Comparison

Yep vs Mercadoo Driver

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

Head to head
About

Yep

Discover and purchase services from trusted local small businesses. Request quotes, book appointments, and manage your needs directly through the app. Businesses can also create online stores to reach new customers.

Highlights
  • Search for local businesses and services
  • Request quotes from multiple providers
  • Book appointments directly
  • Create an online store for your business
  • View business details and pricing
  • In-app chat and notifications
Features
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Yep! is an online marketplace where you can confidently and securely find and buy from small businesses that you can trust. Search for a business or service near you, click and view their store, and book their services all directly from the Yep! Online Marketplace. Yep! also allows you to request quotations from multiple businesses at a the same time, ensuring you find the best deal for your specific needs.  Looking for cleaning products? Looking for electrical services? Looking for a plumber? Find everything you need on Yep! Currently available to: Cleaners, Electricians, Plumbers and Locksmiths and customers nationwide. Buy Find services in your area, request a quote for a service and book appointments all directly from the app. Sell Create your own online store with your own branding, list the services you offer and find new customers. Bid *Coming Soon*: Post a service requirement or bid for new business requirements posted by customers and corporate partners.   Key features • Easy search function to find what you want quickly • Filter services near you or at a specific location • View recommended service providers near you • Visibility of service pricing, call out fee and first hour service • Check out the service store front, view their business details and opening hours • Request a quote and book appointments from vetted service providers directly off the App • Live App chat with in App notifications to confirm booking with your chosen service provider Looking for cleaning products? Looking for electrical services? Looking for a plumber? Find everything you need on Yep!

About

Mercadoo Driver

Features
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Mercadoo E-Hailing – Platform Description Mercadoo is a proudly South African, black-owned e-hailing platform designed to put safety, transparency, and driver empowerment at the centre of urban mobility. Built for local realities, Mercadoo connects verified riders with vetted driver partners through a secure, technology-enabled ecosystem that prioritises human oversight, real-time monitoring, and accountable service delivery. Unlike conventional ride-hailing platforms that rely solely on automated systems, Mercadoo integrates a 24/7 human control room, mandatory in-vehicle safety cameras (supported by performance-based incentives), and ID verification with selfie confirmation protocols for users. Riders can view verified driver details before pickup, and trips are monitored through intelligent risk systems to proactively detect and respond to safety threats. Mercadoo operates on a partnership model with driver associations, ensuring fair participation, structured benefits, and sustainable earnings. Drivers are treated as valued partners, supported through safety infrastructure, performance incentives, and transparent payout systems. Our mission is to restore trust in e-hailing by creating a platform where passengers feel secure, drivers feel protected, and communities benefit from a safer, more accountable mobility network. Mercadoo: Built for the people, not just the trips

Screenshots

Yep4 screens
Mercadoo Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mercadoo Driver at none against Yep's shown. Mercadoo Driver also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Yep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). 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

Yep ships an update every 5 weeks, Mercadoo Driver every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yep versus Mercadoo Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYepMercadoo Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTelkom SA SOC LtdErence Holdings Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Yep

No in-app purchases

None

Mercadoo Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yep free?
Yep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mercadoo Driver free?
Mercadoo Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yep or Mercadoo Driver have ads?
Yep shows ads; Mercadoo Driver does not.
Which is updated more often, Yep or Mercadoo Driver?
Yep ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mercadoo Driver every 9 days. Most recently, Yep was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mercadoo Driver on October 28, 2026.

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