# Flywheel-The Taxi app (Legacy)

> On-demand taxi booking with real-time tracking and automatic payment. (iPhone/iPad app by Flywheel Software, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flywheel-the-taxi-app-legacy/id584165682 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flywheel Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/339687375)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 189 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2012-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flywheel-the-taxi-app-legacy/id584165682/reviews.md

## What is Flywheel?

Currently available in San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, and San Diego.

Flywheel is the easiest way to get a taxi cab with your iPhone. Request a ride, watch it come to you, get notified when it arrives, and pay automatically with your phone. 

- Wired – "Flywheel…is a slick, seamless process for rider and driver" 

- The Next Web – "all the features that users have come to love and expect…with a fresher interface” 

- Here’s what our users are saying: “Simple.” “Reliable.” “Fast.” “Consistent.” “Awesome.” 

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The Flywheel advantage is simple

Fast & Convenient
- Hail a ride with one tap from wherever you are
- Hundreds of drivers from multiple fleets ready for your request

Reliable
- We handpick only licensed and insured professional drivers
- Track your driver’s approach on a live map

Affordable
- Always pay the same fare, every hour of every day
- Never pay surge pricing

## Key features

- Request rides with one tap
- Live driver tracking on map
- Automatic payment via phone
- Licensed and insured drivers
- No surge pricing
- Consistent fares

## What do users think of Flywheel?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚖 Professional licensed taxi drivers with city knowledge
- 🚀 Fast pickup times (typically 2-10 minutes)
- 💰 No surge pricing like rideshare competitors
- 🔒 Fingerprint background checks for safety
- 📱 Convenient app-based ordering system
- 🌍 Supports local economy and drivers
- 💳 Multiple payment options including Apple Pay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on iOS
- 🐛 Payment processing failures and errors
- 🐛 Address/location detection problems
- 🐛 Login and authentication issues
- 📍 GPS inaccuracy and address confusion
- 💳 Unexpected overcharges and billing errors
- 📞 Poor customer service and unresponsive support
- 🚫 Drivers canceling rides without notice
- ⏰ Declining driver availability
- 🔄 Stuck in ride loop preventing new bookings
- ❌ Unreliable scheduled ride feature

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when updating payment details
- App crashes when entering credit card manually
- App crashes when selecting 'Later' for scheduled rides
- Login screen loops preventing access
- Stuck in active ride state preventing new bookings
- Apple Pay integration fails with error messages
- Card scanning feature causes app to close
- Address search field frozen or non-functional
- Pickup and drop-off locations get reversed
- Map functionality broken after OS updates
- Automatic charges triggered by opening payments tab
- Cancel button blocked by notch on newer phones
- Driver phone call feature shows 'no active order' error
- App crashes on startup for some users
- Scheduled rides canceled without user notification

**Most requested features**

- Text-based address input instead of map-only navigation
- Ride fare estimation before payment method entry
- Instant messaging feature with drivers
- Automatic receipt generation and email delivery
- Ability to cancel rides from within app
- Real-time driver ETA updates
- Toll road integration for driver navigation
- Payment method update option for declined cards
- Advance ride scheduling without crashes
- Driver phone contact functionality that works reliably

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flywheel-the-taxi-app-legacy/id584165682/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wasn’t able to use it

*2026-05-07, version 5.9.7*

Calling a cab for someone else is impossible unless you dedicate your life on figuring out how this app works

### 1/5 — This app is totally broken on iOS

*2026-02-11*

I’ve downloaded this thing for the third time in the row after deleting it. I used to use flywheel when I was in Seattle, but for whatever reason got rid of it, I don’t recall. Every time I navigate to the part to update my payment details and complete the app crashes. Then the app will not open again… ever. I have to delete the app and start over. There is something seriously wrong with it and it seems the programmers are doing nothing to fix it based on other reviews I’ve read here. I give up.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time

*2026-02-08, version 5.9.7*

Having to pay just for an estimate- bit ridiculous.

### 1/5 — Once great now meh

*2025-11-21, version 5.9.7*

I used to be a loyal flywheel for years but now their service is terrible. There are fewer cabs available and I had one cancel on me when I was in urgent need of a ride. So ignore wondering why uber and Waymo are so bit well here’s you’re answer . It is sad because it used to be a really reliable app

### 1/5 — Crashes every time I try to login or sign up

*2025-10-03, version 5.9.6*

This app is 100% broken.

### 1/5 — not working on ios26

*2025-10-03, version 5.9.6*

..

### 1/5 — Won’t accept payment methods

*2025-08-02, version 5.9.5*

App won’t work without entering a payment method but none work.  Apple Pay gives an error message. Scanning credit card does nothing.  Entering credit card many crashes the apo

### 3/5 — App is terrible

*2025-07-24, version 5.9.5*

I’ve used Flywheel before and had great service for a better cost than uber / Lyft. But the app is bad. Tried using it to get to the airport this morning. When I requested a ride it said my pickup location was too far away (and showed what I had I out as the drop off location). Ended up using Uber.

### 2/5 — The app doesn’t work

*2025-04-30*

When you click on the Set up Apple Pay button, you get a pop up that says Flywheel doesn’t accept Apple Pay. When you try to scan a credit card the app snaps shut and you have to start over. When you manually enter a credit card and think, jeeze this has to work now, the app takes 3-4 minutes to scan for available drivers and then gives a pop up saying No available drivers try again later. I’ve tried multiple times. To get things figured out and finally deleted it altogether.

### 1/5 — Badly

*2025-04-26, version 5.9.4*

This is simply unbearable! The app has not been working for the second month. I need to go to a blood transfusion for my old father and the app won't open! Why do you exist?

## Frequently asked questions about Flywheel

### What does Flywheel do?

Flywheel is an application that allows users to easily request, track, and pay for taxi rides directly from their iPhone. It connects users with licensed and insured professional drivers, providing a convenient and reliable transportation option.

### What are the key features of Flywheel?

Key features include hailing a ride with a single tap, tracking your driver's approach on a live map, receiving arrival notifications, and paying automatically with your phone. The app also ensures you always pay the same fare, without surge pricing.

### How much does Flywheel cost?

The Flywheel app itself is free to download and use. You only pay for the taxi rides you take, and the app guarantees consistent fares without surge pricing, making it an affordable option.

### Where is Flywheel available?

Currently, Flywheel is available in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, and San Diego. Users in these locations can utilize the app to book taxi services.

### Is Flywheel a good alternative to other ride-sharing apps?

Flywheel offers a reliable and convenient way to book traditional taxi services, differentiating itself with consistent, non-surge pricing and a focus on licensed professional drivers. It provides a seamless experience for users seeking taxi transportation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.9.9 — 2026-07-31

Minor UI and performance improvements

### 5.9.8 — 2026-07-21

Minor UI and performance improvements

### 5.9.7 — 2025-10-09

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 5.9.6 — 2025-09-23

* ¡Hola! The Flywheel app is now available in Spanish :tada:
* We’ve added a quick consent step so you can choose to receive important SMS updates from us
* Some other bug fixes and performance improvements
That’s it for now — but bigger improvements are on the way to make your rides even smoother. Stay tuned!

### 5.9.5 — 2025-07-23

Our teams have been hard at work building some exciting new features. As always, if you do have feedback for us, we'd love to hear from you. Now on to what's new!
1. Introducing Flywheel Experiences - bringing an immersive Anime experience to your taxi ride. Coming soon to cities near you!
2. Bug fixes and performance improvements

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## More apps by Flywheel Software, Inc.

- [Flywheel Driver](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flywheel-driver/id1508372967)
- [Flywheel MX - The Taxi app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flywheel-mx-the-taxi-app/id6758100095)

All apps by Flywheel Software, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/339687375

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-09.*