CA DMV Wallet vs Saathi Rides
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CA DMV Wallet
Securely present your California driver's license or ID on your smartphone. Confirm age or identity without revealing sensitive personal data like birth date or address. Use it for airport security and age-verified purchases.
- Digital driver's license and ID
- Secure data sharing
- Age verification
- Airport TSA screening
- Online identity verification
- Fraud and identity theft protection
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Now live in Pilot Phase – California DMV Mobile Wallet Californians now have a secure way to present their driver’s license or identification card using their smartphones via a Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) digital credential. California DMV Wallet gives you the control of the driver’s license data you share with others. For example, when buying age-restricted items, the app can confirm you are of legal age without having to share your birth date or address. With mDL in your CA DMV Wallet, you can breeze through the TSA queue at the airports using your phone. You can also enroll in the TruAge program via the Wallet Marketplace to purchase age-verified products at a corner store near you (starting with select pilot locations in California and expanding nationally). The Wallet will soon be supporting online identity verification for government and commercial applications. Designed with California's diverse population in mind, the CA DMV Wallet open-source platform uses state-of-the-art encryption algorithms and security technologies to combat fraud and reduce identity theft while improving privacy, transparency, and access for all Californians with a smartphone. Important note: While the mDL can be used as an official state-issued ID, per the pilot scope approved by the California legislature, you must still have a physical driver’s license or identification card with you. For more information, please visit: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/ca-dmv-wallet/ California DMV Wallet is free, easy, secure, and convenient
Saathi Rides
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Saathi introduces riders and drivers from the same community. Post where you're going and when. Nearby drivers get pinged instantly and either accept your fare offer or bid their own price. Pick the offer you like, and from that moment the ride is between the two of you: you get each other's contact, chat in the app, and settle the fare directly in cash or any app you both use. RIDERS - Post a ride in seconds: pickup and drop-off with live suggestions - See trip distance, drive time, and a fair-price suggestion before you post - Leave now or schedule for later - Share a scheduled ride with one co-rider and both pay less - Offers from nearby drivers, with counter-bids: you stay in control of the price - Free for riders, always DRIVERS - One flat $20/month subscription, keep 100% of every fare - Instant push when a ride is posted near you - Accept the rider's offer or bid your own price - Ratings that bring you more riders SAATHI IS MATCHING ONLY Saathi connects members of a community. Rides, fares, and payment are arranged directly between riders and drivers. Saathi does not process ride payments, take commissions, or manage rides after a match. Questions? https://kiwilabs-us.com/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: CA DMV Wallet at #82 against Saathi Rides's unranked. 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.
| Parameter | CA DMV Wallet | Saathi Rides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (147K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 147K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #82 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | California Department of Motor Vehicles | Kiwilabs-us LLC |
Bugs and requests
CA DMV Wallet
Reported bugs
3 issues- Buttons and UI elements not visible
- Repeated authentication failures
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for Apple Wallet
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Expand acceptance at more locations
Saathi Rides
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CA DMV Wallet
No in-app purchases
Saathi Rides
No in-app purchases








