Request Driver vs iCab Mzansi Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Request Driver
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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.
iCab Mzansi Driver
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Do you want to partner with iCab as a driver? All applications are made through the South African Meter Taxi and E-Hailing Associations. Please contact the regional office applicable to you to apply! Make more money securely by driving with iCab! Contact us: Website: http://icabmzansi.co.za/ Email: info@icabmzansi.co.za Tel: 0860 11iCAB (4222)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Request Driver at none against iCab Mzansi Driver's shown. Request Driver also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). iCab Mzansi Driver's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, 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.
Request Driver ships an update every 6 months, iCab Mzansi Driver every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Request Driver | iCab Mzansi Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMARTHOMETHINGS (PTY) LTD | SYNERGY BUSINESS GROUP (PTY) LTD |
In-app purchases
Request Driver
No in-app purchases
iCab Mzansi Driver
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Request Driver free?
Is iCab Mzansi Driver free?
Do Request Driver or iCab Mzansi Driver have ads?
Which is updated more often, Request Driver or iCab Mzansi Driver?
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