Request Driver vs RideSafeSA
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.
RideSafeSA
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RideSafer with RideSafe SA. RideSafe SA is a community-driven safety app for e-hailing passengers across South Africa. Check vehicles before you ride, share reviews of your trip, and report safety concerns so other passengers can stay informed. WHETHER YOU USE UBER, BOLT, OR INDRIVE Search a vehicle by registration number and see community reports tied to that ride. Make better choices before you accept that booking. LEAVE A REVIEW Had a good trip? Leave a positive star rating and help highlight reliable drivers. Your review is shared with the community so others can ride with more confidence. REPORT AN INCIDENT Something felt wrong? Report an incident with vehicle details, e-hailing service, photos, and a map pin of where it happened. Reports are reviewed by moderators so the community gets verified information. STAY INFORMED Browse community reviews and incident history. Track your own reports. Get notified when it matters. DESIGNED FOR SOUTH AFRICAN RIDERS Built for local e-hailing — Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and more — with a simple, clear experience that puts passenger safety first. KEY FEATURES • Search vehicles by registration number • Leave star-rated reviews for positive rides • Report safety incidents with evidence and location • Browse community warnings and reviews • View and track your own reports • Secure sign-in with Google or email • Push notifications for important updates Your safety. Our priority. Join RideSafe SA and help make every ride safer — for you and for every passenger sharing South African roads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RideSafeSA at every 3 weeks against Request Driver's every 6 months. On price, ads, 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, RideSafeSA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Request Driver | RideSafeSA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMARTHOMETHINGS (PTY) LTD | ANDILE MASELA |
In-app purchases
Request Driver
No in-app purchases
RideSafeSA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Request Driver free?
Is RideSafeSA free?
Do Request Driver or RideSafeSA have ads?
Which is updated more often, Request Driver or RideSafeSA?
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