Comparison

Dispatch Passenger vs VIPBoard

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

Head to head
About

Dispatch Passenger

Features
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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 driver’s 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.

About

VIPBoard

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Dispatch Passenger4 screens
VIPBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dispatch Passenger ships an update every 3 months, VIPBoard every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Dispatch Passenger versus VIPBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDispatch PassengerVIPBoard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDever Software LtdChauffeur Drive Systems Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Dispatch Passenger

No in-app purchases

None

VIPBoard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dispatch Passenger free?
Dispatch Passenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VIPBoard free?
VIPBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dispatch Passenger or VIPBoard have ads?
Neither Dispatch Passenger nor VIPBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dispatch Passenger or VIPBoard?
Dispatch Passenger ships an update every 3 months, and VIPBoard every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dispatch Passenger was updated on October 9, 2026 and VIPBoard on October 9, 2026.

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