Empower Driver vs ZIPR DRIVER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Empower Driver
This app connects passengers directly with drivers, offering a more sustainable income for drivers and potentially lower costs and customized rides for passengers. It bypasses large corporate platforms to facilitate direct transactions.
- Direct driver-passenger connection
- Sustainable driver income
- Less expensive rides
- Customized transportation options
- Bypass corporate middlemen
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We started Empower to empower drivers who can’t make a sustainable living under the current rideshare model and to provide an alternative for passengers who want the convenience provided by on-demand transportation platforms, but prefer to support drivers, not the companies exploiting them. By removing the giant corporate middleman, Empower is able to do that, while enabling passengers to obtain less expensive and more customized transportation directly from drivers.
ZIPR DRIVER
This app connects drivers with earning opportunities. It focuses on driver support, security, and a user-friendly interface. Drivers can access help via phone, email, or in-person at offices.
- Driver earning opportunities
- Driver-focused resources
- 24/7 driver support
- Enhanced rider safety guidelines
- Easy-to-use application
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Driving with Zipr is better. Apply to begin earning more! WHY ZIPR? We put resources into our drivers. We pay special attention to your security, which incorporates all day, every day support and further developed guidelines for riders. SUPPORT YOU CAN Rely ON We're here to help on the off chance that you really want us — through telephone, email, and face-to-face at our Offices. A Refreshed Simple TO-Utilize Application
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Empower Driver at 4.6 against ZIPR DRIVER's 1.0. Empower Driver also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 1) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). ZIPR DRIVER's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Empower Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empower Driver has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Empower Driver ships an update fortnightly, ZIPR DRIVER every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Empower Driver | ZIPR DRIVER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #125 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yazam Inc. | KICK RIDE PR LLC |
Customer experience
Empower Driver
ZIPR DRIVER
Bugs and requests
Empower Driver
Reported bugs
3 issues- Background check delays
- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to delete account
Requested features
4 requests- Destination mode to pick up riders along the way
- Cancellation fees for riders
- Cleanup fees for driver incidents
- Improved GPS accuracy and navigation
ZIPR DRIVER
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Empower Driver
No in-app purchases
ZIPR DRIVER
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Empower Driver free?
Is ZIPR DRIVER free?
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