RidePal vs Olyns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RidePal
This app provides a convenient and eco-friendly way to commute. It connects users with a network of commuter shuttles offering comfortable amenities like WiFi and power outlets. Track your shuttle in real-time and manage your commute with ease.
- Find routes and schedules
- Save pickup/dropoff locations
- Real-time bus tracking
- Refer friends and colleagues
- Access support team
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RidePal: Rethink Your Commute. RidePal transforms driving time... into free time. We operate a large network of commuter shuttles. Our buses have big comfy seats, free WiFi, power, even bike racks - so instead of stressing out behind the wheel, you can catch up on work, a good book, sleep, or your personal to-do list. Not only is a RidePal commute more affordable, it's way better for the environment than driving that car every day. Importantly - our routes are SHARED, so everyone can enjoy the benefits of the corporate commuter bus experience. Our mobile app is an ESSENTIAL part of the ‘life-changing’ RidePal commute experience: - Mapping features make it easy to find available routes and schedules. - Conveniently save your pick up and drop off locations for easy status updates. - Monitor your bus's location in real-time and see when it will arrive at your stop. - Satisfied commuters can refer RidePal to their employers, coworkers and friends with a single tap. - Our friendly support team is just a tap away! So what are you waiting for? Download the RidePal App and start taking back your commute!
Olyns
This app facilitates recycling by connecting users to a network of bottle boxes. Users can find nearby recycling locations, deposit beverage containers, and earn cash rewards redeemable via PayPal. It aims to make recycling convenient and rewarding while contributing to environmental sustainability.
- Find nearby recycling locations
- Deposit beverage containers
- Earn cash rewards
- Save Olyns card to phone wallet
- Touchless check-in via phone
- Cash out via PayPal
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Olyns is Rethinking Recycling. Our growing network of bottle boxes makes it easy and fun to recycle beverage containers for cash. Here’s how it works: 1. Download the Olyns App. 2. Create an account and save an Olyns card to your phone's Wallet. 3. Find the nearest Olyns Cube on our map. 4. Hold your phone below the Recycle Ring on the Olyns Cube for touchless check in. 5. Deposit your empty CRV containers into the Olyns Cube. 6. Earn cash for every eligible container. 7. Cash Out your balance anytime through PayPal. 8. Celebrate - you just did your part to help the planet
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Olyns at 3.5 against RidePal's 1.7. Olyns also leads on ratings volume (465 vs 40). RidePal's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Olyns holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Olyns has 465 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of RidePal's written reviews are positive against 21% of Olyns's.
RidePal ships an update weekly, Olyns every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RidePal | Olyns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (40 ratings) | 3.5 (465 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | 20.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 | 465 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RidePal, Inc. | Olyns Inc |
Customer experience
RidePal
Olyns
Bugs and requests
RidePal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Olyns
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login/account verification issues
- Inconsistent container recognition
- Machines freezing/malfunctioning
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to favorite/track specific machine locations
- Real-time machine status updates
- Increase glass bottle capacity
- Expand operating hours
In-app purchases
RidePal
No in-app purchases
Olyns
No in-app purchases
