Comparison

Bolt vs Avas Ride

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

Avas Ride

This app connects taxi drivers with passengers in the Maldives, allowing drivers to easily receive and manage ride bookings. Drivers can confirm rides, view passenger details, track their earnings, and access booking history. It offers a convenient and safe way for drivers to operate within Male' and Hulhumale'.

Highlights
  • Receive ride orders instantly
  • Confirm bookings and navigate to passengers
  • View passenger photos and contact details
  • Track ride earnings and balance
  • Access booking history and future orders
  • Operate in Male' and Hulhumale'
Features
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The most convenient service which connects taxi drivers and passengers in Maldives. Avas Ride works with private and luxurious cars, vans and taxis from the largest community of drivers in Maldives. With Avas Ride driver app you can easily receive orders and provide service. Here’s how Avas Ride driver app works: 1- Open Avas Ride driver app and move on shift. 2- Confirm booking and move to your passenger's location. You’ll see your passenger photo and contact details as well. 3- At the end of the ride you see ride total and can rate the ride Reasons to use Avas Ride driver App: · Available: Use anywhere in Male’ or Hulhumale’ · Fast: Receive your taxi bookings instantly · Convenient: Check your balance with one tap · Satisfying: Passenger information, booking history, your future orders in one place · Safe: With tracking information and passenger details at hand, you will reach your client with peace of mind Contact us: myride.mv@gmail.com +9607774713 https://avasride.com/ For queries and complains or for information on how to become a driver; communicate via viber message on +960 7952929 Avas Ride Head office H. Kuhlhavahmaage ground floor, Moonlight hingun, Male City, Maldives

Screenshots

Bolt4 screens
Avas Ride4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bolt and Avas Ride both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Avas Ride's written reviews are positive against 27% of Bolt's. Avas Ride also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Bolt's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (179K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bolt against 4.8 for Avas Ride. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bolt has 179K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Bolt's written reviews are positive against 75% of Avas Ride's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolt ships an update weekly, Avas Ride every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Bolt versus Avas Ride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoltAvas Ride
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (179K ratings)4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings179K — better1.4K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#28 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB198 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBOLT TECHNOLOGY OUAVAS ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Bolt

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

Avas Ride

All ratings1,367 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

User reviews

Bolt

From 179K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Affordable prices
  • 🚗 Reliable drivers
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🌟 Excellent customer service
  • 🏃‍♀️ Quick pick-up times

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Drivers cancel frequently
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking
  • 💰 Unexpected price changes
  • 🤖 Poor customer support
  • 🕰️ Long wait times for drivers

Avas Ride

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🫡 Positive reviews
  • 👍 Easy to operate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and issues
  • ⏱️ Slow response from customer support

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

Avas Ride

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Bugs causing issues with registration and application process
  • Bugs causing delays in response from customer support

Requested features

2 requests
  • Switch to new Avas ride driver app
  • Fix bugs and issues

In-app purchases

None

Bolt

No in-app purchases

None

Avas Ride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bolt free?
Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avas Ride free?
Avas Ride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bolt or Avas Ride?
Avas Ride is rated higher. Bolt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 179K ratings, while Avas Ride averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Bolt or Avas Ride have ads?
Avas Ride shows ads; Bolt does not.
Which is updated more often, Bolt or Avas Ride?
Bolt ships an update weekly, and Avas Ride every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bolt was updated on September 24, 2026 and Avas Ride on August 10, 2026.

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