zTrip vs Iris
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- No surge pricing
- Book in advance
- Multiple payment options
- Choose favorite driver
- ADA Wheelchair service
- Verified drivers
- Free cancellations
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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.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
zTrip ships an update monthly, Iris every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | zTrip | Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (446 ratings) | 3.7 (186 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 446 — better | 186 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | zTrip INC | RideCo Inc. |
Customer experience
zTrip
Iris
User reviews
zTrip
From 446 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
zTrip
No in-app purchases
Iris
No in-app purchases









