HitchIT App vs beamSafeRides
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HitchIT App
Connect with drivers heading in your direction to share rides. This app facilitates carpooling by matching passengers with available drivers for a more economical and social travel experience.
- Share rides with drivers
- Find drivers going your way
- Economical travel option
- Social travel experience
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Download hitchit to share rides with drivers going in the same direction as you.
beamSafeRides
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beamSafeRides is the app that is dedicated to the needs of beamRide passengers. For the first time, beamSafeRides combines the benefits of traditional taxi companies with the convenience of the ride-share economy. Safe - Only vetted, professional drivers are included in our network – no amateur/part-time drivers. Audio, video and GPS monitoring ensure and confirm those you love have safely reached their destination. Driver and vehicle images are sent prior to pickup and app users can watch on their mobile device as the vehicle approaches. Fast – SafeRides is a one-stop, end-to-end service that uses the latest technologies to easily arrange, confirm and pay for rides. Passengers can connect with their favorite drivers and passengers and drivers can provide ratings on each other. Convenient – use online scheduling so your ride is there when you are ready or arrange a ride at a moment’s notice. Negotiate/bid and agree on ride pricing directly with the driver before departure. Multiple touchless ways to pay ensure a seamless driver/passenger interaction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HitchIT App at monthly against beamSafeRides's every 6 months. HitchIT App also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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.
HitchIT App ships an update monthly, beamSafeRides every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HitchIT App | beamSafeRides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hitchit Inc | BeamLive Inc. |
In-app purchases
HitchIT App
No in-app purchases
beamSafeRides
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HitchIT App free?
Is beamSafeRides free?
Do HitchIT App or beamSafeRides have ads?
Which is updated more often, HitchIT App or beamSafeRides?
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