SA Evolve vs Mercadoo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SA Evolve
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SA Evolve is South Africa’s trusted e-hailing platform, connecting passengers to local drivers instantly. Enjoy safe, affordable, and reliable rides anytime, anywhere. Key features include live ride tracking, multiple payment options, ride history, in-app chat, and 24/7 customer support. Whether commuting, running errands, or going out, SA Evolve makes your travel seamless. Download now and experience stress-free rides with local drivers
Mercadoo
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Mercadoo (Pty) Ltd is a South African technology-enabled mobility and payments platform operating in the e-hailing and hyperlocal services sector. The company connects passengers with VETTED (criminal, ID verification, ID Photo verification with home affairs) independent driver-partners via a mobile application, offering safe, affordable, and reliable transport services across urban and peri-urban areas in South Africa. Mercadoo is structured as a platform operator, not a transport owner. Vehicles are independently owned and operated by driver-partners, who access demand, payments, safety systems, and insurance benefits through the Mercadoo platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mercadoo at every 5 days against SA Evolve's every 3 weeks. SA Evolve's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SA Evolve ships an update every 3 weeks, Mercadoo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SA Evolve | Mercadoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shilpa Goyal | Erence Holdings Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
SA Evolve
No in-app purchases
Mercadoo
No in-app purchases
