Comparison

Bolt vs Travler

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
Currently charting
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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

Travler

This app provides an alternative transport solution for travelers, offering access to bus rides, fixed lines, timings, and fares in one place. Easily book convenient and affordable bus journeys, ensuring a comfortable, safe, and high-quality travel experience.

Highlights
  • Bus ride booking
  • Fixed lines and timings
  • Fare information
  • Route selection
  • Comfortable travel
  • Safe journeys
Features
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Travler is a software app developed to make an impact to the transport sector by majorly targeting the travelers. It works as an alternative transport solution that offers the travelers access to high quality bus rides, fixed lines, timings and Fares all in one app. Travler is easy Download and open the app Enter the pickup and drop off points Pick up the most convenient route and travelling Book your ride and save on time and money It also offers you a combined comfort, quality, safe travel and high responsive customer service. NEED A SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND AFFORDABLE BUS TRANSPORT SERVICE? Then Travler is the APP for you

Screenshots

Bolt4 screens
Travler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Travler at 100% against Bolt's 27%. Travler also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Bolt's advantage is ratings volume (181K vs 4) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Travler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bolt has 181K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Bolt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Travler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolt ships an update weekly, Travler fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Bolt versus Travler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoltTravler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (181K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings181K — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBOLT TECHNOLOGY OUVoltic Kenya Limited

Customer experience

Bolt

All ratings180,330 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews3,855 reviews
Positive27.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative68.0%

Travler

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Travler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bolt

No in-app purchases

None

Travler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bolt free?
Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Travler free?
Travler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bolt or Travler?
Travler is rated higher. Bolt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 181K ratings, while Travler averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Bolt or Travler have ads?
Neither Bolt nor Travler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bolt or Travler?
Bolt ships an update weekly, and Travler fortnightly. Most recently, Bolt was updated on October 24, 2026 and Travler on October 24, 2026.

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