Comparison

Ridesurfing vs the Buc

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

Head to head
About

Ridesurfing

Connects passengers with drivers for shared travel plans, creating a virtual marketplace for more accessible journeys. Facilitates pre-trip interaction to build trust and enable shared travel experiences.

Highlights
  • Connect passengers with drivers
  • Shared travel plans
  • Driver request acceptance/cancellation
  • Pre-journey interaction
  • Long-distance commuting
  • Shared travel experiences
Features
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Ridesurfing is a virtual marketplace where people connect to make travel more accessible. We allow passengers to connect with drivers who share common travel plans; passengers request to ride with drivers, and in turn, drivers can accept or cancel requests of their choice. We allow Ridesurfers to interact prior to their journey to build trust. We want to help people commute long distances while also allowing people to share unique experiences with each other on traveling adventures.

About

the Buc

Book on-demand shared rides within Buckhead, GA. This app matches you with others heading in the same direction for a convenient, efficient, and affordable transit experience. Enjoy faster journeys and contribute to a greener city with every ride.

Highlights
  • On-demand ride booking
  • Shared rides for efficiency
  • Real-time ETA estimates
  • In-app ride tracking
  • Affordable fares
  • Free rides to/from MARTA stations
Features
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The Buc app makes it easier than ever to move around Buckhead, GA—with a few taps, book a ride using the app and we’ll pair you with others headed your way. No detours, no delays. What we’re about: CONVENIENT. Our tech matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a public one. SUSTAINABLE. Sharing rides reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, bringing down congestion and CO2 emissions. With a couple of taps, you get to do your part to make your city a little bit greener and cleaner, every time you ride. AFFORDABLE. Aggregating people into one vehicle brings down prices. Enough said. Plus, all rides to or from a MARTA station are free! Head to bucride.com for more information. How does the Buc work? - The Buc is an on-demand travel concept that takes multiple passengers heading in the same direction and books them into a shared vehicle. -Using the Buc app, input your address and we’ll match you with a vehicle going your way. We’ll pick you up on a nearby corner and drop you off within a short walk of your chosen destination. -Now for the clever bit: our algorithms provide journey times that are comparable to a taxi and much more convenient than other modes of travel, making public transportation easier than ever before! How long will I wait? - You'll always get an accurate estimate of your pick-up ETA before booking. - You can also track your bus in real time using the app. Questions? Head to bucride.com or reach out at support-buc@ridewithvia.com. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.

Screenshots

Ridesurfing4 screens
the Buc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: the Buc at 4.9 against Ridesurfing's 2.3. the Buc also leads on ratings volume (346 vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Ridesurfing's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

the Buc holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: the Buc has 346 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ridesurfing ships an update every 2 months, the Buc monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ridesurfing versus the Buc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRidesurfingthe Buc
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (346 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3346 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB130 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRidesurfing LLCVia Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

Ridesurfing

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

the Buc

All ratings346 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

Ridesurfing

No in-app purchases

None

the Buc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ridesurfing free?
Ridesurfing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is the Buc free?
the Buc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ridesurfing or the Buc?
the Buc is rated higher. Ridesurfing averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while the Buc averages 4.9 from 346 ratings.
Do Ridesurfing or the Buc have ads?
Neither Ridesurfing nor the Buc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ridesurfing or the Buc?
Ridesurfing ships an update every 2 months, and the Buc monthly. Most recently, Ridesurfing was updated on October 21, 2026 and the Buc on October 30, 2026.

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