GrabThatRide vs Rooride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GrabThatRide
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GrabThatRide connects drivers and passengers for long-distance carpool travel, making every journey affordable, social, and safe. Helping travellers on a budget with a focus on safety. Download the app! Why Choose GrabThatRide? • Travel on a Budget: Slash your travel costs by sharing fuel and expenses. It's the smart, economical way to go the distance! • Safe & Secure: We focus on safety first. o Talk to the co-passenger before confirming travel. o Free verification; travel with verified users. o Women can travel with women only. • Connect and Explore: Meet new people and enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Helping travellers on a budget with a focus on safety. Download the app!
Rooride
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Explore Australia like never before with Rooride – the carpooling app built by backpackers, for backpackers! Whether you're driving to your next adventure or looking for a ride, Rooride connects you with fellow travellers, making it easier than ever to explore the vast landscapes of Australia. For Drivers: Share your journey: have extra seats in your car? Post your ride in minutes and choose like-minded backpackers to join your road trip. Verified Backpackers: Feel safe knowing you're traveling with verified fellow adventurers, ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey. For Backpackers: Travel made easy: search for a ride to your next destination anywhere in Australia – from the bustling cities to the serene outback. Meet new friends: save money and create lasting memories by sharing your journey with new friends who share your wanderlust. Sustainable travel: Embrace the backpacker spirit by traveling sustainably, reducing your carbon footprint, and sharing travel costs. Join our community of explorers and start your next Aussie adventure with Rooride! Discover the joy of shared journeys and the freedom of the open road. Created by backpackers for backpackers, Rooride is your go-to app for easy, affordable, and fun travel across Australia. Follow us: keep up with our latest updates and share your travel stories with us on Instagram and Facebook! Love Rooride? Rate us on the App Store! Have questions or feedback? We're just an email away at contact@rooride.app. Let's make travel easier, together! Made with love by Marion and Valentin
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GrabThatRide at none against Rooride's shown. Rooride's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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.
GrabThatRide ships an update every 2 months, Rooride every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GrabThatRide | Rooride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | komal bandi | Marion Gonzalez |
In-app purchases
GrabThatRide
No in-app purchases
Rooride
No in-app purchases
