Metro Flex vs ZEV Carshare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metro Flex
This app provides on-demand transit within a designated service area. Book a ride from your phone and get picked up at a nearby corner for the same price as a bus trip. Enjoy convenient and fast transportation.
- On-demand ride booking
- Nearby pick-up locations
- Affordable fares
- ORCA card integration
- Youth ride free
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King County Metro Flex is an on-demand neighborhood transit service. Use your phone to ride anywhere in your service area for the same cost as a bus trip. HOW IT WORKS: - Download the app and create an account. - Book an on-demand ride on your phone. - Meet your driver on a nearby corner. CONVENIENT Use your phone to tell Metro Flex where you are and where you want to go. You’ll receive a nearby pick-up location for a Metro Flex vehicle only a short walk away. FAST It just takes a minute to book your ride! The app will send you an approximate arrival time for your Metro Flex vehicle. AFFORDABLE Metro Flex costs the same as a Metro bus trip. And with your ORCA card, you can transfer for free to or from a bus or Sound Transit Link light rail. You can also pay with a Transit GO Ticket or credit/debit card. Youth up to age 18 ride free. Questions? Reach out at support-sea@ridewithvia.com Loving your experience so far? Throw us a 5-star rating. You’ll have our eternal gratitude.
ZEV Carshare
Access affordable, community-powered electric vehicles for errands, trips, or daily commutes. The app handles booking, unlocking, insurance, maintenance, and charging, offering a sustainable and convenient alternative to car ownership.
- App-based booking and unlocking
- Interactive map for vehicle location
- All-inclusive pricing (insurance, maintenance, charging)
- Community-owned cooperative model
- Reduced rates for low-income drivers
- Seamless account and reservation management
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Welcome to ZEV! Let’s move differently. Say goodbye to the costs and hassles of traditional car ownership, and hello to community-powered, 100% electric mobility. ZEV is a member-owned carshare bringing clean, affordable, and convenient electric vehicles (EVs) right to your neighborhood. Whether you need to run errands, head to class, or take a weekend trip, ZEV puts the keys to a greener future right in your pocket. We provide the car, the insurance, the maintenance, and the charge—you just bring the destination! HOW IT WORKS 1. Join the Co-op: Download the app and sign up. (Members get the best rates at 50% off for life, but visitor accounts are welcome, too!) 2. Find a Ride: Use the interactive map to locate an available EV near you. 3. Book Your ZEV: Reserve a car for an hour, a day, or a whole weekend. 4. Unlock & Go: Use the app to unlock the car and hit the road. No physical keys required! 5. Return: Bring the car back to its designated home station, plug it in, and end your trip in the app. WHY DRIVE ZEV? - Zero Emissions, Zero Guilt: Every mile driven in a ZEV is a step toward cleaner air and a healthier planet. - All-Inclusive Pricing: Your hourly or daily rate includes insurance, maintenance, roadside assistance, and the electricity to get you there. No hidden fees other than taxes of course, but we can’t control that… - Community-Owned: We aren’t a faceless corporation. We are a democratically controlled, member-owned cooperative. When you drive with ZEV, you’re supporting a shared, local mission. - Mobility for Everyone: We believe everyone deserves access to clean transportation. That’s why we focus on transportation equity, offering reduced rates for low-income drivers and bringing EVs to communities that might otherwise be left out. FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE - Seamless in-app booking and Bluetooth vehicle unlocking. - Interactive map to easily find vehicles, home stations, and charging points. - Simple account management, billing, and reservation tracking. - Direct access to our friendly, local support team. The future of shared mobility is here, and it belongs to all of us. Download the ZEV app today, join the cooperative, and let’s build a cleaner, more connected community together. We Move Differently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZEV Carshare at 5.0 against Metro Flex's 4.6. ZEV Carshare also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Metro Flex's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1). 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.
ZEV Carshare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metro Flex has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Metro Flex ships an update every 4 weeks, ZEV Carshare every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metro Flex | ZEV Carshare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | Zero Emission Vehicle Cooperative |
Customer experience
Metro Flex
ZEV Carshare
Bugs and requests
Metro Flex
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashing and freezing issues
- Inaccurate GPS and location tracking
- Inconsistent service hours and availability
- Billing and account management problems
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to schedule rides in advance
- Option to choose preferred pickup location
- Real-time driver updates and communication
- Integration with other transit options
ZEV Carshare
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Metro Flex
No in-app purchases
ZEV Carshare
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Metro Flex free?
Is ZEV Carshare free?
Which has better reviews, Metro Flex or ZEV Carshare?
Do Metro Flex or ZEV Carshare have ads?
Which is updated more often, Metro Flex or ZEV Carshare?
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