Empower Driver vs Bazeway
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.
Bazeway
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drivers: "Join the BazeWay driver community and unlock new opportunities to earn money on your schedule! As a BazeWay driver, you'll enjoy flexible hours, competitive earnings, and the satisfaction of providing top-notch service to passengers in your area. Our app is designed to make driving with BazeWay seamless and rewarding, with features like real-time trip requests, transparent earnings tracking, and access to dedicated support whenever you need it. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or embark on a new career path, BazeWay welcomes you to join our team of trusted drivers. Download now and start driving with BazeWay today!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Empower Driver at fortnightly against Bazeway's every 16 months. Empower Driver also leads on chart position (#151 vs unranked). Bazeway's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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 ships an update fortnightly, Bazeway every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Empower Driver | Bazeway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #151 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yazam Inc. | B rider Inc |
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
Bazeway
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Empower Driver
No in-app purchases
Bazeway
No in-app purchases
