Comparison

Bolt vs Prime Time Shuttle

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

Head to head
About

Bolt

Easily request rides across town, to the airport, or rent scooters and e-bikes. Enjoy transparent pricing, multiple payment options, and real-time driver tracking for safe and convenient travel.

Highlights
  • Request rides in seconds
  • Transparent upfront pricing
  • Multiple payment options
  • Real-time driver tracking
  • Schedule rides in advance
  • Rent scooters and e-bikes
  • Parcel delivery service
Features
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Make getting around easier with Bolt! Whether you need a ride across town, an airport transfer, or a scooter to zip through traffic, our app makes it easy to move around confidently and conveniently. WHY CHOOSE BOLT? - Request a ride in seconds: enjoy safe, affordable rides with top-rated drivers. - Transparent pricing: see your fare upfront so there are no surprises. - Multiple payment options: pay securely using a credit/debit card, Apple Pay, or cash. EASY ORDERING: - Open the app and set your destination. - Choose from various ride types to suit your needs (Comfort, Premium, Electric, XL, and more). - Track your driver in real time. - Arrive in comfort and rate your experience. SAFETY FIRST: Some of Bolt’s safety features require the app to run in the background. - Emergency assist button: discreetly alert our Safety Team in case of emergencies. - Audio trip recording: record audio during rides for added peace of mind. - Private phone details: your contact information stays confidential when you call a driver. PLAN AHEAD: Need an airport transfer or an early morning ride? You can schedule your trip in advance from 30 minutes to 90 days before your expected pickup time. *JOIN BOLT PLUS TO UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES! Get the best of Bolt with Bolt Plus. Enjoy exclusive perks that save you time and money, making every ride smoother and more convenient. *BOLT DRIVE: We're committed to our carbon net zero goal by 2040. That's why we're increasing the lineup of electric and hybrid cars in Bolt Drive, our car-sharing service. You can also rent Bolt scooters and e-bikes via the app. *DELIVER PACKAGES Use the 'Send' ride type to arrange fast and convenient parcel delivery in your city. Bolt is available in 50 countries and 600+ cities worldwide (see the full list at https://bolt.eu/en/cities/). We rebranded from Taxify to Bolt in 2019. Bolt is the perfect taxi alternative for fast, reliable, and affordable rides. The app provides a seamless ride-ordering experience whether you’re commuting, travelling, or running errands. So, the next time you need a ride, choose Bolt! *Bolt options differ by location. Check the app for availability in your city. Earn money driving with the Bolt Driver app. Sign up: https://bolt.eu/driver/ Questions? Get in touch via info@bolt.eu or at https://bolt.eu Follow us on social media for updates, discounts, and offers! Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Bolt/ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/bolt X — https://x.com/Boltapp

About

Prime Time Shuttle

Book affordable private transportation for any occasion, from daily commutes to nights out. Enjoy pre-set pricing and cashless payments with professional, licensed drivers. Travel quickly and safely to your destination.

Highlights
  • Affordable transportation
  • Professional drivers
  • Pre-established pricing
  • Cashless payment system
  • Licensed and insured drivers
  • Airport and city travel
Features
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Use Prime Time Shuttle to quickly find a great price for transportation anywhere! Whether you are going to or from work, the airport or a safe night out, let Prime Time Shuttle’s professional drivers get you there quickly and safely. Cheaper than a taxi, Prime Time Shuttle provides a professional private driver who is fully licensed and insured. Pre-established pricing ensures that both the customer and service provider know what the payment will be ahead of time so there are no surprises at the end of the trip. Our cashless system means that you don’t have to worry about payment. Enter your credit or debit card, and your personal chauffeur will get his payment without you ever having to open your wallet. Service is currently available in Los Angeles, San Diego and expanding quickly.

Screenshots

Bolt4 screens
Prime Time Shuttle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bolt at 4.8 against Prime Time Shuttle's 3.7. Bolt also leads on ratings volume (179K vs 281) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Prime Time Shuttle's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (39% vs 27%). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bolt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bolt has 179K ratings behind it against 281, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Bolt's written reviews are positive against 39% of Prime Time Shuttle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolt ships an update weekly, Prime Time Shuttle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Bolt versus Prime Time Shuttle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoltPrime Time Shuttle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (179K ratings) — better3.7 (281 ratings)
Positive reviews26.6% of reviews38.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings179K — better281
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBOLT TECHNOLOGY OURide Share Pro, Inc

Customer experience

Bolt

All ratings178,722 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews3,738 reviews
Positive26.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative68.5%

Prime Time Shuttle

All ratings281 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative30.6%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive38.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative58.2%

Bugs and requests

Bolt

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Charges for rides that never happened
  • App glitches and crashes
  • Incorrect driver information displayed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add tipping option for drivers
  • Improve route planning for scooters/bikes
  • Allow multiple stops in a single trip
  • Implement two-step verification options

Prime Time Shuttle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bolt

No in-app purchases

None

Prime Time Shuttle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bolt free?
Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prime Time Shuttle free?
Prime Time Shuttle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bolt or Prime Time Shuttle?
Bolt is rated higher. Bolt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 179K ratings, while Prime Time Shuttle averages 3.7 from 281 ratings.
Do Bolt or Prime Time Shuttle have ads?
Neither Bolt nor Prime Time Shuttle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bolt or Prime Time Shuttle?
Bolt ships an update weekly, and Prime Time Shuttle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bolt was updated on September 25, 2026 and Prime Time Shuttle on September 25, 2026.

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