# FirstAlt Driver vs RIDS Connect

The clearest difference is rating: RIDS Connect at 5.0 against FirstAlt Driver's 3.7. RIDS Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). FirstAlt Driver's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RIDS Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FirstAlt Driver has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FirstAlt Driver ships an update fortnightly, RIDS Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FirstAlt Driver | RIDS Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstalt-driver/id6444050593/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rids-connect/id6502373807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firstgroup America Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/868213520) | [Rids Brother Company INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356012126) |

## What reviewers say

### FirstAlt Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstalt-driver/id6444050593)

This app guides new drivers through the onboarding process for a driving service. It allows users to create a profile, complete necessary checks, and upload documents digitally, receiving real-time status updates.

**Highlights:** Profile creation, Digital document upload, Background and motor vehicle check initiation, Real-time onboarding status updates, Paperwork-free process

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RIDS Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rids-connect/id6502373807)

Manage your child's educational trips and related information. This app is designed to help parents and school districts stay organized and informed about children's special needs services.

**Highlights:** Trip management, Child information management, Special needs services, Parental organization, School district support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FirstAlt Driver free?

FirstAlt Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RIDS Connect free?

RIDS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FirstAlt Driver or RIDS Connect?

RIDS Connect is rated higher. FirstAlt Driver averages 3.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while RIDS Connect averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do FirstAlt Driver or RIDS Connect have ads?

Neither FirstAlt Driver nor RIDS Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FirstAlt Driver or RIDS Connect?

FirstAlt Driver ships an update fortnightly, and RIDS Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, FirstAlt Driver was updated on October 2, 2026 and RIDS Connect on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*