# Carpooll.com vs CurbSync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carpooll.com at none against CurbSync's 2. Carpooll.com also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CurbSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Carpooll.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Carpooll.com against 5.0 for CurbSync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carpooll.com has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Carpooll.com ships an update every 11 days, CurbSync every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carpooll.com | CurbSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpoollcom-smart-rideshare/id6480311009/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curbsync/id6761316966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Greenpool Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738670589) | [Ethan Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888840900) |

## What reviewers say

### Carpooll.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpoollcom-smart-rideshare/id6480311009)

Connect with drivers and riders for city-to-city carpooling. Share rides, reduce travel costs, and minimize your environmental impact within a safe, verified community. Offers a women-only ride option for added security and comfort.

**Highlights:** Verified users for safety, Pinkpool for women-only rides, Offset fuel costs for drivers, Budget-friendly rides for riders, In-app payments, Real-time notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great user experience
- 👍 Friendly UI
- 👍 Saves money
- 👍 Reduces traffic and pollution

**What reviewers complain about**

-  irritates users with ads
-  misleading ads
-  🐛 Ads everywhere
-  🐛 Hard to close ads
-  🐛 No rides available

**Reported bugs**

- Ads are very irritating
- Misleading ads about phone infection
- Too many ads
- Huge challenge to close ads
- Unrefunded wallet balance for over six months

**Requested features**

- Allow cash rides
- Make car details optional for drivers renting cars


### CurbSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curbsync/id6761316966)

This app provides precise departure times for airport travel, factoring in flight status, live traffic, and your preferred arrival buffer. It offers features for both catching flights and picking up passengers, including real-time updates and terminal routing.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight tracking, Live traffic integration, Customizable airport arrival buffer, Flight delay notifications, Terminal-aware pickup routing, Share ETA functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CurbSync Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| CurbSync Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carpooll.com free?

Carpooll.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CurbSync free?

CurbSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Carpooll.com or CurbSync?

Carpooll.com and CurbSync are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Carpooll.com or CurbSync have ads?

CurbSync shows ads; Carpooll.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, Carpooll.com or CurbSync?

Carpooll.com ships an update every 11 days, and CurbSync every 4 weeks. Most recently, Carpooll.com was updated on October 19, 2026 and CurbSync on October 11, 2026.

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