Lyft vs Sami Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lyft
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.
- Multiple transportation options
- Upfront route and cost estimates
- Priority Pickup option
- Bikes & Scooters
- Lyft XL & Lux
- Transit routes
- Vehicle rentals
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Get where you’re going with Lyft. Whether you’re catching a flight, going out for the night, commuting to the office, or running errands in a rush, the Lyft app offers you multiple ways to get there. EASY TO USE Enter your destination. See your route and ride cost up front. Choose Priority Pickup to get going quick. Boom. Done. Simple CHOOSE YOUR WHEELS Choose from Wait & Save, Priority Pickup, Bikes & Scooters, Lyft XL, Lyft Lux, Transit, or even Rentals. AFFORDABLE RIDES Our Wait & Save option helps you get around for less. And you can find the fastest public transit routes, too. * Lyft ride types may vary by region. Check the app to see what is available in your city. — Prices vary based on market condition. By downloading the app, you agree to allow Lyft to collect your device's language settings.
Sami Driver
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Conduce con Sami para obetener atractivas gancias en el horario que mejor te convenga. Acepta servicios de entrega de documentos y/o paquetes en tu tiempo libre con un sólo clic. Si no sabes como llegar, la aplicación te guiará. A más tiempo le dediques, mayores serán tus oportunidades de ganar más dinero. ¿Por que Sami? • Paga menos comision en comparacion con otras apicaciones de transporte • Trabaja en el horario que mejor te convenga
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sami Driver at none against Lyft's shown. Sami Driver also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Lyft's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 22 months) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). 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.
Lyft ships an update weekly, Sami Driver every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lyft | Sami Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #2 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 406 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lyft, Inc. | ToolRides S.A.C |
Bugs and requests
Lyft
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing
- Payment issues
- Incorrect pickup locations
Requested features
4 requests- Option to select vehicle type
- Ability to report driver issues
- Improved communication with drivers
- Easier account deletion process
Sami Driver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lyft
No in-app purchases
Sami Driver
No in-app purchases
