Carpool vs InterPool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carpool
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Carpool is a smarter way to travel, connecting car owners with empty seats to travelers going in the same direction. It turns everyday journeys into shared experiences that are more efficient, comfortable, and purposeful. Designed for real travel Every day, cars move with unused space. Carpool helps make better use of what already exists by enabling people to travel together instead of alone. What makes Carpool different Balanced for everyone Built equally for car owners and travelers, simple and seamless. Planned and reliable Schedule rides in advance with clarity and confidence. Comfortable travel Travel in real cars with real people, not crowded alternatives. All within the app From booking to coordination, everything happens in one place. Safety and trust Verified car owners with ID and license approval Ratings and reviews for transparency Thoughtful ride matching Female-only ride preferences for added comfort Built with purpose Carpool is not about turning rides into a business. It is about using resources more efficiently. Fewer cars on the road Reduced fuel consumption Lower environmental impact Smarter everyday travel Who it is for People driving with empty seats Travelers seeking planned and comfortable rides Anyone choosing efficiency over excess Travel, reimagined Carpool is more than just getting from one place to another. It is about moving smarter, together.
InterPool
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Tired of riding alone while ten people from your area head the same way? InterPool connects you with verified riders and drivers on your exact route so you share the ride, split the cost, and make every commute count. Whether you commute daily to college or office, or need a co-passenger for a long distance trip like Pune to Mumbai, InterPool supports both car pooling and bike poolings so you always find the right match for your route and preference. Set up a recurring ride once and the app handles matching every single day. No need to post again every morning. Planning a one-time trip? Find co-passengers for intercity routes just as easily. Costs are split transparently using the built-in payment ledger. Agree on the fare upfront and the app handles the rest. No awkward money conversations, no surprises. Safety is built in from the ground up. Female-only mode lets women ride exclusively with verified women. Institution-verified profiles mean you know who you are riding with before you commit. An SOS button is always within reach. Complete rides and earn rewards. The more you pool, the more you earn. Every shared ride means one fewer vehicle on the road. InterPool automatically tracks the CO2 your commute has saved, turning your daily commute into a small act with a big impact.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: InterPool at 3 against Carpool's 1. InterPool also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Carpool ships an update weekly, InterPool every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carpool | InterPool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cuboid (Private) Limited | Tanmay Kulkarni |
In-app purchases
Carpool
No in-app purchases
InterPool
No in-app purchases





