Comparison

Bolt vs Ride Pingo

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

Ride Pingo

This app offers shared rides for the price of a bus ticket, providing a smart, easy, and affordable transit option. Request on-demand rides, track shuttle services, or book accessible transportation.

Highlights
  • On-demand ride requests
  • Shuttle service tracking
  • Accessible ride booking
  • Affordable travel
  • Community transit
Features
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Transit that moves with you. The Ride Pingo app allows you to share the ride, wherever you want to go, for the price of a bus ticket. It's a smart, easy, and affordable way for you and your community to ride with transit. Use our app to request On Demand rides, track Shuttle services, or book Access rides. Ride Pingo is currently operational in multiple locations across the US, Netherlands, Andorra, and UK.

Screenshots

Bolt4 screens
Ride Pingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bolt at 181K against Ride Pingo's 1.6K. Bolt also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). Ride Pingo's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 27%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 4.7 for Ride Pingo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bolt has 181K ratings behind it against 1.6K, 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 50% of Ride Pingo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolt ships an update weekly, Ride Pingo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bolt versus Ride Pingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoltRide Pingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (181K ratings) — better4.7 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews50.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings181K — better1.6K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB108 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBOLT TECHNOLOGY OUThe Routing Company

Customer experience

Bolt

All ratings180,689 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews3,859 reviews
Positive27.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative68.0%

Ride Pingo

All ratings1,565 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative41.7%

User reviews

Bolt

From 181K 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

Ride Pingo

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great service
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚕 Convenient transportation
  • 💯 Excellent drivers
  • 🕰️ Prompt and on-time

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App issues (crashes, glitches, bugs)
  • ⏱️ Inaccurate ETAs and timing
  • 🗺️ Poor mapping and location tracking
  • 🤖 Unreliable app functionality
  • 📞 Lack of 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

Ride Pingo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not working in certain areas
  • Login/signup process issues
  • Incorrect time zone handling
  • Payments not processing properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to message drivers before pickup
  • Option to switch drivers during a ride
  • More accurate real-time tracking
  • Improved routing and scheduling algorithms
  • Seamless integration with other transit options

In-app purchases

None

Bolt

No in-app purchases

None

Ride Pingo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bolt free?
Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ride Pingo free?
Ride Pingo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bolt or Ride Pingo?
Bolt is rated higher. Bolt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 181K ratings, while Ride Pingo averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Bolt or Ride Pingo have ads?
Neither Bolt nor Ride Pingo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bolt or Ride Pingo?
Bolt ships an update weekly, and Ride Pingo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bolt was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ride Pingo on October 27, 2026.

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