Comparison

Getaround vs CDS Driver

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

Head to head
About

Getaround

Rent a car by the hour, day, or month directly from your smartphone. Access thousands of vehicles in hundreds of cities across Europe, with insurance included. You can also list your own car to earn money.

Highlights
  • Hourly, daily, and monthly rentals
  • Smartphone car unlocking
  • Thousands of cars available
  • Insurance included
  • Rent out your own car
  • Business rentals
Features
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Rent a car in minutes – no paperwork, no agency. 1 – RENT A CAR NEAR YOU Rent by the hour, the day, or up to a month - all directly from the app. Book your car, unlock it with your smartphone, or meet the owner to collect the keys. Carsharing has never been easier, faster, or safer. Enjoy prices up to 30% cheaper than traditional rental agencies, with AXA comprehensive insurance included for complete peace of mind. 2 – A CAR NEAR YOU FOR EVERY OCCASION Choose from thousands of cars available in hundreds of cities — at train stations and airports across France, Norway, Spain, Belgium, Germany, and Austria. With Getaround, Europe’s leading carsharing platform, find the perfect car for every journey: a city car or family car for everyday trips, an SUV for a weekend in nature, a van for your move, or a camper van for a road trip. Even luxury and electric car enthusiasts will find their match - there’s something for every need. 3 – WANT TO RENT OUT YOUR CAR? List your car on Getaround and earn up to several hundred euros each month. Insurance is included, and you can manage everything easily from the app. 4 – NEED A VEHICLE FOR BUSINESS TRIPS? Sign up your company on Getaround for Business to rent premium cars or vans for meetings - with no upfront payment or deposits. Everything is billed directly to your company card. Manage your team and receipts in one place, and enjoy rates up to 30% cheaper than traditional agencies, with the option of monthly invoicing on request.

About

CDS Driver

Features
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An app that let's driver interact with Cab Dispatch System (CDS).

Screenshots

Getaround4 screens
CDS Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Getaround at weekly against CDS Driver's every 29 months. CDS Driver's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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

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

Getaround ships an update weekly, CDS Driver every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Getaround versus CDS Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetaroundCDS Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (3.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.4K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGetaroundDelta Tech Global

Bugs and requests

Getaround

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Unreliable car unlocking and locking
  • Inaccurate fuel level reporting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve verification and onboarding process
  • Enhance customer support channels
  • Provide more transparency on fees and pricing
  • Implement better quality control for rental vehicles

CDS Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Getaround

No in-app purchases

None

CDS Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Getaround free?
Getaround is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDS Driver free?
CDS Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Getaround or CDS Driver have ads?
Neither Getaround nor CDS Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Getaround or CDS Driver?
Getaround ships an update weekly, and CDS Driver every 29 months. Most recently, Getaround was updated on September 24, 2026 and CDS Driver on May 16, 2026.

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