Ride and Delivery App Comparison Philippines: Pros, Cons and Pricing

Compare 18 ride-hailing, food delivery and parcel apps side by side. See what each is known for, how it prices, where it operates and who it suits best.

Last updated October 26, 2026. Fares and coverage change often, so confirm in each app.

Logos of Philippine ride, food delivery and parcel apps: Lalamove, Transportify, Pickaroo, JoyRide, Move It, Angkas, inDrive, GreenGSM, Maxim, foodpanda, Grab, ShopeeFood, Bistro Delivers, Jollibee and McDonald's — Apps compared on this page, from motorcycle taxis to food and cargo delivery

18apps
18cities mapped
3app types

All apps Rides Food delivery Parcel and cargo

Quick Comparison Table

App	Type	Known for	Pricing	Payment	Best for
GrabCar	Car ride-hailing	The all-round private car app with upfront fares	Upfront fare shown before booking, excluding tolls and surcharges	Cash, credit or debit card, GrabPay	Everyday car rides and groups
GrabTaxi	Metered taxi booking	Book a regular metered taxi in the Grab app, including EV taxis	Taxi meter plus a booking fee. Reported EV beta fee: ₱69 to ₱80	Varies by city and taxi type, check the app	Metered taxi fans and EV rides
Maxim	Rides, delivery and Pabili	Low base fares and reach into provincial cities	Upfront fare from the shortest route. Car base fares ₱45 and ₱55 in Davao, General Santos, Tacloban and Tagbilaran	Cash or in-app e-payment, depending on city	Provincial cities and low base fares
Angkas	Motorcycle taxi	The most established motorcycle taxi network in Metro Manila	Distance-based fare shown before you confirm	GCash, Maya, cash to driver	Metro Manila motorcycle commutes
JoyRide	Superapp: rides and delivery	Habal-habal style rides in provincial areas	Distance-based fare shown before you confirm	GCash, Maya, cash to driver	Provincial motorcycle rides and padala
Move It	Motorcycle rides and parcels	Everyday Metro Manila commutes with lower base fares	Fare shown in the app before you confirm	In-app and cash, check at booking	Short Metro Manila trips
inDrive	Name-your-fare rides	You propose the price and drivers accept or counter	Rider offers a fare, drivers accept, counter or decline	GCash, Maya, cards, cash on select trips	Riders who like to negotiate
GreenGSM	Electric car ride-hailing	VinFast electric car rides in Metro Manila	Fare estimate shown in the app before you confirm	In-app, check at booking	EV rides in central business districts
foodpanda	Food and grocery delivery	The widest restaurant catalog and 24/7 Pandamart groceries	Delivery fee by distance. PandaPro costs ₱33 to ₱50 a month for zero delivery fees on qualifying orders	GCash, Maya, Visa, Mastercard, cash on delivery	Variety and late-night groceries
GrabFood	Food and grocery delivery	Fast delivery and the GrabUnlimited subscription	Delivery fee by distance, shown upfront. GrabUnlimited from ₱48/month on the annual plan	GrabPay, GCash, Visa, Mastercard, cash on delivery	Frequent orderers who also ride with Grab
ShopeeFood	Food delivery	The newest food app, inside the Shopee app	Delivery fee and vouchers shown at checkout. Early vouchers tend to run deeper	Shopee payment methods, Shopee Coins	Shopee users and early voucher hunters
Bistro Delivers	Restaurant-group delivery app	Delivery from 20+ Bistro Group restaurant brands	In-app promos. See the page for the current first-order offer	In-app, check at checkout	Fans of Bistro Group restaurants
Lalamove	On-demand courier	Book a motorcycle, van or truck in minutes	Distance and vehicle type, shown upfront	GCash, Maya, cards, cash on delivery for select bookings	One-off deliveries and small moves
Transportify	Truck and van booking	Cargo and business logistics, a Deliveree company	Upfront quote based on distance, vehicle size and load	GCash, Maya, cards, corporate billing	Business cargo and heavy loads
Pickaroo	Pabili and grocery delivery	A shopper buys groceries and market items for you	Delivery fee by distance and order size, shown before you confirm	GCash, Maya, cards, cash on delivery for eligible orders	Pabili and wet market runs
GrabExpress	On-demand parcel delivery	Grab's same-day parcel service	Fare shown in the Grab app before you confirm	Grab payment options, check at booking	Quick parcels if you already use Grab
Jollibee Delivery	Brand-direct food ordering	Ordering straight from one chain, no marketplace	Menu prices plus a delivery fee. Compare with marketplace apps	Check the app or hotline at checkout	When you already know you want Jollibee
McDelivery	Brand-direct food ordering	McDonald's own delivery ordering	Menu prices plus a delivery fee. Compare with marketplace apps	Check the app or hotline at checkout	When you already know you want McDonald's

Fares and fees change with distance, demand and promos. Treat these as pricing models, and trust the amount in the app.

Where Each App Operates in the Philippines

Pick an app to light up its cities. Larger dots on the default view mean more apps in that city.

Cities by island group where each app is listed
App	Luzon	Visayas	Mindanao
GrabCar	Baguio, Angeles, Metro Manila, Naga	Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu	Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Davao
GrabTaxi	Metro Manila	Bacolod, Cebu	Not listed
Maxim	Dagupan, Angeles, Metro Manila, Batangas, Naga, Legazpi, Puerto Princesa	Tacloban, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Dumaguete	Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Zamboanga, Davao, General Santos
Angkas	Metro Manila	Cebu	Cagayan de Oro
JoyRide	Metro Manila	Cebu	Not listed
Move It	Metro Manila	Not listed	Not listed
inDrive	Metro Manila	Not listed	Not listed
GreenGSM	Metro Manila	Not listed	Not listed
foodpanda	Baguio, Angeles, Metro Manila	Iloilo, Cebu	Davao
GrabFood	Metro Manila	Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu	Cagayan de Oro, Davao
ShopeeFood	Metro Manila	Not listed	Not listed
Bistro Delivers	Metro Manila	Not listed	Not listed
Lalamove	Metro Manila	Cebu	Davao
Transportify	Metro Manila	Not listed	Not listed
Pickaroo	Metro Manila	Not listed	Not listed
GrabExpress	Metro Manila	Not listed	Not listed
Jollibee Delivery	Metro Manila	Not listed	Not listed
McDelivery	Metro Manila	Not listed	Not listed

Dots show cities named in each brand's coverage notes. Apps add areas often, and some operate in more towns than listed, so confirm in the app.

App-by-App: Pros, Cons and Features

GrabCar

Rides

Known for: The all-round private car app with upfront fares.

Selling points

Private cars for up to 6 passengers
GrabCar 6-seater for groups
Safety tools: emergency button, number masking, Share my ride

Pros

Wide coverage from Metro Manila to Zamboanga
Upfront price before you book
GrabShare option for a lower fare

Cons

Tolls and surcharges are not in the upfront price
Fares can rise with demand

Pricing: Upfront fare shown before booking, excluding tolls and surcharges
Payment: Cash, credit or debit card, GrabPay
Coverage: Metro Manila, Cavite, Rizal, Baguio, Naga, Pampanga, Angeles, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga City Proper
Features: GrabCar 6-seater · GrabShare · Share my ride

GrabCar promo codes and deals →

GrabTaxi

Rides

Known for: Book a regular metered taxi in the Grab app, including EV taxis.

Selling points

Estimate shown before you confirm
GrabTaxi Electric in Metro Manila (beta)
Track your driver and plate number

Pros

Regulated meter fares
No dynamic pricing on the meter
EV taxi option

Cons

Booking fee on top of the meter
Payment options vary by city and taxi type

Pricing: Taxi meter plus a booking fee. Reported EV beta fee: ₱69 to ₱80
Payment: Varies by city and taxi type, check the app
Coverage: Metro Manila, plus cities with Grab taxi service such as Cebu and Bacolod
Features: Electric taxi toggle · Driver tracking · Share my ride

GrabTaxi promo codes and deals →

Maxim

RidesParcel and cargo

Known for: Low base fares and reach into provincial cities.

Selling points

Car fares from ₱45 (4-seater) and ₱55 (6-seater) in 4 new-rate cities
32 cities in its city selector
Pabili, delivery and cargo in one app

Pros

Fare shown upfront, based on the shortest route
Wide provincial coverage
Low commission pitch for drivers

Cons

Services differ by city
No single national rate card

Pricing: Upfront fare from the shortest route. Car base fares ₱45 and ₱55 in Davao, General Santos, Tacloban and Tagbilaran
Payment: Cash or in-app e-payment, depending on city
Coverage: 32 Philippine cities across Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao
Features: Pabili (Food and Shop) · Express delivery · Cargo · Taxsee Driver app

Maxim promo codes and deals →

Angkas

Rides

Known for: The most established motorcycle taxi network in Metro Manila.

Selling points

Deep driver base, shorter waits in covered districts
AngCars four-wheel service in Metro Manila
Driver, plate and route shown before pickup

Pros

Established network
Fare shown before you confirm
Now in Metro Cebu and Cagayan de Oro

Cons

Thinner outside key cities
Motorcycle only for most trips

Pricing: Distance-based fare shown before you confirm
Payment: GCash, Maya, cash to driver
Coverage: NCR and Greater Manila, Metro Cebu, Cagayan de Oro
Features: AngCars · Rider app safety features · Route and plate preview

Angkas promo codes and deals →

JoyRide

RidesParcel and cargo

Known for: Habal-habal style rides in provincial areas.

Selling points

Motorcycle taxi plus JoyRide Car
Delivery and padala in the same Superapp
Over 20 million downloads

Pros

Widest provincial footprint of the motorcycle apps
Student, PWD and city codes on its page
Rides and delivery in one app

Cons

JoyRide Car is more limited than motorcycle coverage
Availability varies by area

Pricing: Distance-based fare shown before you confirm
Payment: GCash, Maya, cash to driver
Coverage: Metro Manila and a growing list of provincial cities and towns, including Cebu
Features: JoyRide Car · Delivery and padala · Errands

JoyRide promo codes and deals →

Move It

RidesParcel and cargo

Known for: Everyday Metro Manila commutes with lower base fares.

Selling points

Passenger and parcel bookings in one queue
Linked from Grab as its motor taxi option
Solid Metro Manila focus

Pros

Good for short urban trips
Parcel drop-offs in the same app

Cons

Provincial coverage still limited
Check the app outside Metro Manila

Pricing: Fare shown in the app before you confirm
Payment: In-app and cash, check at booking
Coverage: Primarily Metro Manila, expanding gradually
Features: Motorcycle taxi · Parcel delivery

Move It promo codes and deals →

inDrive

Rides

Known for: You propose the price and drivers accept or counter.

Selling points

Car and motorcycle rides
LTFRB-accredited TNVS
Seasonal driver commission cuts

Pros

Control over what you pay
Car and motorcycle in one app
More drivers online in the December rush

Cons

Fares vary by trip and driver
Takes a minute to settle on a price

Pricing: Rider offers a fare, drivers accept, counter or decline
Payment: GCash, Maya, cards, cash on select trips
Coverage: Metro Manila and other major Philippine cities
Features: Fare negotiation · Car and motorcycle

inDrive promo codes and deals →

GreenGSM

Rides

Known for: VinFast electric car rides in Metro Manila.

Selling points

All-electric VinFast fleet
Estimated wait time shown at booking
Strongest in Makati, BGC and Ortigas

Pros

Quiet EV rides
Clear wait estimate before you confirm

Cons

Metro Manila only for now
Smaller fleet, so gaps appear off-peak

Pricing: Fare estimate shown in the app before you confirm
Payment: In-app, check at booking
Coverage: Metro Manila only
Features: VinFast EVs · Wait time estimate

GreenGSM promo codes and deals →

foodpanda

Food delivery

Known for: The widest restaurant catalog and 24/7 Pandamart groceries.

Selling points

Thousands of partner restaurants
Pandamart runs 24/7 in several cities
PandaPro subscription for zero delivery fees

Pros

Huge restaurant list
Groceries and food in one cart
Typical Metro Manila delivery in 20 to 40 minutes

Cons

Delivery and service fees add up without PandaPro
Minimums apply for some vouchers

Pricing: Delivery fee by distance. PandaPro costs ₱33 to ₱50 a month for zero delivery fees on qualifying orders
Payment: GCash, Maya, Visa, Mastercard, cash on delivery
Coverage: Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and other major cities. Pandamart: Metro Manila, Baguio, Pampanga, Cebu, Davao
Features: Pandamart · PandaPro · Voucher wallet

foodpanda promo codes and deals →

GrabFood

Food delivery

Known for: Fast delivery and the GrabUnlimited subscription.

Selling points

Real-time order tracking
GrabMart groceries
GrabUnlimited bundles food, groceries and ride discounts

Pros

Strong delivery speed
One app for rides and food
Subscription can cut fees

Cons

Fewer restaurants than foodpanda in some areas
Minimum order rules apply

Pricing: Delivery fee by distance, shown upfront. GrabUnlimited from ₱48/month on the annual plan
Payment: GrabPay, GCash, Visa, Mastercard, cash on delivery
Coverage: Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod and more
Features: GrabMart · GrabUnlimited · Live tracking

GrabFood promo codes and deals →

ShopeeFood

Food delivery

Known for: The newest food app, inside the Shopee app.

Selling points

Live since September 16, 2026 (soft launch)
Shopee Coins and saved payment methods
Chains like McDonald's, Pizza Hut and Domino's

Pros

No separate account
Early new-market vouchers
Shopee checkout you already use

Cons

Select Metro Manila areas only
Nationwide rollout not confirmed

Pricing: Delivery fee and vouchers shown at checkout. Early vouchers tend to run deeper
Payment: Shopee payment methods, Shopee Coins
Coverage: Select areas of Metro Manila, widening
Features: Shopee Coins · Chain partners

ShopeeFood promo codes and deals →

Bistro Delivers

Food delivery

Known for: Delivery from 20+ Bistro Group restaurant brands.

Selling points

In-app deals from the restaurant group
First-order and free delivery offers on its page

Pros

Direct from the restaurant group
App-only promos

Cons

Limited to Bistro Group menus
Smaller reach than marketplace apps

Pricing: In-app promos. See the page for the current first-order offer
Payment: In-app, check at checkout
Coverage: Mainly Metro Manila, check the app for your branch
Features: Group-only menu · App-only deals

Bistro Delivers promo codes and deals →

Lalamove

Parcel and cargo

Known for: Book a motorcycle, van or truck in minutes.

Selling points

Motorcycle, sedan, MPV, van and truck options
Multiple stops on one trip for a fee
In-app vouchers via the notification bell

Pros

Upfront fare by distance and vehicle
Good for house moves and seller runs
Cards, wallets and some cash

Cons

Bigger vehicles cost more
Extra stops add fees

Pricing: Distance and vehicle type, shown upfront
Payment: GCash, Maya, cards, cash on delivery for select bookings
Coverage: Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao and other major cities
Features: Multi-stop · Vehicle choices · Business use

Lalamove promo codes and deals →

Transportify

Parcel and cargo

Known for: Cargo and business logistics, a Deliveree company.

Selling points

Vans and closed or open trucks
Business accounts with bulk and scheduled trips
Growing Standard Service Areas in Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite and Laguna

Pros

Upfront quote by distance, size and load
Corporate billing and account support

Cons

Overkill for a single small parcel
Coverage outside Metro Manila is area-based

Pricing: Upfront quote based on distance, vehicle size and load
Payment: GCash, Maya, cards, corporate billing
Coverage: Metro Manila and nearby provinces, plus major cities
Features: Bulk booking · Scheduled trips · Account support

Transportify promo codes and deals →

Pickaroo

Food deliveryParcel and cargo

Known for: A shopper buys groceries and market items for you.

Selling points

Groceries, wet markets and local shops in one app
Photo updates and substitution checks
Same-day delivery for most orders

Pros

You stay in control of substitutions
Reaches stores other apps skip

Cons

Select Metro Manila areas only
Evening cutoff for same-day orders

Pricing: Delivery fee by distance and order size, shown before you confirm
Payment: GCash, Maya, cards, cash on delivery for eligible orders
Coverage: Metro Manila and select nearby cities
Features: Pabili · Photo updates · Substitution chat

Pickaroo promo codes and deals →

GrabExpress

Parcel and cargo

Known for: Grab's same-day parcel service.

Selling points

Sits in the same app as rides and food
Track the courier on the map

Pros

One app for rides, food and parcels
Familiar Grab payment options

Cons

Limited details on our site yet
Check the app for your city

Pricing: Fare shown in the Grab app before you confirm
Payment: Grab payment options, check at booking
Coverage: Check the Grab app for availability in your area
Features: Courier tracking · Grab account

GrabExpress promo codes and deals →

Jollibee Delivery

Food delivery

Known for: Ordering straight from one chain, no marketplace.

Selling points

Chain-specific deals and bundles
Familiar menu and branch network

Pros

Brand promos not on other apps
Simple ordering for one menu

Cons

Single menu only
Fees and availability vary by branch

Pricing: Menu prices plus a delivery fee. Compare with marketplace apps
Payment: Check the app or hotline at checkout
Coverage: Branch-based, check the app for your area
Features: Single-brand menu · Chain deals

McDelivery

Food delivery

Known for: McDonald's own delivery ordering.

Selling points

McSavers deals and chain promos
Also partnered on ShopeeFood

Pros

Chain-only promos
Simple one-menu ordering

Cons

Single menu only
Fees and availability vary by branch

Pricing: Menu prices plus a delivery fee. Compare with marketplace apps
Payment: Check the app or hotline at checkout
Coverage: Branch-based, check the app for your area
Features: Single-brand menu · Chain deals

How to Choose Between Ride, Food and Delivery Apps

Pick by what you really need to move. People, food and cargo each have a different best app, and the cheapest choice changes by city and by hour. Use the quick table above to narrow it down, then compare the upfront price in two apps before you book.

Ride-Hailing Apps in the Philippines

Ride-hailing apps split into motorcycle taxis and cars. Angkas, JoyRide and Move It cover motorcycles, with Angkas strongest in Metro Manila and JoyRide reaching more provincial areas. Maxim, inDrive and GrabCar cover cars, and GreenGSM adds electric VinFast rides in Metro Manila. GrabTaxi books regular metered taxis through the Grab app.

Fares work differently too. Maxim and GrabCar show an upfront price. inDrive lets you name your own fare. A taxi follows the meter plus a booking fee. If you ride daily, a ₱20 difference per trip adds up to ₱40 a day.

Food Delivery Apps Compared

foodpanda, GrabFood and ShopeeFood are the main food delivery apps. foodpanda has the wide restaurant list and 24/7 Pandamart groceries in several cities. GrabFood bundles food, groceries and rides in GrabUnlimited. ShopeeFood is new, still limited to parts of Metro Manila, and ties into Shopee Coins. Bistro Delivers focuses on Bistro Group restaurants, while Jollibee and McDonald's run their own ordering.

Check the delivery fee, the minimum order and the voucher before you pay. Our foodpanda vs GrabFood cost calculator does the math for you.

Parcel and Cargo Delivery Apps

Lalamove, Transportify and Pickaroo handle different jobs. Lalamove books motorcycles, vans and trucks across major cities. Transportify suits bigger loads and business accounts. Pickaroo buys groceries and pabili items for you. Maxim and JoyRide also offer delivery inside their apps. Always compare vehicle size, because a bigger vehicle costs more even for a short trip.

Where These Apps Operate

Metro Manila has every app on this list. Outside it, the picture changes. Maxim lists 32 cities, Grab covers cities from Baguio to Zamboanga, and Angkas reaches Metro Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. Use the map above to see where each app shows up, then always confirm in the app, since coverage grows often.

Motorcycle Taxi or Car: Which Costs Less?

A motorcycle taxi is usually the faster pick for one rider in heavy traffic. A car wins when you carry bags, travel with family or want air-conditioning. Groups of four or five often pay less per person in a 6-seater, such as GrabCar's or Maxim's, so check the total fare before you book two bikes.

Pros and Cons at a Glance

Wide coverage and familiar payments favour Grab. Low base fares and provincial reach favour Maxim. Control over price favours inDrive, and electric rides favour GreenGSM. For food, variety favours foodpanda, speed and bundles favour GrabFood, and early vouchers favour ShopeeFood. For cargo, Lalamove fits small jobs and Transportify fits bigger loads.

How We Compare These Apps

We compare each app on what it is known for, how it prices, which payments it accepts and where it operates. The details come from our brand pages and guides, and we update them as apps change. We do not rank apps with a score, because the best choice depends on your city, budget and trip. Instead, we show the trade-offs so you can decide quickly.

Tips to Pay Less on Every Trip and Order

Keep two apps installed and compare the fare for the same route.
Check card and e-wallet promos before you pay.
Book outside peak hours when fares and fees run lower.
Split a 6-seater car or a van among passengers.
Subscribe only if you order often: PandaPro costs ₱33 to ₱50 a month and GrabUnlimited starts at ₱48 a month on the annual plan.

Ready to try one? Start with Maxim Philippines ride deals for provincial cities or foodpanda promo codes for your next order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ride-hailing app is cheapest in the Philippines?

It depends on your city, route and time. Maxim starts car fares at ₱45 for a 4-seater in four new-rate cities, inDrive lets you name your price and GrabCar shows an upfront fare. Compare the same trip in two apps and book the lower one.

What is the best food delivery app in the Philippines?

foodpanda has the widest restaurant list and 24/7 Pandamart. GrabFood is strong on speed and the GrabUnlimited subscription. ShopeeFood is new and limited to parts of Metro Manila. Check fees and vouchers on each before you order.

Which apps deliver parcels and cargo?

Lalamove books motorcycles, vans and trucks across major cities. Transportify suits business cargo, Pickaroo does pabili and grocery runs, and Maxim, JoyRide and Move It also handle delivery in their apps.

Which apps work outside Metro Manila?

Maxim lists 32 cities, Grab covers cities from Baguio to Zamboanga, foodpanda and GrabFood reach Cebu, Davao and Iloilo, and Angkas serves Metro Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. Coverage changes often, so confirm in the app.

Are the prices on this page exact?

No. Most apps show an upfront fare or estimate in the app, and fees change with demand, distance and promos. We list pricing models and the figures each brand page reports, so always trust the amount shown at checkout.

How do I save more on these apps?

Keep two apps installed, check card and e-wallet promos, book outside peak hours, split a 6-seater or van, and only subscribe to PandaPro or GrabUnlimited if you order often.

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