SamaraBusiness vs Shaxi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SamaraBusiness
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Move around the eastern province, the kingdom and GCC in the safest way possible with the most reliable Chauffeurs and at the most convenient fares Benefits Sanitized and safe vehicles on demand Highly trained chauffeurs Convenient way to book your car Payment methods options, on app payment, cash and POS machines availability in all Samara vehicles Intercity rides around the kingdom, GCC trips and airport Transfers Features Favorite address: your favorite places identified and saved automatically for ease of future booking Ride Tracking: GPS technology to locate your pick up and drop off location and to track your ride Ride confirmation: SMS, e-mail sent to you with ride confirmation Safe Ride: we share car license plates and driver information For more information about Samara, please visit our website and follow us on social media Website www.samara.com.sa Facebook, twitter, Instagram and linked in on @samararide
Shaxi
Request rides easily from your smartphone. Enter your destination and a nearby driver will be dispatched. Track your driver's progress and estimated arrival time. Pay directly through the app and rate your driver for a convenient experience.
- Easy ride requests
- Destination entry
- Nearby driver dispatch
- Real-time driver tracking
- Estimated arrival times
- In-app payments
- Driver ratings
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Our ride hailing app allows you to easily request a ride from your smartphone. Simply open the app, enter your destination, and a nearby driver will be dispatched to your location. You can track the driver's progress on the app and get an estimated time of arrival. Enjoy a comfortable and convenient ride at a competitive price. Plus, you can pay for the ride directly through the app and rate your driver to help us ensure the best experience for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shaxi at every 2 weeks against SamaraBusiness's every 2 months. SamaraBusiness's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). 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.
SamaraBusiness ships an update every 2 months, Shaxi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SamaraBusiness | Shaxi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (360 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 54.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 360 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Samara Trading Establishment | SmartQix LLC |
In-app purchases
SamaraBusiness
No in-app purchases
Shaxi
No in-app purchases
