Comparison

Veedo vs Request Driver

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Veedo

Features
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Veedo is a ride-hailing app that uses high tech system for booking a fast, reliable and affordable cab service whenever you need it. Veedo operates in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Polokwane, Durban and Mbombela and many other cities in South Africa. Our app makes it easy and possible for people to simply tap their smartphone and have a cab arrive at their location in the minimum possible time. Our mission is to provide fast on demand services on tap in many lands. Here is how Veedo works in more detail: - Download and install Veedo app. - Book your ride type (classic, executive, family etc.) Get upfront pricing before a trip. - Once you confirm your trip, you will be matched with a nearby driver. You can check driver's name, car model and license plate number. All our drivers are certified for rides in South Africa; in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Polokwane, Durban and Mbombela and other areas in particular. - Track your route while you travel. - Pay for your ride by cash or credit card. - You may rate your travel after concluding your ride. This way you can help us improve our service. Veedo - we care about your safety Unlike other taxi companies, Veedo employs licensed & certified drivers only. Passengers are logged through company website or mobile app and assigned an appropriate driver and car in real-time. Other benefits include: - Quality. We provide high quality rides, so you can always be sure to grab best cabs with the best support when it comes to providing quick and precise answers, as we are open to your needs and problems 24/7. - Safety - the drivers are selected and trained thoroughly. With the help of rating system, this helps us ensure best possible cab ride service in South Africa. - Pricing: our app gives a chance to book taxi at a reasonably low price. You can always check cab price before you travel. Contact us: veedoride@gmail.com http://www.veedoride.com/

About

Request Driver

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Request is a rideshare platform facilitating peer to peer ridesharing by means of connecting passengers who are in need of rides from drivers with available cars to get from point A to point B with the press of a button.

Screenshots

Veedo4 screens
Request Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Request Driver at none against Veedo's shown. Request Driver also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Veedo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Veedo ships an update every 2 months, Request Driver every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Veedo versus Request Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVeedoRequest Driver
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEEDO TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTDSMARTHOMETHINGS (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

None

Veedo

No in-app purchases

None

Request Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Veedo free?
Veedo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Request Driver free?
Request Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Veedo or Request Driver have ads?
Veedo shows ads; Request Driver does not.
Which is updated more often, Veedo or Request Driver?
Veedo ships an update every 2 months, and Request Driver every 6 months. Most recently, Veedo was updated on September 19, 2026 and Request Driver on May 16, 2026.

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