Comparison

beamSafeRides vs Loko

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

beamSafeRides

Features
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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.

About

Loko

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Life moves with Loko. One app for the way life actually works: a ride across town, sadza delivered hot, the week’s groceries, a weekend lodge, or a car for the road to Bulawayo. No juggling five different apps. Loko brings it all together. RIDES, ON YOUR TERMS Request a ride and follow its arrival in real time. Prefer to choose the fare? Name your price and connect with a nearby driver. Clear pricing, convenient payments, and drivers from your community. FOOD THAT FINDS YOU Find favourite restaurants and neighbourhood takeaways, browse real menus, order in a few taps, and follow your delivery to the door. GROCERIES, STAYS AND CAR HIRE Restock the pantry without the queue. Find lodges and guest houses for your next stay. Hire a car for a day or a longer journey—all from the same app, with prices shown upfront. PAY THE WAY YOU LIVE Use EcoCash, Paynow, card, or cash. Loko works with the ways you already pay and shows your total before you confirm. EARN WITH LOKO Drive on your schedule. List your restaurant, shop, lodge, or vehicle and reach more customers. Loko gives local businesses practical digital tools to grow. SUPPORT THAT SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE Get help in English or Shona through WhatsApp, where conversations already happen. From the first ride to a full pantry, Loko brings more of everyday life into one place. Mauya. Tichakusvitsa. Let’s go.

Screenshots

beamSafeRides3 screens
Loko2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loko at fortnightly against beamSafeRides's every 6 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

beamSafeRides ships an update every 6 months, Loko fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
beamSafeRides versus Loko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbeamSafeRidesLoko
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBeamLive Inc.Marlvin Goremusandu

In-app purchases

None

beamSafeRides

No in-app purchases

None

Loko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is beamSafeRides free?
beamSafeRides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loko free?
Loko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do beamSafeRides or Loko have ads?
Neither beamSafeRides nor Loko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, beamSafeRides or Loko?
beamSafeRides ships an update every 6 months, and Loko fortnightly. Most recently, beamSafeRides was updated on October 14, 2026 and Loko on October 18, 2026.

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