DRV vs Smile Take Captain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DRV
This ride-hailing app offers instant and scheduled trips for convenient travel. Users can customize ride preferences, choose from multiple payment options, and benefit from a reliable and safe service. A unique daily subscription option provides flexibility for regular users.
- Instant ride booking
- Scheduled trip planning
- Daily subscription option
- Flexible customization
- Reliable and safe service
- Multiple payment systems
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"Driver" is a ride-hailing application designed to provide comfortable and efficient transportation. The app offers several features that enhance the user experience and meet their needs: Instant Trips: Users can easily book an on-demand ride whenever they need to get from one place to another immediately. Scheduled Trips: The app allows users to schedule future trips, enabling them to specify the exact time and location for their ride in advance. Daily Subscription Option: The app provides users with the flexibility to create a daily subscription for a specified time period, allowing them to choose the days they wish to use the service. Flexible Customization: Users can personalize their preferences, such as their preferred car type, specific trip destination, and other options. Reliable and Safe Service: The app ensures a secure and trustworthy transportation service by vetting and evaluating drivers and providing key safety features. Multiple Payment Systems: The app offers a variety of payment options for user convenience, including electronic and cash payments.
Smile Take Captain
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The Smile Take Captain App is designed for professional drivers to provide seamless and reliable transportation services to passengers across Kuwait. Join our network of trusted captains and enjoy a flexible and rewarding driving experience with full support from the Smile Take team.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DRV at weekly against Smile Take Captain's every 3 weeks. Smile Take Captain's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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.
DRV ships an update weekly, Smile Take Captain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DRV | Smile Take Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (334 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 334 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESTABLISHMENT SAIQ FOR GROUND TRANSPORTATION | EBAA INTEGRATED COMPUTER SOLUTION CO. WLL |
In-app purchases
DRV
No in-app purchases
Smile Take Captain
No in-app purchases
