Comparison

Kango vs EverDriven RideAware

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

Head to head
About

Kango

This app provides safe, pre-screened drivers for children's transportation needs. It allows for scheduling one-time or recurring rides to school, activities, or appointments, offering real-time updates and driver tracking.

Highlights
  • Schedule recurring rides
  • Book drivers for activities
  • Pre-screened and trained drivers
  • Real-time ride tracking
  • Request preferred drivers
  • Booster/car seat options
Features
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Safe rides for kids, from preschool to high school, 7 days a week. Kango - for students and families going places! Kango helps families and schools get kids where they need to go: ● Schedule recurring rides to and from school ● Book a driver to take your daughter to ballet while you are on a business trip ● Set up a weekly ride to take your son and his three friends to soccer practice every Thursday ● Have a Kango driver take you and your toddler to preschool before you go to work ● And more! With Kango, book rides from pre-screened drivers. All Kango drivers have at least 3 years of childcare experience, and have passed our comprehensive screening process (including fingerprinting, background checks and DMV checks) and training to ensure they can provide the best, safest service possible. You can even request your family's preferred drivers, or meet a driver in advance. Kango serves CA - SF Bay Area, LA, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Modesto/Stockton/Merced, Oroville, Monterey, Salinas, Orange County, and San Diego and Arizona - Phoenix, Tucson, Casa Grande. ***************************************** HOW KANGO WORKS Kango gives you access to a trustworthy selection of pre-screened drivers. All you need to do is: 1. Schedule a ride Kango supports one-time or recurring requests, and provides boosters or car seats as needed. Booking at least 24h in advance is recommended. Kango is the only service that accepts same-day requests as well, without a cut-off time. 2. See who can help We’ll reach out to our pool of drivers in your area and find the best person to fulfill your request. You can request your preferred driver(s) or meet one ahead of time. 3. Stay in touch every step of the way Enjoy real-time updates from your driver or track their location in the app. Or call them directly. GET STARTED Start using Kango today. When you’re ready to book a Kango driver, sign up and request what you need. Prices vary according to the type and duration of services required. ***************************************** PRAISE FOR KANGO FROM PARENTS: “I chose to use Kango because it is the most convenient way to get around with a toddler. The drivers are screened and they have their own car seats which saves a lot of hassle.” ~Blanca "I work full time so I thought I'd have to skip opportunities for my kids that are off site from school/after-school care...so finding out about Kango was great! My son, who is often tentative with new people and processes, is completely comfortable and enjoys the rides (and story times!) with the driver." ~Leah G. FROM KANGO DRIVERS: "I love being a part of the Kango family, especially driving the little ones ...I can interact directly with parents in the app and schedule my rides ahead of time. It's an app with a human touch." ~Stassa “Having two teenage kids of my own, I drove my kids to school myself for years...I do this for Kango now and it puts a smile on my face. I'm grateful to be able to continue this very important work.” ~Lola FROM THE PRESS: "They say it takes a village to raise a child, but an app called Kango is bringing that idiom into the 21st century [… ] Kango is going to make parents' lives much easier." --Business Insider "Parents will like this app, but kids who used to get stuck waiting for a ride home will love it." --Techcrunch

About

EverDriven RideAware

This app provides parents and school staff with real-time tracking and notifications for student transportation. It enhances safety by offering visibility into trips, driver details, and estimated arrival times.

Highlights
  • Track student trips
  • Receive drop-off/pick-up notifications
  • View driver and vehicle info
  • Track driver ETAs
  • Cancel upcoming trips
  • Efficient student loading/unloading
Features
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EverDriven RideAware was designed to give parents and school staff clear visibility into their student’s transportation from the palm of their hands. With features designed specifically with student safety in mind, EverDriven RideAware gives caregivers peace of mind about their student's transportation to and from school. Now available in English or Spanish! Features for Parents and Guardians: • Track your child’s trip • Receive drop-off and pick-up notifications • View driver and vehicle information • Available in English or Spanish • Cancel upcoming trips if transportation isn’t needed Features for Schools: • Track student and driver ETAs • View driver and vehicle information • Quickly load and unload students during busy pick-up and drop-off times Join our community so you can experience peace of mind with EverDriven RideAware – the smart, trusted solution for your student's safe and efficient transport.

Screenshots

Kango4 screens
EverDriven RideAware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kango at 4.8 against EverDriven RideAware's 3.1. Kango also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 42%) and ratings volume (652 vs 97). EverDriven RideAware's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

Kango holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kango has 652 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Kango's written reviews are positive against 42% of EverDriven RideAware's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kango ships an update every 2 months, EverDriven RideAware monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kango versus EverDriven RideAware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKangoEverDriven RideAware
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (652 ratings) — better3.1 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings652 — better97
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoLightful IncEverDriven Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

Kango

All ratings652 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative27.4%

EverDriven RideAware

All ratings97 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative52.1%

Bugs and requests

Kango

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Messages disappearing before sending
  • Unreliable cancellation policy

Requested features

3 requests
  • More available drivers during school drop off hours
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

EverDriven RideAware

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kango

No in-app purchases

None

EverDriven RideAware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kango free?
Kango is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EverDriven RideAware free?
EverDriven RideAware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kango or EverDriven RideAware?
Kango is rated higher. Kango averages 4.8 out of 5 from 652 ratings, while EverDriven RideAware averages 3.1 from 97 ratings.
Do Kango or EverDriven RideAware have ads?
Neither Kango nor EverDriven RideAware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kango or EverDriven RideAware?
Kango ships an update every 2 months, and EverDriven RideAware monthly. Most recently, Kango was updated on September 24, 2026 and EverDriven RideAware on September 6, 2026.

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