# Lyft vs Poparide

The clearest difference is ads: Poparide at none against Lyft's shown. Poparide also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Lyft's advantage is ratings volume (18M vs 746) and review sentiment (61% vs 38%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lyft against 4.9 for Poparide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyft has 18M ratings behind it against 746, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Lyft's written reviews are positive against 38% of Poparide's.

Lyft ships an update weekly, Poparide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lyft | Poparide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyft/id529379082/reviews) | [4.9 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poparide/id1045332129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18M** | 746 |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 401 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lyft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/523004506) | [HitchPlanet Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/476512980) |

## What reviewers say

### Lyft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyft/id529379082)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Travel, #113 Top Free (US App Store)

Easily get to your destination with various transportation options. Enter your destination, see upfront costs, and choose from multiple ride types like bikes, scooters, or even rentals. Affordable options and public transit routes are also available.

**Highlights:** Multiple transportation options, Upfront route and cost estimates, Priority Pickup option, Bikes & Scooters, Lyft XL & Lux, Transit routes, Vehicle rentals

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick pickup
- 👍 Friendly drivers
- 💰 Affordable prices
- 🚗 Clean cars
- 🥰 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long wait times
- 🤔 Inaccurate ETAs
- 🚫 Drivers canceling rides
- 💰 Unexpected charges
- 🔍 Difficulty contacting support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing
- Payment issues
- Incorrect pickup locations

**Requested features**

- Option to select vehicle type
- Ability to report driver issues
- Improved communication with drivers
- Easier account deletion process


### Poparide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poparide/id1045332129)

Easily connect with other travelers for city-to-city carpooling across Canada. Share rides as a driver or passenger, choose companions based on profiles and ratings, and enjoy safe, affordable, and fun travel. Save money, reduce your environmental impact, and meet new people.

**Highlights:** City-to-city carpooling, Driver and passenger matching, Verified member profiles, Online booking and payment, Cost sharing for travel, Community ratings and reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lyft free?

Lyft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Poparide free?

Poparide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lyft or Poparide?

Lyft and Poparide are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18M and 746 ratings respectively.

### Do Lyft or Poparide have ads?

Lyft shows ads; Poparide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lyft or Poparide?

Lyft ships an update weekly, and Poparide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lyft was updated on September 30, 2026 and Poparide on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*