KiwiRide vs Sama Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KiwiRide
This app offers an eco-friendly electric scooter sharing service for short-distance travel in the GCC and EU. It aims to reduce carbon footprints by providing an affordable and accessible alternative to automobiles.
- Electric scooter sharing
- Eco-friendly mobility
- Affordable transportation
- GCC and EU coverage
- Smart mobility solutions
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We are KIWIride— a registered and locally established, Dubai-basedbrand to provide an electric scooter sharing platform in the GCC and EU. We are committed to developing eco-friendly, smart mobility solutions that will help communities in the GCC and EU get access to environment-friendly, affordable mobility. The aim is toloweran individual’s carbon footprint by reducing dependence on automobiles for short-distance transportation.
Sama Driver
This app connects individuals looking to increase their income with opportunities. It facilitates registration and onboarding for potential partners, aiming to provide excellent service while reflecting cultural values.
- Increase financial income
- Partner registration
- Onboarding process
- Training course information
- Service provision
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Captain… Your ambition is greater than just another ride. With the SAMA Captain app, we open the door to new opportunities, where every ride becomes a step toward better earnings and every day is a new opportunity to achieve more. Start your journey with SAMA Captain… because your success is our destination.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sama Driver at 4.7 against KiwiRide's 3.2. Sama Driver also leads on ratings volume (202 vs 9) and review sentiment (41% vs 31%). KiwiRide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.
Sama Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sama Driver has 202 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of KiwiRide's written reviews are positive against 41% of Sama Driver's.
KiwiRide ships an update every 3 weeks, Sama Driver monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KiwiRide | Sama Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (9 ratings) | 4.7 (202 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | 40.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 202 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 232 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GP Solutions DMCC | SAMA TAXI |
Customer experience
KiwiRide
Sama Driver
In-app purchases
KiwiRide
No in-app purchases
Sama Driver
No in-app purchases
