Smart E vs Blink Car Share
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart E
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Smartmatic application to keep authentication in one place.
Blink Car Share
This service offers 100% electric car sharing for everyday needs. Members can rent and use vehicles as a smart key via a mobile app, with convenient pick-up and drop-off at multiple city locations. It provides an affordable, green transportation alternative.
- 100% electric car sharing
- App-based rentals
- Vehicles as smart key
- 40 city locations
- Low membership fees
- Per-minute use rates
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Blink Mobility is a 100% electric car sharing service that provides members vehicles for their everyday needs. The clean and convenient EV rentals can be picked up and dropped off at 40 locations around the city, eliminating the need for your own car. The Blink Mobility service is bringing a smarter, greener transportation option to Los Angeles, improving the community and environment one ride at a time. Becoming a member is easy and affordable! Simply download the mobile app and register today! The mobile app unlocks the electric power of our fleet. With the app you can begin your membership, find and rent vehicles, use it as the vehicle’s smart key, see your rental history, and manage your membership. AFFORDABLE Featuring low monthly membership fees and only cents per minute use rates, Blink Mobility is sure to fit everyone’s budget. CONVENIENT Boasting 40 central locations across LA, easy reservations, and simple self-service rentals, Blink Mobility is the easiest way to rent a car. RELIABLE Featuring a fleet of brand-new Chevy Bolt electric crossover vehicles, our 100% electric vehicles are practical, comfortable, fun, and perfect for LA driving! ELECTRIFYING Do good for the environment and your wallet, reducing CO2 emissions while enjoying the torque only an electric vehicle can provide. A SMARTER WAY TO GET AROUND TOWN! www.BlinkMobility.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smart E at 10.0 against Blink Car Share's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Smart E ships an update monthly, Blink Car Share every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart E | Blink Car Share |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.2 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 31 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartmatic International Holding B.V. | Blink Mobility, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Smart E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Blink Car Share
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes during ID verification
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Inaccurate car location information
- Inability to properly end rental sessions
Requested features
4 requests- Improve real-time car availability updates
- Streamline the rental process
- Enhance customer service responsiveness
- Provide more transparent pricing
In-app purchases
Smart E
No in-app purchases
Blink Car Share
No in-app purchases
