Scoop vs Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scoop
Easily share rides to work with colleagues and neighbors. Schedule trips, get matched with efficient routes, and split commute costs. Connect with your community and improve your daily travel.
- Easy trip scheduling
- Smart route optimization
- Cost splitting for commutes
- Meet co-workers and neighbors
- Door-to-door carpooling
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Scoop is a convenient and enjoyable way to carpool with co-workers and neighbors. Easy scheduling fits your commuting needs and smart routes allow for the most efficient door-to-door trip. With Scoop, you can unlock new opportunities to meet people, improve your well-being, and make the most of your time. HOW IT WORKS: - Be part of the community: Download and meet Scoop carpoolers who are heading the same way. - Schedule a carpool: Separate AM and PM trips to fit your work schedule. Ride or drive to meet your daily needs. Carpoolers split the cost of the commute so everyone saves. - Get matched: Scoop’s algorithm identifies the most efficient carpool based on the fastest route, nearby carpoolers, carpool lanes, and more. - Enjoy a smooth commute: Meet new people, have more energy every day, and make the most of your time. Schedule your first carpool today!
Wave
This rideshare service prioritizes safety for both riders and drivers. It utilizes advanced technology and thorough driver screening, including FBI-level background checks, to provide a secure and convenient travel experience.
- Prioritizes rider safety
- Thorough driver screening
- FBI-level background checks
- Equitable driver compensation
- Comprehensive driver coverage
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Wave rideshare puts safety first. We value our riders and drivers. We employ advanced technologies to ensure the safest, most convenient rideshare experience. As a rider, you can rest assured that your driver has been thoroughly screened and verified. Every driver is required to do an FBI-level background check. As a driver, you can expect to be paid more, treated more equitably, and covered more comprehensively.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wave at 63% against Scoop's 29%. Wave also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Scoop's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 10). 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.
Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scoop has 20K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Scoop's written reviews are positive against 63% of Wave's.
Scoop ships an update every 3 weeks, Wave every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scoop | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (20K ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scoop Commute, Inc. | IBG Mobile/Diondre Lewis |
Customer experience
Scoop
Wave
Bugs and requests
Scoop
Reported bugs
3 issues- Buttons and features not functioning properly
- Unreliable matching and pairing
- Issues with cashing out earned money
Requested features
6 requests- Flexible pickup/drop-off locations
- Earlier afternoon pickup times
- Finer time slot increments
- Ability to block drivers/riders
- Real-time driver updates and tracking
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- Weekend and reverse commute options
Wave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scoop
No in-app purchases
Wave
No in-app purchases
