Comparison

RIDE vs Guru

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

Head to head
About

RIDE

Rent an electric bike for convenient city travel. Locate available bikes on a map, unlock them with a QR code, and enjoy your ride. Park responsibly in designated zones and end your trip through the app.

Highlights
  • E-bike sharing
  • Map-based bike location
  • QR code unlocking
  • Multiple speed modes
  • Cruise control
  • Designated parking zones
Features
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RIDE provides micro-mobility and e-mobility solutions. At the moment RIDE providing e-Bike sharing in Riga city. 1. Open RIDE app Download the RIDE App from your phone's App Store. When it is downloaded, read the introduction with a short guide and register to be able to drive! 2. Find RIDE e-Bike on the map Find the nearest e-Bike on the map displayed on our App. Make sure that the battery is charged sufficiently for your planned ride. Go after the e-Bike. You can reserve the ride for 3 minutes. 3. Scan or input the code To start using RIDE e-Bike, stand next to the e-Bike and scan the QR code or input the code manually. E-Bike will wake-up and main display will switch “on”. 4. Start riding Fold up the side support. Press “P” button on left hand combination switch to release parking mode and get in to “Ready” mode. Choose cycling mode “1” (15 km/h) – “2” (20 km/h) – “3” (25 km/h). To begin moving, turn right hand power handlebar. Use pedals if it’s necessary. You can use also cruise mode by pressing “C” on right hand combination switch to keep stable speed. 5. Where to ride Ride the e-Bike on bicycle paths as regular bicycle and road part if bicycle paths is not available. You can use pedestrian sidewalks if road part has heavy traffic. Use bicycle paths as much as possible. Always respect the pedestrians and other road users. 6. Slowing down To stop use rear brake press left hand lever and/or use front brake by pressing right hand lever. 7. Find where to park Find green zone in the app map. Put the e-Bike on the sidewalk, at bike rack or any flat place where e-Bike will not disturb pedestrians and other road users. 8. Finish the ride After e-Bike is parked in correct place. Finish the ride in the app and submit the picture. After ride is finish e-Bike display light will go “off” and beep will follow. How you can be sure that ride is finished properly. Send an email to: support@ridemobility.eu or visit our website: https://ridemobility.eu

About

Guru

Features
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Guru is the taxi app for fast, reliable rides in Riga and across Latvia. Choose your pickup and destination, see the fare, and book a ride in seconds. Follow your driver on the map in real time, pay your way, and keep your trip history in one place. Why Guru • Book a taxi quickly from the map • Live driver tracking and ETA • Clear fares before you ride • Multiple payment options • Trip history and receipts • In-app support when you need help Whether you need a ride across town or to the airport, Guru helps you get there with less waiting and more clarity. Need help? Contact support@getguru.eu

Screenshots

RIDE4 screens
Guru3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Guru at every 4 days against RIDE's fortnightly. 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

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

RIDE ships an update fortnightly, Guru every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RIDE versus Guru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDEGuru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIDE SIASLYFOX, SIA

In-app purchases

None

RIDE

No in-app purchases

None

Guru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIDE free?
RIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guru free?
Guru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RIDE or Guru have ads?
Neither RIDE nor Guru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIDE or Guru?
RIDE ships an update fortnightly, and Guru every 4 days. Most recently, RIDE was updated on October 19, 2026 and Guru on October 18, 2026.

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