# Empower Driver vs PTS FlexPay

The clearest difference is rating: PTS FlexPay at 5.0 against Empower Driver's 4.6. PTS FlexPay also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Empower Driver's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PTS FlexPay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empower Driver has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Empower Driver ships an update fortnightly, PTS FlexPay every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empower Driver | PTS FlexPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empower-driver/id1486383191/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pts-flexpay/id6737125374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yazam Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454849874) | [PrecisionPay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774713669) |

## What reviewers say

### Empower Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empower-driver/id1486383191)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Direct driver-passenger connection, Sustainable driver income, Less expensive rides, Customized transportation options, Bypass corporate middlemen

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 100% of fare kept by drivers
- 🤝 Drivers set their own rates
- 🚗 Flexible driving hours
- 💳 Daily payouts from Stripe
- 🔒 Gender-specific driver selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Poor customer support
- 🗺️ Inaccurate pickup/dropoff locations
- 🚕 Unexpected number of passengers
- 💰 Discrepancies between quoted and actual pay
- 🔒 Safety concerns with unverified passengers

**Reported bugs**

- Background check delays
- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to delete account

**Requested features**

- Destination mode to pick up riders along the way
- Cancellation fees for riders
- Cleanup fees for driver incidents
- Improved GPS accuracy and navigation


### PTS FlexPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pts-flexpay/id6737125374)

Easily create and pay for parking sessions online. Discover nearby locations, view rates, and get validations for discounts. This ticketless app offers a touchless experience for a faster, smarter way to park.

**Highlights:** Create and pay for parking sessions online, Discover nearby parking locations, View current parking rates and offers, Get retail parking validations, Buy parking permits, Reserve event parking

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empower Driver free?

Empower Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PTS FlexPay free?

PTS FlexPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Empower Driver or PTS FlexPay?

PTS FlexPay is rated higher. Empower Driver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while PTS FlexPay averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Empower Driver or PTS FlexPay have ads?

Neither Empower Driver nor PTS FlexPay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Empower Driver or PTS FlexPay?

Empower Driver ships an update fortnightly, and PTS FlexPay every 6 weeks. Most recently, Empower Driver was updated on October 29, 2026 and PTS FlexPay on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*