DIY Bus vs nlCabs Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DIY Bus
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The mobilityDIY Bus module and app are part of a community-based approach to bus and shuttle services that allows approved drivers to share their route, schedule, and location information with members of the community, and includes live updates to indicate schedule delays. Timetables, routes and live location updates are provided via links and can be embedded on any organizational, government, or business-branded website. The mobilityDIY Bus module is easy to setup and provides a highly configurable user experience, managing the routes, schedules, and pickup points all within the platform. The Bus module also includes the ability to download GTFS files, enabling the community to share scheduling information with other communities, businesses, and organizations. The mobilityDIY Bus module is ideal for communities that are generally considered “off-the-grid” and have few options provided by the government or private sector. Examples include small towns, outlying businesses, suburbia, and event venues.
nlCabs Driver
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NL Cabs Driver helps taxi drivers receive ride requests and manage work efficiently. Features: • Instant and scheduled rides • Navigation integration • Revenue and trip insights • Work area settings • Back-to-back ride requests
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: DIY Bus at 3 against nlCabs Driver's 1. DIY Bus also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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.
DIY Bus ships an update every 2 weeks, nlCabs Driver every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DIY Bus | nlCabs Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Match Rider GmbH | NLCABS B.V. |
In-app purchases
DIY Bus
No in-app purchases
nlCabs Driver
No in-app purchases









