DropMe for Drivers vs Avas App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DropMe for Drivers
This app allows drivers to set their own schedules and earn money. It offers a personal account manager, instant notifications, and live updates. Subscribers also receive 24/7 support.
- Drive on your own terms
- Built-in personal account manager
- Instant notifications
- Live updates
- 24/7 support for subscribers
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With DropMe, you can drive on your own terms and enjoy the perks of the front seat. The app includes a built-in personal account manager, instant notifications, live updates, and 24/7 support for subscribers. Download now!
Avas App
This super app for the Maldives offers ride-hailing services with various vehicle options, including wheelchair-accessible vans and a women-only motorcycle service. It also integrates payments, safety features, and insurance services for a comprehensive user experience.
- Multiple ride options
- Wheelchair accessible vans
- Book rides for others
- Call masking for privacy
- Saved payment cards
- Safety toolkit with tracking
- In-app chat with drivers
- Insurance services
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Avas App – Your Everyday Super App in the Maldives, One Tap Away! Meet Avas: your all-in-one super app and taxi app in the Maldives — bringing rides, safety, payments, and now insurance together in one seamless experience. Why Choose Avas? 1. Multiple Ride Options – Select from comfortable cars, spacious vans, pickups, and motorcycles, including Avas Cycle Girls, a women-only service. 2. Avas WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Van) – Inclusivity is our priority. Ride instantly or schedule in advance. 3. Book for Others – Easily request rides for family and friends across the Maldives. 4. Call Masking – Keep your number private with secure, masked calls between you and your driver. 5. Saved Cards – Store your payment details for quick, hassle-free cashless checkouts. 6. Safety Toolkit – Access emergency services, connect with Avas Customer Support, or send alerts with live ride tracking. 7. Prebooking – Schedule your rides ahead of time for smooth, worry-free travel. 8. In-App Chat – Communicate seamlessly with drivers without leaving the app. 9. Avas Pin – Verify your driver using a secure OTP for added peace of mind. 10. Saved Addresses – Book rides instantly to your frequent locations. 11. Insurance Services – Access convenient insurance options directly in the app for added protection and peace of mind. Experience speed, reliability, and simplicity - now more powerful than ever. From rides to insurance, Avas is your everyday super app in the Maldives. Download the Avas App today and manage more of your life in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Avas App at 4.8 against DropMe for Drivers's 4.0. Avas App also leads on ratings volume (813 vs 4). DropMe for Drivers's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Avas App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avas App has 813 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DropMe for Drivers ships an update every 2 weeks, Avas App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DropMe for Drivers | Avas App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.8 (813 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 813 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loopcraft | Mohamed Athik |
Customer experience
DropMe for Drivers
Avas App
Bugs and requests
DropMe for Drivers
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Avas App
Reported bugs
11 issues- Incoming vehicle location doesn't work
- App auto refreshes/autocloses too soon
- Driver payment details disappear
- App freezes, doesn't work
- Cannot log in, user not found
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- Cannot update phone number
- Cannot book a ride, cannot see available rides
- Unable to get OTP code for verification
- Cannot receive OTP for app registration
- App keeps searching for taxi after request
- Location of car doesn't show
Requested features
5 requests- Add iOS live activities for rides
- Bring back pre-order taxi option
- Shorter booking process, reduce steps
- Improve tipping drivers feature
- Allow blocking of bad drivers
In-app purchases
DropMe for Drivers
No in-app purchases
Avas App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DropMe for Drivers free?
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