Comparison

PocketCab Passenger vs Carpooll.com

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

Head to head
About

PocketCab Passenger

Connects passengers with professional taxis and town cars. Find safe and reliable drivers in your area for nights out or travel in new cities.

Highlights
  • Connects passengers with professional taxis
  • Links to town car services
  • Finds local drivers
  • Professional and safe drivers
  • Useful for nights out
  • Aids travel in new cities
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PocketCab is a mobile app that connects passengers with professional Taxis and Towncars. Whether it is a night out on the town or traveling in a new city, PocketCab links you to most professional and safe drivers that are within your area.

About

Carpooll.com

Connect with drivers and riders for city-to-city carpooling. Share rides, reduce travel costs, and minimize your environmental impact within a safe, verified community. Offers a women-only ride option for added security and comfort.

Highlights
  • Verified users for safety
  • Pinkpool for women-only rides
  • Offset fuel costs for drivers
  • Budget-friendly rides for riders
  • In-app payments
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Carpooll.com is Canada’s fastest-growing rideshare platform, with thousands of carpool options daily for city-to-city rides. Drivers and riders connect effortlessly to share rides, slash travel costs, and reduce emissions—all in a safe, verified community. Find your perfect ride or passenger today! Why Choose Carpooll.com for Ridesharing? Pinkpool: Our exclusive feature offers rides for females only. With Pinkpool, female riders can choose to ride with other women, ensuring a secure and supportive environment. Commute with peace of mind, socialize, and save money! For Drivers: Offset fuel costs by sharing your ride with passengers going the same direction. It’s fast, easy, and a great way to meet new people. For Riders: Enjoy budget-friendly, convenient rides to any destination. Pick drivers based on verified profiles, star ratings, and reviews for a trusted rideshare experience. Eco-Friendly: Fewer cars mean less pollution. Every shared ride reduces traffic congestion and your carbon footprint. In-App Payments: Securely pay for your carpool in the app—no scams, no hassle. How Carpooling Works Drivers: Post your ride in 30 seconds. Set your price, review rider profiles, and accept requests. Riders: Find a carpool to your destination, book your seat, and enjoy a smooth trip. Travel Together: Connect with verified users, make friends, and reduce emissions with every shared ride! Key Features Verified Users: Safety first! All drivers and riders are ID-verified. Pinkpool: A dedicated pink interface for women-led carpooling. Flexible Options: Daily rides for last-minute trips or planned travel—always a seat available. In-App Messaging: Chat seamlessly with your carpool partner. Real-Time Notifications: Get updates and reminders so you never miss your ride. 24/7 Live Support: Instant help whenever you need it. Save Money: Split fuel costs and cut travel expenses with every rideshare. Planet-Friendly: Lower emissions by choosing carpooling over solo drives. Rideshare Safety Tips Protect Privacy: We only share necessary details post-payment. Your data stays secure. Meet in Public: Use busy pickup spots like mall parking lots or carpool zones for safer exchanges. Download now to start carpooling—make every trip affordable, social, and sustainable!

Screenshots

PocketCab Passenger1 screens
Carpooll.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PocketCab Passenger at free against Carpooll.com's free with in-app purchases. PocketCab Passenger also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Carpooll.com's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support. On price, rating, review sentiment 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PocketCab Passenger against 5.0 for Carpooll.com. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carpooll.com has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of PocketCab Passenger's written reviews are positive against 73% of Carpooll.com's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PocketCab Passenger versus Carpooll.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCab PassengerCarpooll.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPocketCab, inc.Greenpool Ltd

Customer experience

PocketCab Passenger

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Carpooll.com

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.5%

Bugs and requests

PocketCab Passenger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Carpooll.com

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Ads are very irritating
  • Misleading ads about phone infection
  • Too many ads
  • Huge challenge to close ads
  • Unrefunded wallet balance for over six months
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  • Cannot withdraw money from wallet
  • App not working well
  • Cannot see posted rides on web portal
  • Customer service not responding
  • ID upload button via camera is not working
  • App doesn't work in the US
  • Screen becomes blank with white screen
  • No navigation from blank screen

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow cash rides
  • Make car details optional for drivers renting cars

In-app purchases

None

PocketCab Passenger

No in-app purchases

None

Carpooll.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketCab Passenger free?
PocketCab Passenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carpooll.com free?
Carpooll.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PocketCab Passenger or Carpooll.com?
PocketCab Passenger and Carpooll.com are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

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