Sama Driver vs Darent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sama Driver
This app connects individuals looking to increase their income with opportunities. It facilitates registration and onboarding for potential partners, aiming to provide excellent service while reflecting cultural values.
- Increase financial income
- Partner registration
- Onboarding process
- Training course information
- Service provision
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Captain… Your ambition is greater than just another ride. With the SAMA Captain app, we open the door to new opportunities, where every ride becomes a step toward better earnings and every day is a new opportunity to achieve more. Start your journey with SAMA Captain… because your success is our destination.
Darent
Find and book unique accommodations like apartments, chalets, and villas across Saudi Arabia for short or monthly stays. Discover verified properties offering space, privacy, and a home-like feel. The platform is licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism and offers secure booking for guests and easy listing for property owners.
- Book apartments, chalets, villas, camps, farms
- Short and monthly stay options
- Family-friendly and private accommodations
- Flexible cancellation policies
- Licensed by Saudi Ministry of Tourism
- Secure booking and trusted hosts
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Looking for unique stays in Saudi Arabia? Darent makes it easy to book apartments, chalets, villas, and more — for short stays, weekend getaways, or monthly stays. Whether you’re traveling with family, planning a private escape, or looking for a comfortable long stay, Darent offers a wide range of verified accommodations to match your needs and budget. Why book with Darent? - Apartments, chalets, villas, camps, farms, and unique stays - Short stay and monthly stay options - Family-friendly and private accommodations - Flexible cancellation policies - Licensed platform by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism - Secure booking and trusted hosts across the Kingdom Discover stays with more space, better privacy, and the freedom to feel at home — wherever you go. Are you a property owner? Darent helps hosts earn additional income safely and effortlessly. - List your property in simple steps - Get guidance on pricing and best practices - We handle marketing and guest reach - Receive your earnings securely and on time Join a trusted, regulated platform designed for both guests and hosts. Download Darent today and book your next stay with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Darent at none against Sama Driver's shown. Darent also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Sama Driver's advantage is ratings volume (202 vs 18). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sama Driver against 4.6 for Darent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sama Driver has 202 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Sama Driver ships an update monthly, Darent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sama Driver | Darent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (202 ratings) — better | 4.6 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 202 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAMA TAXI | Darent |
Customer experience
Sama Driver
Darent
In-app purchases
Sama Driver
No in-app purchases
Darent
No in-app purchases
