Comparison

SOCAR vs Bolt Driver

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

Head to head
About

SOCAR

Features
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SOCAR Station Finder will help you find SOCAR retail stations and SOCAR shops. It allows to find stores and shops based on nearest location and on specific filtering options, such as: • Retail stations • Convenience shops • Car wash • Wireless internet • LPG • High speed pumps You can also search/filter stations offering special fuels, restrooms, acceptance of cards payment, and other station information. After selecting a retail site or shop, the SOCAR Station Finder provides maps and directions. SOCAR Station Finder also shows the latest SOCAR news and SOCAR product promotions. It does not provide information on gas prices.

About

Bolt Driver

Earn money by driving passengers on your own schedule. This app offers flexible hours, fast weekly payouts, and rewards for drivers. Easily accept ride requests, navigate to destinations, and start earning income on the go.

Highlights
  • Flexible driving schedule
  • Fast weekly payouts
  • Rewards and bonuses
  • One-tap ride requests
  • Effortless navigation
  • Driver support and safety
Features
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Join thousands of drivers using the Bolt Driver app to earn money on their terms. Enjoy the freedom to drive whenever it fits your lifestyle, and start making money today! WHY BECOME A BOLT DRIVER PARTNER • Flexible schedule: drive when and how it suits you. • Fast payouts: get your earnings weekly with no delays. • Rewards and bonuses: enjoy exclusive perks for your dedication. • Support and safety: we’re here to help every step of the way. HOW TO START DRIVING WITH BOLT • Register in minutes on the Bolt Driver app or at bolt.eu/en/driver/ • Complete the registration online or visit a local driver hub for assistance. • Hit the road and start earning! SIMPLE AND EASY-TO-USE APP • Accept ride requests with one tap. • Navigate to passengers and destinations effortlessly. • Drive, earn, repeat. Our mission is to make cities for people, not cars. We do this by offering a better alternative to every purpose a private car serves and helping millions of drivers support their families. If you're looking for a flexible way to earn money, sign up to drive with Bolt today. Questions? Get in touch via info@bolt.eu or at bolt.eu/en/driver Follow us on social media for updates, discounts, and offers! Facebook: facebook.com/Bolt Instagram: instagram.com/bolt X: x.com/Boltapp

Screenshots

SOCAR4 screens
Bolt Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bolt Driver at weekly against SOCAR's every 4 months. SOCAR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOCAR ships an update every 4 months, Bolt Driver weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SOCAR versus Bolt Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOCARBolt Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—48.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—22K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOCAR Energy Holdings AGBOLT TECHNOLOGY OU

Bugs and requests

SOCAR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bolt Driver

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect pickup/dropoff locations
  • Unreliable app notifications
  • Inconsistent driver score updates
  • Inability to contact riders during trips

Requested features

5 requests
  • Show full trip details before accepting
  • Introduce cancellation fees for riders
  • Improve driver rating system
  • Integrate with better navigation apps
  • Increase transparency on commissions and fees

In-app purchases

None

SOCAR

No in-app purchases

None

Bolt Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOCAR free?
SOCAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bolt Driver free?
Bolt Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SOCAR or Bolt Driver have ads?
Neither SOCAR nor Bolt Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOCAR or Bolt Driver?
SOCAR ships an update every 4 months, and Bolt Driver weekly. Most recently, SOCAR was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bolt Driver on November 1, 2026.

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