Comparison

Ridesurfing vs Yahtra

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

Yahtra

Features
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Yahtra makes traveling simple and affordable by connecting riders and drivers heading in the same direction. Skip costly taxis—book, share, or offer rides securely in seconds. Our easy signup, intuitive Find Your Ride search, and instant messaging help you travel anywhere while saving on transport. Key Features: Book or offer rides in seconds Switch seamlessly between rider and driver profiles See real-time location, trip info, and driver ratings Chat and coordinate pickup for every ride Secure OTP login and account verification Split pricing and instant booking confirmations In-app wallet and payment tracking 24/7 help & support for riders and drivers Perfect for daily commutes, weekend getaways, and long-distance trips. Try Yathra—where every ride is better together!

Screenshots

Ridesurfing4 screens
Yahtra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Yahtra at monthly against Ridesurfing's every 2 months. Ridesurfing's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ridesurfing ships an update every 2 months, Yahtra monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ridesurfing versus Yahtra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRidesurfingYahtra
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRidesurfing LLCBBArive Inc

In-app purchases

None

Ridesurfing

No in-app purchases

None

Yahtra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ridesurfing free?
Ridesurfing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yahtra free?
Yahtra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ridesurfing or Yahtra have ads?
Neither Ridesurfing nor Yahtra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ridesurfing or Yahtra?
Ridesurfing ships an update every 2 months, and Yahtra monthly. Most recently, Ridesurfing was updated on October 4, 2026 and Yahtra on October 9, 2026.

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