Caltech Rideshare vs GOFR Rides
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Caltech Rideshare
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The goal of Caltech's Rideshare Program is to reduce the total number of vehicle trips made to campus by Caltech faculty, staff and students. This goal serves the California clean-air effort and reduces congestion on campus and the surrounding community.
GOFR Rides
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GOFR is a new kind of rideshare built for your night out. Pay one flat fee to ride anywhere — no surge pricing, no surprises. And when you're heading to a GOFR partner business, your ride is on them. FLAT-FEE RIDES One price. No surge. No hidden fees. Know exactly what you're paying before you book. FREE RIDES TO PARTNERS GOFR partners with local bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and event venues. Ride to them for free — the business covers your fare. REAL-TIME TRACKING Watch your driver arrive in real time. Share your ride with friends or family so they always know you're safe. EVENTS & DEALS Browse local events and exclusive deals from GOFR partner businesses — all inside the app. EARN AS A DRIVER Drive when you want, earn what you deserve. Flat-fee rides mean predictable earnings with no rate wars.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Caltech Rideshare at 10.0 against GOFR Rides'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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Caltech Rideshare | GOFR Rides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | California Institute of Technology | GOFR Rides Corporation |
In-app purchases
Caltech Rideshare
No in-app purchases
GOFR Rides
No in-app purchases
