# Empower Driver vs Swapspace

The clearest difference is rating: Swapspace at 5.0 against Empower Driver's 4.6. Swapspace also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Empower Driver's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 3) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). 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.

Swapspace 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empower Driver | Swapspace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empower-driver/id1486383191/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapspace-find-parking-fast/id6760789821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yazam Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454849874) | [Swapspace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886247048) |

## What reviewers say

### Empower Driver

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

**Currently charting:** #125 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


### Swapspace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapspace-find-parking-fast/id6760789821)

Find parking spots in real-time by seeing availability reports or connecting with other drivers. Earn money by sharing your spot or reporting availability. Designed for busy urban areas to make parking faster and more predictable.

**Highlights:** Real-time parking availability reports, Driver-to-driver space swaps, Request a spot from nearby drivers, Earn money for participation, Designed for busy cities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empower Driver free?

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

### Is Swapspace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Empower Driver or Swapspace?

Swapspace is rated higher. Empower Driver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Swapspace averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Empower Driver or Swapspace have ads?

Neither Empower Driver nor Swapspace shows ads.

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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.*