CarpoolCO vs AADD Rides
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CarpoolCO
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Use the CarpoolCO app to explore smarter, cost saving commuting options in Boulder, Colorado. Easily find carpool matches – whether for daily work commuting, or one-time special events such CU Buffs games, or carpooling to the mountains for hiking or skiing. You can also earn rewards by tracking your trips to see how much money and emissions you are saving. Enter your starting point and destination to connect with nearby commuters or event-goers traveling the same way. You can also discover biking and transit mentors to help you plan car-free trips with confidence. Get started today. It's free, simple to use, and designed to save you money and make commuting in Boulder more convenient.
AADD Rides
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1. Call Tab One-tap emergency call button to reach AADD dispatch Automatically captures the user's GPS location and logs it for safety Animated pulsing call button with haptic feedback Call history is logged to the backend 2. Rideshare Tab Users can request a ride by setting pickup (auto-detected via GPS) and dropoff locations Location suggestions with search/autocomplete Live map view with route polyline following roadways Real-time ride status tracking: pending → accepted → in_progress → completed "I'm in the car" confirmation from the passenger ETA and distance estimates for both pickup and dropoff Driver info display (name, vehicle, plate number) Post-ride feedback/rating system Favorite locations saved via AsyncStorage 3. Admin/Driver Tab Passcode-protected access with two levels: driver and full admin Rideshare management: Accept/complete ride requests, see requester location, ETA, route navigation line on map Map tab: View call logs with user locations on a map Users tab: Manage users — delete, promote to admin, toggle driver status, change passwords Phone tab: View/manage phone settings Settings tab: Configure app-wide settings (call number, rideshare number, admin/council passcodes) 4. Settings Tab View/edit profile (display name, phone number) Change password Enable/disable biometric authentication (Face ID / Fingerprint) Logout
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AADD Rides at none against CarpoolCO's shown. CarpoolCO's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CarpoolCO | AADD Rides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boulder Chamber | ANGEL MALDONADO III |
In-app purchases
CarpoolCO
No in-app purchases
AADD Rides
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CarpoolCO free?
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Do CarpoolCO or AADD Rides have ads?
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