Hampton Hopper vs Cal Group Rideshare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hampton Hopper
This app provides a convenient and affordable way to travel around the Hamptons. It features a network of buses running between Southampton and Montauk, with real-time tracking and alerts.
- View bus stops and routes
- Check upcoming bus schedules
- Receive real-time arrival alerts
- Track bus locations
- Convenient Hamptons travel
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Getting around the Hamptons just got easier. For over a decade, the Hampton Hopper has helped the East End get where it's going — and the app shows you where and when to ride. Two ways to hop with us: • South Fork Commuter Connection (SFCC) — Shuttles that connect you to and from LIRR stations across the South Fork, timed to the trains. A $3.25 SFCC ticket is required each way. • Free Montauk Loop — A free, summer seasonal shuttle looping around Montauk. Hop on and off all day — no fare, no car needed. In the app you can: • Track your Hopper live on the map, in real time • Browse every route and stop • See when the next shuttle is arriving • Set a reminder and get alerted when your ride is on the way Hop aboard! Hampton Hopper services are made possible by our town partners and local sponsors.
Cal Group Rideshare
This app simplifies group ridesharing by allowing one driver and multiple passengers to book and pay individually. It handles all the logistics, from booking to individual fare collection via QR code check-in, making group travel seamless for various occasions.
- Request rides for groups
- Share booking links
- Individual fare payments
- QR code check-in
- Real-time ride tracking
- Ride history and receipts
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Cal makes group rideshare simple — one driver, multiple passengers, everyone pays their own fare. Whether you're heading to the airport with coworkers, splitting a ride after a night out, or coordinating transportation for your crew, Cal handles the logistics so you don't have to. HOW IT WORKS • Request a ride for your group in seconds • Share your booking link — passengers join from their own phones • Each passenger pays their own fare individually • Your driver arrives, scans the QR code, and everyone checks in • No splitting apps, no IOUs, no awkward math FOR RIDERS • Book for groups of any size • Real-time ride tracking • Individual fare payments — no one owes anyone anything • QR code check-in at pickup • Ride history and receipts FOR DRIVERS • Accept group ride requests from your dashboard • See passenger count and pickup details upfront • QR code scanner for fast group check-in • Track earnings and request payouts • Flexible — drive when you want BUILT FOR GROUPS Cal was designed from the ground up for group travel. Unlike traditional rideshare apps that bolt on group features as an afterthought, Cal's entire booking flow, payment system, and check-in process is built around the reality that people travel together. Airport runs, corporate events, sports games, concerts, weddings — Cal handles the ride so your group can focus on the destination. Cal is operated by Cal Digital and Logistics LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cal Group Rideshare at 5.0 against Hampton Hopper's 4.4. Hampton Hopper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (48 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Cal Group Rideshare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hampton Hopper has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Hampton Hopper | Cal Group Rideshare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (48 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hampton Hopper LLC | Cal Digital and Logistics LLC |
Customer experience
Hampton Hopper
Cal Group Rideshare
In-app purchases
Hampton Hopper
No in-app purchases
Cal Group Rideshare
No in-app purchases
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