Dispatch Passenger vs VIPBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Dispatch Passenger
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Dispatch Passenger app can be used by private hire, taxi, chauffeur service and limousine hire companies to enable their passengers to create and manage bookings via the Dispatch booking system. It allows authorised passengers to create and manage bookings, make card payments for bookings created, view the details of drivers and vehicles assigned to bookings, view the status and track the driver on active bookings. The user can also create a list of favourite locations and journeys which can then be used to create bookings. Now you can access all your pre-booked and instant bookings in the palm of your hand, from anywhere and at any time! What can you do? - Enter your name and contact details which are then used on all bookings created - Create a list of favourite locations and journeys that can be used to quickly create bookings using regular locations - Obtain instant quotes for journeys based on available vehicle types - Create bookings with just a few clicks - View and manage all upcoming and previously made bookings - Make card payments for bookings - View details of the driver and vehicle allocated to your bookings - Receive status updates for active journeys to see when the driver is en route, at the pickup, has the passenger on board - Track the driverβs location in real time on a map whilst on active bookings And much, much more. How to get started? Download the app and simply enter the provided registration number of the private hire, taxi, chauffeur service and limousine hire company to begin. The company will have to be registered for Dispatch first.
VIPBoard
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A CDS companion app to allow you to display nameboards in a professional manner. Link your chauffeur profile or your vehicle and get a list of your nameboards ready to pick up your passengers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VIPBoard at every 5 weeks against Dispatch Passenger's every 3 months. Dispatch Passenger's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dispatch Passenger ships an update every 3 months, VIPBoard every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Dispatch Passenger | VIPBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dever Software Ltd | Chauffeur Drive Systems Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Dispatch Passenger
No in-app purchases
VIPBoard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dispatch Passenger free?
Is VIPBoard free?
Do Dispatch Passenger or VIPBoard have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dispatch Passenger or VIPBoard?
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