GEST | Driver vs Orbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GEST | Driver
This app connects employees with riders efficiently and provides integrated navigation for easy travel. It's designed to streamline the process of finding and reaching destinations.
- Connects with local riders
- Efficient rider matching
- Integrated navigation
- Easy destination guidance
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The GEST Driver App - the app for GEST employees. Our driver app: Connects you with riders in your area as efficiently as possible Includes navigation to help you get from here to there easily
Orbit
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Orbit Driver is New York’s trusted ride-hailing partner app, built for professional drivers who want to earn more with less hassle. Whether you’re driving full-time or part-time, Orbit connects you with passengers across the city — from Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond. Accept ride requests instantly, track trip details in real time, and manage your schedule all from one simple, reliable app. Orbit helps you focus on driving while we handle the rest — navigation, payments, and customer support. Get paid fast and securely, with clear trip history and transparent earnings. You’re always in control: when to drive, where to go, and how much you make. Orbit was built with drivers in mind — reliable technology, fair trips, and real support. Move smarter. Earn more. Drive with Orbit — because the world doesn’t move without you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GEST | Driver at every 6 weeks against Orbit's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GEST | Driver ships an update every 6 weeks, Orbit every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GEST | Driver | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gest Transportation, LLC | Tri-State Ground Transportation, LLC |
In-app purchases
GEST | Driver
No in-app purchases
Orbit
No in-app purchases
