Comparison

Lyft vs zTrip

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
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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.

About

zTrip

This app offers a reliable and safe transportation service, combining the best of rideshare and traditional taxi services. Enjoy no surge pricing, advance booking, and flexible payment options including cash, in-app, or credit card in the car. It prioritizes rider safety with verified drivers and branded vehicles.

Highlights
  • No surge pricing
  • Book in advance
  • Multiple payment options
  • Choose favorite driver
  • ADA Wheelchair service
  • Verified drivers
  • Free cancellations
Features
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zTrip Need a ride? Take a zTrip. Finally, the perfect hybrid between rideshare and taxi! • You can now have it all! • No surge pricing • Book in advance • Choose your favorite driver • ADA Wheelchair service • Verified in-person background checks • Branded vehicles for your safety • Free cancellations • Split payments • 24/7 live customer service zTrip makes getting a ride easy. No more chasing your driver down the street or waving your phone in the air. You can always order a ride through the app. But when we’re right outside, just hop in. Join a community of hundreds of thousands of riders and drivers across the country, who have decided to zTrip for a safer, more consistent and reliable choice for transportation. Download the zTrip app today and let’s ride. By downloading the zTrip app, you agree to: 1. Receive communications from zTrip, including push notifications. 2. Allow zTrip to collect your device’s language settings. You can opt out of receiving push notifications through your device settings.

Screenshots

Lyft4 screens
zTrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lyft at 61% against zTrip's 10%. Lyft also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (18M vs 417). zTrip's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

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 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyft has 18M ratings behind it against 417, 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 10% of zTrip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyft ships an update weekly, zTrip monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Lyft versus zTrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyftzTrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18M ratings) — better1.9 (417 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better9.6% of reviews
Number of ratings18M — better417
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size401 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLyft, Inc.Transdev North America, INC

Customer experience

Lyft

All ratings17,735,155 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews9,106 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative33.3%

zTrip

All ratings369 ratings
Positive20.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative76.4%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive9.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative88.9%

User reviews

Lyft

From 18M App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

zTrip

From 417 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable service
  • 💡 Ability to pay with cash
  • 👍 Reasonable pricing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🕰️ Long wait times for drivers
  • 🚫 Drivers not showing up
  • 💰 Overcharging and hidden fees
  • 🗣️ Poor communication from drivers

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

zTrip

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Issues with account creation and login
  • Inaccurate ride pricing and billing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add driver photos and vehicle details to app
  • Improve notification system for ride updates
  • Provide better accountability for drivers

In-app purchases

None

Lyft

No in-app purchases

None

zTrip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lyft free?
Lyft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is zTrip free?
zTrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lyft or zTrip?
Lyft is rated higher. Lyft averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18M ratings, while zTrip averages 1.9 from 417 ratings.
Do Lyft or zTrip have ads?
Lyft shows ads; zTrip does not.
Which is updated more often, Lyft or zTrip?
Lyft ships an update weekly, and zTrip monthly. Most recently, Lyft was updated on September 30, 2026 and zTrip on September 29, 2026.

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