Comparison

Bolt vs HICH Driver

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

HICH Driver

Partner with a ride-sharing service and become a mobile entrepreneur. Get approved quickly and start earning more with zero commission on rides. Access 24/7 support and a partner safety toolkit.

Highlights
  • Zero commission on rides
  • Fast approval process
  • Earn up to 30% more
  • 24/7 helpline support
  • Partner safety toolkit
  • In-app customer chat
Features
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Become a mobile entrepreneur today by partnering with HICH - Minnesota's pulse. Get approved within 48 hours* and start earning up to 30% more with HICH. The first ZERO commission app. Yes, Partners pay no commissions on HICH rides. So you get the entire ride fare** Go online, receive rides, chat with customers, contact us on the 24/7 HICH helpline or use the partner safety toolkit. We have you covered...

Screenshots

Bolt4 screens
HICH Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bolt and HICH Driver both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HICH Driver's written reviews are positive against 27% of Bolt's. HICH Driver also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Bolt's advantage is ratings volume (179K vs 38) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 4.9 for HICH Driver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bolt has 179K ratings behind it against 38, 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 100% of HICH Driver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolt ships an update weekly, HICH Driver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bolt versus HICH Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoltHICH Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (179K ratings)4.9 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings179K — better38
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#43 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB141 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBOLT TECHNOLOGY OUHich

Customer experience

Bolt

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

HICH Driver

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews4 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

HICH Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bolt

No in-app purchases

None

HICH Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bolt free?
Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HICH Driver free?
HICH Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bolt or HICH Driver?
HICH Driver is rated higher. Bolt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 179K ratings, while HICH Driver averages 4.9 from 38 ratings.
Do Bolt or HICH Driver have ads?
Neither Bolt nor HICH Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bolt or HICH Driver?
Bolt ships an update weekly, and HICH Driver fortnightly. Most recently, Bolt was updated on September 25, 2026 and HICH Driver on August 13, 2026.

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