# Empower Driver vs KulaRides

The clearest difference is rating: KulaRides at 5.0 against Empower Driver's 4.6. KulaRides also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Empower Driver's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 2) and chart position (#141 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.

KulaRides 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empower Driver | KulaRides |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/kularides/id6796537762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yazam Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454849874) | [KulaRides LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795738664) |

## What reviewers say

### Empower Driver

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### KulaRides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kularides/id6796537762)

Book premium chauffeur services for airport transfers, point-to-point rides, and hourly bookings in New Jersey and New York. Enjoy fixed, upfront fares with no surge pricing and live flight tracking for airport arrivals.

**Highlights:** Premium chauffeur service, Airport transfers with flight tracking, Fixed, upfront fares, Hourly as-directed service, Corporate and special occasion bookings, Live support and driver updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empower Driver free?

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

### Is KulaRides free?

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

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

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

### Do Empower Driver or KulaRides have ads?

Neither Empower Driver nor KulaRides 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.*