Comparison

Shuttle vs Ford Carsharing

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

Head to head
About

Shuttle

This on-demand service offers flexible and comfortable transportation within a defined service area. Book a ride from your current location to your destination, with pickup and dropoff at virtual stops. Enjoy efficient routes, low prices, and contribute to reducing city traffic.

Highlights
  • On-demand booking
  • Virtual stop network
  • Live driver tracking
  • Shared rides for efficiency
  • Multiple payment options
  • Environmentally friendly
Features
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‚Shuttle - Holt dich ab‘, the flexible On-Demand-Service by Stadtbus Gütersloh GmbH. With our shuttle you get quickly and in comfort from your location to your desired destination. Pickup and dropoff is at one of over 4,000 virtual stops within the service area. You will always find a stop that is close to your location. You can check live in the app where you will be picked up. Trained drivers will pick you up at the stop point and might pick up additional passengers on the way, depending on passengers’ individual routes. This means: Making the most of every shuttle, very few detours and low prices. But the best part is: With our Shuttle-Service we sustainably reduce traffic in the city which is good for the climate in Gütersloh! This is how ‚Shuttle - Holt dich ab‘ works: - Download the ‚Shuttle – Holt dich ab‘ App for free - Sign up - Select pickup and dropoff location - Book a ride - Let the driver take you to your destination - Pay by PayPal, Credit Card or voucher Your Shuttle-Team wishes you a pleasant journey!

About

Ford Carsharing

This app provides flexible car rental options for various needs, from short trips to moving. Users pay only for the duration of use and can select from different vehicle types. The station-based system simplifies planning and eliminates parking worries upon return.

Highlights
  • Flexible mobility solutions
  • Pay-per-use pricing
  • Variety of vehicle models
  • Station-based car sharing
  • No parking search required
Features
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Ford Carsharing offers flexible mobility for every occasion - from weekend getaways and shopping trips to moving house. Pay only for the time you use and choose from a range of models, from small cars to vans. Thanks to station-based car sharing, your bookings can be planned and there is no need to search for a parking space when you return the car.

Screenshots

Shuttle4 screens
Ford Carsharing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shuttle at 71% against Ford Carsharing's 25%. Ford Carsharing's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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

Shuttle ships an update every 6 weeks, Ford Carsharing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Shuttle versus Ford Carsharing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShuttleFord Carsharing
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVia Transportation, Inc.Ford Händler Dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH

Customer experience

Shuttle

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Ford Carsharing

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

None

Shuttle

No in-app purchases

None

Ford Carsharing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shuttle free?
Shuttle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ford Carsharing free?
Ford Carsharing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shuttle or Ford Carsharing have ads?
Neither Shuttle nor Ford Carsharing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shuttle or Ford Carsharing?
Shuttle ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ford Carsharing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shuttle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ford Carsharing on October 27, 2026.

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