Comparison

SmartRide vs Hopp

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

Head to head
About

SmartRide

Features
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A simple way to find friends, classmates and coworkers going your way. Our online ridematching system makes it easy to share seats or to catch a ride. Just about anyone can carpool - the distance of your commute doesn’t matter, as long as the pickup and drop off points are agreed upon. The system matches people based on proximity to origin and destination points and travel route as well as similar working hours and compatible carpooling preferences. Register now! A confidential matchlist is returned instantly when you search for carpool partners. No personal information is released to potential matches. Simply email the individuals on your matchlist and then it's up to you to discuss the arrangements so that your new carpool will work for you! As an added bonus, many businesses provide premier parking for carpoolers and, finding a spot to park one car is always easier than finding a spot for more. The average commuter spends over $9,000 a year operating their car. By carpooling you could finally take a dream vacation.

About

Hopp

This app allows users to easily book affordable rides or rent electric scooters for quick and convenient travel. Choose from various vehicle options, pay seamlessly in-app, and enjoy reliable service with 24/7 support. Explore your city or get to your destination efficiently.

Highlights
  • Order rides and scooters
  • Set destination and request ride
  • Wide range of vehicle options
  • Rent electric scooters
  • Seamless in-app payments
  • Reliable drivers and 24/7 support
  • Price estimates before ordering
Features
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Order comfortable, affordable rides or scooters with the Hopp app. Just open the app, set your destination, and request a ride or unlock a scooter to get where you need to go—fast. EASY AND CONVENIENT RIDES To request a ride with the Hopp app, all you need to do is: 1. Set your destination 2. Pick a ride category 3. Request a ride 5. Leave a rating and pay A WIDE RANGE OF RIDE OPTIONS Select a ride that works for you, whether it's budget-friendly transportation or something a little extra. With Hopp, you can choose from a wide range of vehicles, from affordable rides to larger vehicles to premium cars for special nights out. HOPP SCOOTERS* Rent a Hopp scooter to explore the city, skip traffic, or simply get where you need to go. Scooters are a great alternative to cars, making cities a little better for everyone. And they’re fun. JOIN HOPP PLUS FOR EXTRA VALUE** Get more from Hopp with Hopp Plus. Enjoy member perks that give you better value on every ride and added flexibility when plans change. EASY IN-APP PAYMENTS Hopp integrates seamlessly with popular payment methods to make paying for your rides easy. Pay for your ride in-app using debit, credit, or Apple Pay. RELIABLE DRIVERS AND 24/7 SUPPORT Hopp driver partners are carefully vetted and receive guidance to ensure safety and comfort on every ride. You can easily use the app to communicate with your driver, share your destination, and follow their progress. WHY PEOPLE RIDE WITH HOPP - Access to comfortable and affordable rides - Fast arrival times, day and night - Prices you can check before you order - Seamless in-app payments (credit/debit/Apple Pay) If you want to earn money as Hopp driver partner, sign up at gethopp.com/en-ca/driver/. Questions? Reach out to info@gethopp.com or visit gethopp.com/en-ca/. Questions about scooters? Visit https://gethopp.com/en-us/ *Hopp scooters are currently only available in Washington, D.C. **Hopp Plus is currently only available in Canada.

Screenshots

SmartRide4 screens
Hopp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartRide at 11.0 against Hopp's 15.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SmartRide versus Hopp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRideHopp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (7.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—11.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—7.6K — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB199 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHalifax Regional MunicipalityBOLT TECHNOLOGY OU

Bugs and requests

SmartRide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hopp

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect pickup/drop-off locations
  • Charging issues with scooters
  • App glitches and crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved GPS and navigation accuracy
  • Faster customer support response times
  • More transparent pricing policies
  • Better driver accountability

In-app purchases

None

SmartRide

No in-app purchases

None

Hopp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartRide free?
SmartRide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hopp free?
Hopp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartRide or Hopp have ads?
Neither SmartRide nor Hopp shows ads.

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