UPool Rides vs Noir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UPool Rides
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FIND PEOPLE TO SHARE YOUR RIDE-SHARE Offer up the empty seats in your pre-planned Uber, and save money by sharing the cost with others. The UPool app handles the payment collections from co-riders and direct payouts to the carpool organizer for only $1. ORGANIZE AND SAVE MONEY BY SPLITTING THE COST Organize your carpool using your preferred origin and destination, set your preferred seat contribution, with no car required! Receive seat booking requests from others and review their profiles before approving them. BOOK AN EMPTY SEAT AND SAVE Use the map to search for empty seats or simply tap the magnifying glass to find nearby empty seats. IN-APP GROUP CHAT Chat with co-riders to get to know each other before the trip, and work out any details. RATE YOUR CARPOOL Rate your experience and help make the UPool community a great way to get places at an affordable price.
Noir
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Getting around town is just two taps away. Pick a vehicle and get to that all-important business meeting, your favourite restaurant or the next shopping spree in style. Quick, safe and reliable is right at your fingertips. Noir is just minutes away and super reliable. We are there when you need us, and you can pre-book weeks in advance. All of our drivers have been screened, are fully licensed, and insured. You can also have your say with our driver feedback tool which ensures you only get the best drivers. Using Noir couldn't be easier. Once you have registered with us you never need to worry about cash again thanks to our secure payment system. Choice is a beautiful thing. Noir offers a number of options, so users can get a ride that matches their style and budget.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UPool Rides at fortnightly against Noir's monthly. 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.
UPool Rides ships an update fortnightly, Noir monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UPool Rides | Noir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 266 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 10184144 Canada Inc. | HURUY, Inc |
In-app purchases
UPool Rides
No in-app purchases
Noir
No in-app purchases








