Comparison

Scoop vs OC Vanpool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Easy trip scheduling
  • Smart route optimization
  • Cost splitting for commutes
  • Meet co-workers and neighbors
  • Door-to-door carpooling
Features
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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!

About

OC Vanpool

Features
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Orange County Transportation Authority Vanpool (OC Vanpool) is a mobile application designed for vanpool coordinators to enable them to report trips taken and expenses incurred in an easier and more efficient way. The OC Vanpool app is fully integrated with the OC Vanpool web site and both can be used interchangeably based on preference. Vanpooling is a method of transportation that allows long distance commuters the ability to save money, time and stress on their commute by forming a “super carpool” with coworkers. Vanpool groups that go to Orange County can receive up to $400 worth of assistance per month to increase their savings.

Screenshots

Scoop4 screens
OC Vanpool1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OC Vanpool at 11.0 against Scoop's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scoop versus OC Vanpool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScoopOC Vanpool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScoop Commute, Inc.Orange County Transportation Authority

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

OC Vanpool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scoop

No in-app purchases

None

OC Vanpool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scoop free?
Scoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OC Vanpool free?
OC Vanpool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scoop or OC Vanpool have ads?
Neither Scoop nor OC Vanpool shows ads.

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