Comparison

Lyft vs RideKel

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

Head to head
About

Lyft

This app helps you get to your destination using various transportation options. Easily enter your destination, see upfront costs, and choose from ride types like standard, shared, or premium. It also offers bikes, scooters, and transit routes for flexible travel.

Highlights
  • Multiple ride options
  • Upfront ride costs
  • Priority pickup
  • Bikes and scooters
  • 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

RideKel

This app serves as a comprehensive transit hub, allowing users to plan, book, and track various local and regional transportation options. It offers real-time tracking for community shuttles and on-demand microtransit, alongside trip planning across bus and rail services.

Highlights
  • All-in-one transit hub
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • On-demand microtransit booking
  • Smarter trip planning
  • Inclusive and accessible design
  • Multilingual support
Features
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RideKel – Your Community's Transit in the Palm of Your Hand Seamlessly connect to every ride option your city and county offers—right from your phone. Plan, book, and track your rides in one app—fixed-route service, on-demand microtransit, and regional transit connections, all at your fingertips.” Why RideKel? All-in-One Transit Hub – Track real-time locations of community shuttles, book on-demand rides instantly, and plan trips across local and regional bus and rail services. Smarter Trip Planning – Compare routes, travel times, and modes to find the most efficient way to get where you need to go. On-Demand Convenience – Request an electric microtransit vehicle for quick first–last mile connections or neighborhood trips. Real-Time Tracking – See exactly where your ride is and when it will arrive—no more guesswork. Inclusive & Accessible – Designed for all riders with ADA-compliant service information and multilingual support.

Screenshots

Lyft4 screens
RideKel3 screens

Verdict

The call

Lyft and RideKel both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of RideKel's written reviews are positive against 61% of Lyft's. RideKel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Lyft's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (18M vs 10). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lyft against 5.0 for RideKel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lyft has 18M ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of RideKel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyft ships an update every 6 days, RideKel every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Lyft versus RideKel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyftRideKel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18M ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18M — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size415 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLyft, Inc.Spare Labs Inc.

Customer experience

Lyft

All ratings17,920,750 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews10,026 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative33.4%

RideKel

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RideKel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lyft

No in-app purchases

None

RideKel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lyft free?
Lyft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RideKel free?
RideKel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lyft or RideKel?
RideKel is rated higher. Lyft averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18M ratings, while RideKel averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Lyft or RideKel have ads?
Lyft shows ads; RideKel does not.
Which is updated more often, Lyft or RideKel?
Lyft ships an update every 6 days, and RideKel every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lyft was updated on November 12, 2026 and RideKel on November 5, 2026.

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