Comparison

Par EV vs R

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

Head to head
About

Par EV

Features
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Par EV includes the following features: - Charge your car on compatible chargers - Pay for charge sessions using a credit or debit card - Scan QR codes on chargers to start a session - Identify nearby chargers - Track ongoing sessions in real time

About

R

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R.I.D.E offers reliable taxi and private hire services, catering to both individual and corporate clients with a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. R.I.D.E is your reliable transportation partner, providing a range of services to meet your needs, in the Taunton, Bridgewater and Minehead area. With our fleet of taxis and private hire vehicles, we offer convenient airport transfers and operate around the clock for your convenience. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a group, for personal or business purposes, we welcome all types of bookings. Our experienced drivers ensure safe and comfortable journeys, whether you’re traveling locally or embarking on a longer trip. At R.I.D.E, we prioritise customer satisfaction and strive to make every ride with us a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Screenshots

Par EV4 screens
R4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Par EV at monthly against R's every 19 months. R's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Par EV ships an update monthly, R every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Par EV versus R: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPar EVR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS18.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiralis Data ltdR-I-D-E SW LTD

In-app purchases

None

Par EV

No in-app purchases

None

R

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Par EV free?
Par EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is R free?
R is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Par EV or R?
Par EV ships an update monthly, and R every 19 months. Most recently, Par EV was updated on October 9, 2026 and R on October 15, 2026.

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