Comparison

ElephGo vs Lao Go

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

Head to head

About

ElephGo

Features

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ElephGo effectively solves the problem of orderly, safe, clean, and economical operation of 5-10km in cities, providing a solution for short distance travel choices for urban citizens

About

Lao Go

Features

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Lao Go is the trusted local ride-hailing app for Laos. Enjoy safe, affordable, and on-demand rides across Vientiane and major cities. Key Features: • Quick booking: Select your location and destination in 1 tap • Multiple ride options: Taxi, motorbike taxi, private car • Transparent pricing: See fare estimate before confirming • Real-time tracking: Track your driver on map • Safe & verified: All drivers undergo identity & background check • 24/7 customer support • Cash or cashless payment supported Travel with confidence in Laos. Download Lao Go and start your journey today.

Screenshots

ElephGo3 screens

Lao Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ElephGo at every 5 days against Lao Go's every 3 weeks. Lao Go's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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

ElephGo ships an update every 5 days, Lao Go every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

ElephGo versus Lao Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ElephGo	Lao Go
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 days — better	Every 3 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	79 MB	122 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	勐腊中旗科技投资有限公司	新玉陶

In-app purchases

None

ElephGo

No in-app purchases

None

Lao Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ElephGo free?

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

Is Lao Go free?

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

Do ElephGo or Lao Go have ads?

Neither ElephGo nor Lao Go shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ElephGo or Lao Go?

ElephGo ships an update every 5 days, and Lao Go every 3 weeks. Most recently, ElephGo was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lao Go on October 25, 2026.