Comparison

Rivian vs GuideUp

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

Head to head
About

Rivian

Control and manage your electric vehicle with your smartphone. Use your phone as a key, monitor charging, plan trips with charging stops, and access vehicle support and service. Keep your vehicle updated and ready for your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Phone as vehicle key
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Remote climate control
  • Trip planning with charging stops
  • Charger and point of interest map
  • Vehicle status monitoring
  • Service and roadside assistance
Features
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The Rivian app works with your R1T and R1S to make driving and owning your Rivian simple. Use your phone as a key, manage charging sessions, tap into support and so much more: • Accept delivery of your Rivian • Make your phone a key to your R1T or R1S • Lock and unlock your vehicle remotely • Warm up or cool down your vehicle before you get in • Plan trips in the app to see recommended routes and charging stops based on your preferences • Search the map for points of interest and nearby chargers—and send any destination to your vehicle • Check your Rivian's range and current charging status • Connect with our support team to ask questions and troubleshoot • Request and track vehicle service and roadside assistance • Start available vehicle software updates from the app • Connect with your home Rivian Wall Charger Keep the World Adventurous Forever.

About

GuideUp

Features
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Find and book fishing charters directly with local guides. No booking companies. No 20% fees. Just you and the captain. GuideUp is the first fishing charter marketplace with verified catch records. Both guide and angler confirm every catch, creating the most trustworthy track record in the industry. FOR FISHERMEN Finally, a way to actually choose your captain. • See verified catch records - catches confirmed by both parties • Read real reviews from verified customers • View boat details, equipment, and amenities • Compare prices transparently across guides • Book instantly for last-minute trips No more mystery captains. No more researching forums for hours. FOR CAPTAINS Stop paying 20% to booking companies. • Pay $80/month flat - one good trip pays for the whole month • Build your own brand and following • Own your customer relationships directly • Get rewarded for quality with verified catch records KEY FEATURES Verified Catches - Confirmed by both guide and angler Transparent Profiles - See everything before you book Direct Booking - No middlemen, no hidden fees Honest Reviews - Only verified customers can review Download GuideUp and discover a better way to book fishing charters.

Screenshots

Rivian4 screens
GuideUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rivian at every 3 weeks against GuideUp's every 2 months. GuideUp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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

Rivian ships an update every 3 weeks, GuideUp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rivian versus GuideUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRivianGuideUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size419 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRivianJacob Michael Searing

Bugs and requests

Rivian

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets disappearing after app updates
  • Inconsistent phone-as-a-key performance
  • Charging status not updating correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote access to cameras and Gear Guard videos
  • Ability to control more vehicle functions like windows, frunk, and charge port
  • Integration with Apple Watch and other smart devices
  • Customizable charge scheduling and energy cost tracking

GuideUp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rivian

No in-app purchases

None

GuideUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rivian free?
Rivian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GuideUp free?
GuideUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rivian or GuideUp have ads?
Neither Rivian nor GuideUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rivian or GuideUp?
Rivian ships an update every 3 weeks, and GuideUp every 2 months. Most recently, Rivian was updated on October 15, 2026 and GuideUp on October 1, 2026.

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