Kango vs Kidault Kar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Schedule recurring rides
- Book drivers for activities
- Pre-screened and trained drivers
- Real-time ride tracking
- Request preferred drivers
- Booster/car seat options
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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
Kidault Kar
This app offers a secure and reliable car service in NYC specifically for children. It allows for booking single rides, recurring carpools, and hospital pickups with properly installed car seats. Drivers are background-checked and trained in car seat installation, with live streaming available for added peace of mind.
- Secure children's car service
- Book single rides or carpools
- Hospital pickups with car seats
- Trained and background-checked drivers
- Live streaming for rides
- Choice of vehicle types
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Experience peace of mind with the safest car service in NYC, providing secure and reliable transport for your children. - Ease your worries by booking a single ride to take Kyran to swim practice while you're busy at work - Set up a recurring carpool ride to take Alyvia and her four friends to school every morning - Have a driver pick you and your newborn baby up from the hospital in a correctly installed convertible car seat that goes from newborn to booster - Have a driver pick you and your preschooler up in a correctly installed convertible car seat Choose from a sedan, minivan, or SUV. Are you nervous about your child riding in a car with a stranger? No problem. We have a live stream available for that extra peace of mind during the rides given by our professional drivers who undergo fingerprint-enabled background checks, are trained in the correct installation of car seats, and have in-person training with Kidault.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kango at 71% against Kidault Kar's 0%. Kango also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (690 vs 2). Kidault Kar's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kango holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kango has 690 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Kidault Kar's.
Kango ships an update every 2 months, Kidault Kar daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kango | Kidault Kar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (690 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 690 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DoLightful Inc | Kidault Kar LLC |
Customer experience
Kango
Kidault Kar
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
Kidault Kar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kango
No in-app purchases
Kidault Kar
No in-app purchases








