device settings. By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse (http://www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse)) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy (http://www.amazon.com/privacy)). Requirements to Start: Age: You must be 21 or older. Vehicle Type: You need a 4-door, midsize sedan or larger vehicle (such as an SUV). Valid ID: Ensure you have a valid driver's license and a Social Security Number. Insurance: Maintain personal auto insurance that meets your local requirements. Bank Account: You'll need a checking or savings account. Followed by: By downloading the app, you agree to receive communications from Amazon Flex, including emails and push notifications. You can manage push notification preferences in your device settings. *Actual earnings will depend on your location, any tips you receive, how long it takes you to complete your deliveries, and other factors. By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse (http://www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse)) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy (http://www.amazon.com/privacy)).

Screenshots

DoorDash4 screens
Amazon Flex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Amazon Flex at none against DoorDash's shown. Amazon Flex also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 12%). DoorDash's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 436K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DoorDash against 4.7 for Amazon Flex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoorDash has 2.5M ratings behind it against 436K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of DoorDash's written reviews are positive against 33% of Amazon Flex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoorDash ships an update weekly, Amazon Flex every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DoorDash versus Amazon Flex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoorDashAmazon Flex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5M ratings)4.7 (436K ratings)
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews33.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5M — better436K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#6 — better#17
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size628 MB471 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDoorDash, Inc.AMZN Mobile LLC

Customer experience

DoorDash

All ratings2,463,582 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews5,704 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative79.8%

Amazon Flex

All ratings435,717 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews3,503 reviews
Positive33.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative56.5%

User reviews

DoorDash

From 2.5M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy way to make extra money
  • 👍 Flexible schedule
  • 🚗 Convenient for customers
  • 💰 Decent pay during peak hours

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate navigation and mapping
  • 💰 Low base pay, reliance on tips
  • ⏱️ Long wait times at restaurants
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency on orders

Amazon Flex

From 436K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Good opportunity
  • 💡 Flexible scheduling
  • 👍 Decent pay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🗺️ Poor navigation
  • 🤖 Issues with bots/automation
  • 💰 Low pay after expenses
  • 🚨 Safety concerns

Bugs and requests

DoorDash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Navigation errors and incorrect addresses
  • Issues with payment and payout
  • Inconsistent order tracking and updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to see full order details before accepting
  • Option to decline orders without penalty
  • Compensation for long wait times at restaurants
  • Improved navigation and mapping integration
  • Better communication with customers
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  • More reliable app performance

Amazon Flex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • GPS issues and wrong directions
  • Trouble with check-in and scanning
  • Inconsistent earnings reporting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Update app frequently
  • Improve mapping and navigation
  • Provide more transparency on routes
  • Improve customer support
  • Implement dark mode

In-app purchases

None

DoorDash

No in-app purchases

None

Amazon Flex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoorDash free?
DoorDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amazon Flex free?
Amazon Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoorDash or Amazon Flex?
DoorDash and Amazon Flex are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.5M and 436K ratings respectively.
Do DoorDash or Amazon Flex have ads?
DoorDash shows ads; Amazon Flex does not.
Which is updated more often, DoorDash or Amazon Flex?
DoorDash ships an update weekly, and Amazon Flex every 2 weeks. Most recently, DoorDash was updated on September 24, 2026 and Amazon Flex on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, DoorDash or Amazon Flex?
DoorDash currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Amazon Flex at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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