Comparison

Blackbook vs Rue Driver

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

Head to head

About

Blackbook

Features

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Blackbook offers reliable, safe and straightforward transport across London. Book rides instantly, get clear pricing, and travel with vetted professional drivers. Airport transfers, business travel and everyday journeys made easy. Book smart, ride smarter.

About

Rue Driver

Features

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Rue Driver – Drive Locally. Earn Flexibly. Join Rue, the eco-friendly ride-sharing app designed for rural communities. As a Rue driver, you’ll help connect people in your area with reliable transport options—whether it’s a ride to work, the shops, or a local event. Earn on Your Schedule – Drive when it suits you and get paid for helping your community. Built for Rural Roads – Designed specifically for areas with limited transport services. Safe & Secure – Verified passengers and in-app safety tools for peace of mind. Be part of a smarter, greener way to travel in rural areas. Download Rue Driver and start making a difference today.

Screenshots

Blackbook4 screens

Rue Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rue Driver at every 2 weeks against Blackbook's every 2 months. Blackbook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). 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

Blackbook ships an update every 2 months, Rue Driver every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Blackbook versus Rue Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Blackbook	Rue Driver
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.2 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	77 MB	59 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	London Blackbook Ltd	Carstone Limited

In-app purchases

None

Blackbook

No in-app purchases

None

Rue Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackbook free?

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

Is Rue Driver free?

Rue Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Blackbook or Rue Driver have ads?

Neither Blackbook nor Rue Driver shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Blackbook or Rue Driver?

Blackbook ships an update every 2 months, and Rue Driver every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blackbook was updated on September 8, 2026 and Rue Driver on September 18, 2026.