Request Ride vs Ride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Request Ride
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Request is a rideshare platform facilitating peer to peer ridesharing by means of connecting passengers who are in need of rides from drivers with available cars to get from point A to point B with the press of a button.
Ride
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Ride is Your reliable, affordable, and convenient way to get around. Tap to request a ride in minutes. Choose the option that fits your needs and budget. Track your driver's arrival and enjoy a safe journey to your destination.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Request Ride at none against Ride's shown. Ride's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Request Ride ships an update every 6 months, Ride every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Request Ride | Ride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMARTHOMETHINGS (PTY) LTD | RIDE CAB INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS LLC |
In-app purchases
Request Ride
No in-app purchases
Ride
No in-app purchases
