Comparison

Rivian vs Hoofr

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

Hoofr

Organize group golf trips seamlessly. Manage tee times, lodging, player details, and payments all in one place. Share trip plans and stay updated with real-time information.

Highlights
  • Group trip creation and sharing
  • Tee time and itinerary scheduling
  • Lodging details management
  • Player roster and records tracking
  • Payment tracking and Splitwise integration
  • In-app group chat
  • Weather forecasts
Features
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Hoofr is the all-in-one golf trip planner built for groups. No more scattered group texts, lost details, or forgotten payments — everything you need is in one place. CREATE & SHARE YOUR TRIP Set up your trip with dates, location, and a roster. Share a simple 6-digit code so everyone can join and stay on the same page in real time. TEE TIMES & ITINERARY Build out your full schedule — tee times with player groups, dinners, activities, and travel. Everyone sees the same plan, always up to date. Simply click to share a daily summary with anyone not on Hoofr. LODGING Add where the group is staying with photos, check-in/out dates, amenities, directions, WIFI passwords, door codes and player assignments so everyone knows their room. PLAYER ROSTER & RECORDS Track handicaps, Ryder Cup records, and points. Import players from a CSV or add them one by one. Player contact details make it easy to reach anyone in the group. Create teams to easily see who you're playing against. PAYMENTS Track who owes what and who has paid. Add individual payments, set amounts owed, and see collection progress at a glance. You can even choose which currency you'd like to track. Link your Splitwise or Venmo group for shared expenses. WEATHER Check the forecast for your trip location so you can plan accordingly. See hourly forecast and an indicator if it's good golfing weather or not. CHAT Chat with your group within the app. MEDIA Upload videos or articles to get your group hyped for the trip. Hoofr keeps your entire golf trip organized from the planning stage through the final round. Sign in with Apple, invite your group, and start planning.

Screenshots

Rivian4 screens
Hoofr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hoofr at 100% against Rivian's 45%. Hoofr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Rivian's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 22). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hoofr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rivian has 1.4K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Rivian's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hoofr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rivian ships an update every 3 weeks, Hoofr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rivian versus Hoofr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRivianHoofr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size419 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRivianHARRY EDWARD WASHINGTON

Customer experience

Rivian

All ratings1,343 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative42.9%

Hoofr

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Hoofr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rivian

No in-app purchases

None

Hoofr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rivian free?
Rivian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoofr free?
Hoofr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rivian or Hoofr?
Hoofr is rated higher. Rivian averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Hoofr averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.
Do Rivian or Hoofr have ads?
Neither Rivian nor Hoofr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rivian or Hoofr?
Rivian ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hoofr every 5 days. Most recently, Rivian was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hoofr on November 5, 2026.

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