Amazon Flex vs Rapid Eats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Package delivery opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
- In-app delivery guidance
- On-road support
- Schedule work ahead or same-day
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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)).
Rapid Eats
This app connects you directly with local restaurants, offering lower fees and prices closer to in-store costs. Enjoy fast, fresh delivery while supporting your community's businesses.
- Order from local restaurants
- Lower delivery fees
- In-store price equivalents
- Support local businesses
- Real-time order tracking
- Fast and fresh delivery
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Rapid Eats – Local Food, Delivered Right Order your favorite local food with less fees and more value. Rapid Eats connects you directly with nearby restaurants so you can enjoy great food without the inflated prices. Why Choose Rapid Eats? • Distance-based delivery fees that make sense • Prices closer to in-store with low markups • Support locally owned restaurants • Real-time order tracking from pickup to drop-off How It Works • Browse local restaurants • Place your order in seconds • Get it delivered fast and fresh Every order supports your local community. Download Rapid Eats today and enjoy food that feels good to order. Fast. Fresh. Affordable. That’s Rapid Eats!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Rapid Eats at free against Amazon Flex's free with in-app purchases. Rapid Eats also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Amazon Flex's advantage is ratings volume (436K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rapid Eats holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Flex has 436K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Amazon Flex ships an update every 2 weeks, Rapid Eats every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amazon Flex | Rapid Eats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (436K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 436K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #13 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 471 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Rapid Eats |
Bugs and requests
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
Rapid Eats
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amazon Flex
No in-app purchases
Rapid Eats
No in-app purchases







