Comparison

EZFare vs Gruber Driver

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

Head to head
About

EZFare

Purchase bus fares for multiple transit systems conveniently through a single application. Avoid visiting transit centers or waiting in lines, and eliminate the need for cash.

Highlights
  • Purchase fares on multiple transit systems
  • Anytime, anywhere access
  • Eliminate need for physical tickets/passes
  • No waiting in line
  • Cashless payments
Features
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EZfare allows transit users to download one app and purchase fares on multiple transit systems, anytime, anywhere. No need to go to multiple transit centers to purchase tickets/passes or wait in line on the bus. Plus, you can leave your cash at home!

About

Gruber Driver

Features
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Gruber Driver helps approved drivers connect with riders in the Grambling community. With Gruber Driver, you can: • Go online when you are ready to drive • Review pickup areas, destinations, estimated distance, and rider offers • Accept a rider’s fare or send a counteroffer • Follow active-trip status and share location with your matched rider during the ride • Review scheduled requests and upcoming reservations • Track completed trips and daily activity Drivers complete an application and document review before accepting rides. Exact pickup details are revealed only after a ride is matched. Live location sharing is limited to active rides and stops when the trip ends. Gruber coordinates rides and does not process payments. Riders pay drivers directly. Service is currently limited to supported locations in Louisiana.

Screenshots

EZFare4 screens
Gruber Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gruber Driver at every 2 weeks against EZFare's every 3 months. 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

EZFare ships an update every 3 months, Gruber Driver every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EZFare versus Gruber Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZFareGruber Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (86 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings86 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOhio Transit Risk PoolRichmond Azadze

Bugs and requests

EZFare

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • App not working
  • Logout issues
  • Password not saving
  • Local agency not saving
  • Apple Pay not working
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  • Unable to add cards
  • Purchased passes not appearing
  • Expired passes
  • Funds inaccessible during outage
  • Money deducted from bank account without successful transaction
  • Customer service disconnected/unhelpful
  • Black screen on app
  • Unable to make transactions
  • App glitching
  • App won't open
  • App lags and skips
  • Transaction errors
  • Brightness settings overridden
  • App shuts down when activating ticket
  • Network errors
  • Long login wait times
  • Passes coded incorrectly
  • Error processing payment
  • Login issues
  • Pending transactions for extended periods
  • Cannot purchase more than 2 passes

Requested features

10 requests
  • Allow purchase of more than 3 passes
  • Fix the app for consistent updates
  • Bring back the old app (Cincy EZ ride)
  • Allow users to choose their local agency easily
  • Fix the login issue
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  • Make the app work with Apple Pay
  • Improve customer service responsiveness
  • Allow saving of passwords and local agencies
  • Fix the brightness override issue
  • Allow purchase of single bus rides without minimums

Gruber Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EZFare

No in-app purchases

None

Gruber Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZFare free?
EZFare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gruber Driver free?
Gruber Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EZFare or Gruber Driver have ads?
Neither EZFare nor Gruber Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZFare or Gruber Driver?
EZFare ships an update every 3 months, and Gruber Driver every 2 weeks. Most recently, EZFare was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gruber Driver on October 31, 2026.

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