Lyft vs SendFor
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.
SendFor
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SendFor is your premium app-based delivery and courier service. Whether you need to send a document across town or deliver a package to a friend, SendFor connects you with reliable drivers instantly. Features include real-time tracking, secure PIN verification for drop-offs, and transparent pricing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SendFor at none against Lyft's shown. SendFor also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Lyft's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked). On price and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | Lyft | SendFor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 401 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lyft, Inc. | WaitRIDE |
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
SendFor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lyft
No in-app purchases
SendFor
No in-app purchases
