Comparison

Bolt vs KOLO

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

KOLO

Request a ride to your destination from over 120 cities and airports worldwide. Compare prices upfront and choose from various vehicle options for a safe and joyful experience. Get 24/7 service with safety features like trip monitoring and emergency contacts.

Highlights
  • Request rides in 120+ cities
  • 24/7 ride availability
  • Compare prices upfront
  • Multiple vehicle options
  • Safety features and monitoring
  • Rate drivers and leave tips
Features
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Get to your destination with KOLO. Open the app, enter where you want to go, and a driver picks you up. CURRENTLY EXPANDING TO MORE CITIES Request a ride from more than 120 cities and airports worldwide, KOLO makes your experience easy and joyful. Request anytime, always on. GET A RIDE 24/7 KOLO can help you find the perfect ride that fits your needs and budget. Ride with small vehicles and large SUVs available on our platform Many rides and passenger vehicle options available in the KOLO app. COMPARE PRICES UPFRONT Always see and compare prices before booking. With KOLO, there are no surprises on ride fare. Know the price to pay, then request your ride. FOCUSED ON SAFETY We’re committed to making KOLO the safest platform available for your rideshare needs. We provide strong safety standards, updated safety features and strict community guidelines for privacy, respect and positive experiences. Your trip is monitored by our dispatch team. You can add a loved one as an emergency contact while using our services and have that person contact you or get your location in case of emergency. You can contact our support services directly from app an report any issue. You can call emergency services, police authorities, and local authorities directly from the app, and report the any issues or concerns. RATE YOUR DRIVER AT THE END OF A TRIP Submit a rating and a comment after your ride. Support your driver with a tip or referral. Not all services are available everywhere. For any question, contact our team at: support@shopkolo.com

Screenshots

Bolt4 screens
KOLO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bolt at weekly against KOLO's every 5 months. Bolt also leads on ratings volume (181K vs 1) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). KOLO's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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

KOLO 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolt ships an update weekly, KOLO every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Bolt versus KOLO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoltKOLO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (181K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings181K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB29 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBOLT TECHNOLOGY OUGee KANA

Customer experience

Bolt

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

KOLO

All ratings1 ratings
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

KOLO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bolt

No in-app purchases

None

KOLO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bolt free?
Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KOLO free?
KOLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bolt or KOLO?
KOLO is rated higher. Bolt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 181K ratings, while KOLO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bolt or KOLO have ads?
Neither Bolt nor KOLO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bolt or KOLO?
Bolt ships an update weekly, and KOLO every 5 months. Most recently, Bolt was updated on October 31, 2026 and KOLO on October 11, 2026.

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