Uber is a cross-platform app addressing the ride hailing industry with a dual approach, both with a Boda and taxi hailing option. Users get to request for trips either through the mobile app or browser. Just like any other popular mobile apps like Facebook, Twitter, and Messenger. Lite versions have become the way to go with less storage and system requirement and Uber Lite is one of the latest apps to hit the Google Playstore.
With a clear comparison between the main Uber app and Uber Lite, the two are silently different with a difference in the graphics layout. The main Uber app is 45MBs large and the Lite version if only 5MB making it more reliable and redundant for usage for users who have always had low performance when requesting trips.
How you can download the Uber Lite app
If you wish to have an early version of the Uber Lite app which has been unveiled in Kenya and South Africa so far, you need to have an active data connection to access your smartphone store. In the Google Playstore, search for Uber Lite or simply Uber as your preferred keyword and the same scenario crosses over to the Apple store.
Given the fact that the Uber Lite app is 9 times lighter than the actual Uber app, hooking up a quick Boda or Taxi trip can now be easier than before for riders relying on Android Go powered smartphones or fewer resource versions.
The difference between Uber Lite and the regular Uber app
If you are familiar with the Uber app, then Uber Lite features are straight forward since the app is built to use less smartphone resources. Uber Lite is a map first solution meaning you get to see the available online Uber drivers and a floating destination tag that proceeds to your pickup option once triggered.
The main difference between the two apps simply evaporates between the app size and less data required to run the app or request for trips on the go. The regular Uber app is a 45MB package as the Lite app is a light 5MB package. So, you’ll only miss the rich graphics and heavy app size on the regular app.
Uber Lite is further loads much faster and can closely be compared to the new Safeboda update. Hence, In case you have always wanted to have Lite apps in your phone, It’s high time you downloaded the Uber Lite app to join your league of already installed less resource apps.
