Comparison

zTrip vs Iris

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

Head to head
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.

About

Iris

This app offers affordable, shared rides within Kansas City, Missouri, connecting you to various zones and transit centers. Enjoy convenient 24/7 service with options for wheelchair accessibility and bicycle space. Pay easily in-app or in-vehicle.

Highlights
  • Affordable shared rides
  • Service zones and city-wide travel
  • 24/7 availability
  • Wheelchair accessible and bicycle options
  • In-app and in-vehicle payment
  • Free transit center connections
Features
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Meet Iris in partnership with Ride KC, your new local ride. Iris provides convenient and affordable shared rides throughout Kansas City, MIssouri. The City is broken into service zones to better provide you access to your community, but you are not limited to your zone. You can explore the entire City with Iris. With any trip taken, you will never have to walk more than 1/4-mile to or from your pick-up or drop-off. Iris is available 24 hours a day. Rider fares are $3 for trips taken within your zone, $4 to travel to another and $10 to travel to and from the airport. Trips that connect you to RideKC bus services at preset transit centers are free. Iris by RideKC is available to all. Iris by RideKC vehicles can seat up to 5 passengers. Should you need a trip that is wheelchair accessible or has space for a bicycle, you only need to select the corresponding feature when booking your trip. Paying for trips on Iris is easy. You can pay in-app or in-vehicle with a credit card or buy ride credits to be added to your account. Try Iris by RideKC today!

Screenshots

zTrip4 screens
Iris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Iris at 3.7 against zTrip's 1.9. Iris also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 10%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Iris holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 446 and 186 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of zTrip's written reviews are positive against 50% of Iris's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

zTrip ships an update monthly, Iris every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
zTrip versus Iris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzTripIris
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (446 ratings)3.7 (186 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings446 — better186
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperzTrip INCRideCo Inc.

Customer experience

zTrip

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

Iris

All ratings186 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative30.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative45.5%

User reviews

zTrip

From 446 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

Iris

From 186 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Affordable transportation
  • 🚗 Convenient alternative to buses and rideshares
  • 🙂 Friendly and helpful drivers
  • 💰 Great value for the price

Room to improve

  • ⏰ Unreliable pickup and drop-off times
  • 🚫 Drivers not showing up or being late
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate GPS and routing
  • 🔍 Lack of communication between drivers and passengers
  • 🤔 Unclear pickup and drop-off locations

Bugs and requests

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

Iris

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App registration issues
  • Inconsistent ride cancellation and refund policies

Requested features

4 requests
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • Improved communication between drivers and passengers
  • Ability to tip drivers
  • More comprehensive service area coverage

In-app purchases

None

zTrip

No in-app purchases

None

Iris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zTrip free?
zTrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, zTrip or Iris?
Iris is rated higher. zTrip averages 1.9 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while Iris averages 3.7 from 186 ratings.
Do zTrip or Iris have ads?
Neither zTrip nor Iris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, zTrip or Iris?
zTrip ships an update monthly, and Iris every 5 weeks. Most recently, zTrip was updated on November 1, 2026 and Iris on November 3, 2026.

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