RideNow vs Explore Pafos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RideNow
Rent a car for short periods, from minutes to a full day, to explore Cyprus. Unlock your vehicle instantly via the app and park it in designated zones within major cities. All-inclusive pricing covers fuel, insurance, and taxes.
- Short-term car rentals
- Instant car unlocking
- Flexible parking zones
- All-inclusive pricing
- Easy registration process
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Travel around Cyprus without any problems! RideNow is a fast and easy way to rent a car from 1 minute to 1 day. Your car is already waiting for you nearby. Just unlock it through the app. Complete your rental at any free parking space in Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos or Limassol in the home area shown in the application. Fuel, taxes, insurance and limited liability in case of an accident are already included in the price of your stay. To register through the app, you need: (1) a driver's license, (2) an ID or passport, and (3) a credit or debit card. We welcome drivers of all ages and from anywhere in the world!
Explore Pafos
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Χτισμένη στη νοτιοδυτική ακτή της Κύπρου, η Πάφος με τη μακραίωνη και πολυτάραχη ιστορία της, θεωρείται ένα κόσμημα της Μεγαλονήσου τόσο για την ομορφιά της όσο και για και τον πλούσιο πολιτισμό της. Το σύγχρονο με το παλιό, συνδυάζονται εδώ με ένα μοναδικό τρόπο καθώς νεοκλασικά και μοντέρνα κτίρια, μνημεία και αρχιτεκτονικά λείψανα του παρελθόντος συνυπάρχουν αρμονικά, συνθέτοντας την εικόνα μιας σαγηνευτικής σύγχρονης πόλης. H Πάφος σήμερα αποτελεί δικαιολογημένα έναν από τους πιο δημοφιλείς προορισμούς στην Κύπρο, αφού εδώ μπορεί να βρει κανείς τα πάντα: μοναδικά αξιοθέατα, υπέροχες παραλίες και αμέτρητες επιλογές για διασκέδαση.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Explore Pafos at none against RideNow's shown. Explore Pafos also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
RideNow ships an update every 2 months, Explore Pafos every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RideNow | Explore Pafos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ridenow Car Rental Limited | Aegean Solutions S.a |
In-app purchases
RideNow
No in-app purchases
Explore Pafos
No in-app purchases
