Comparison

Lyft vs DriveNY

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multiple transportation options
  • Upfront route and cost estimates
  • Priority Pickup option
  • Bikes & Scooters
  • Lyft XL & Lux
  • Transit routes
  • Vehicle rentals
Features
Read full description

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.

About

DriveNY

This app connects drivers in the Capital Region with ride opportunities from a local company. It offers low commission rates, flexible scheduling, and the option for cash payments. Track earnings and manage your rides efficiently.

Highlights
  • Earn more money with low deductions
  • Option for cash payments
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Track daily, weekly, and monthly earnings
  • View pickup locations with GPS
  • Call passengers directly
Features
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DriveNY is for drivers in the Capital Region who want to make more money with a locally based and owned company in the upstate Capital Region. No high percentage deductions on rides. We also give our drivers the option to get paid in cash. Our driver app eases you into your first ride and is designed to meet your needs on every moment of your trip. You can work according to your schedule, simply turn the app on when ready, or off when taking a break. Keep track of your daily, weekly and monthly earnings all in one spot. Download DriveNY, and plan your time more efficiently, save fuel and start earning extra money now. Drive with us and double your revenue. Know exactly where your next pickup is located using GPS or simply give your pickup a call to come outside all in one easy app.

Screenshots

Lyft4 screens
DriveNY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lyft at 18M against DriveNY's 32. Lyft also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). DriveNY's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lyft holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyft has 18M ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Lyft's written reviews are positive against 50% of DriveNY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyft ships an update weekly, DriveNY monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Lyft versus DriveNY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyftDriveNY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18M ratings) — better4.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18M — better32
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size400 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLyft, Inc.Sendegp LLC

Customer experience

Lyft

All ratings17,700,911 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews9,053 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative33.3%

DriveNY

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

DriveNY

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lyft

No in-app purchases

None

DriveNY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lyft free?
Lyft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriveNY free?
DriveNY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lyft or DriveNY?
Lyft is rated higher. Lyft averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18M ratings, while DriveNY averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.
Do Lyft or DriveNY have ads?
Both Lyft and DriveNY show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lyft or DriveNY?
Lyft ships an update weekly, and DriveNY monthly. Most recently, Lyft was updated on September 24, 2026 and DriveNY on August 6, 2026.

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