Comparison

SynCab vs SuperCab

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

Head to head
About

SynCab

This app provides convenient point-to-point taxi services in Hong Kong, offering both multi-purpose and selected personal taxi options. Enjoy premium features like spacious seating, free Wi-Fi, and USB charging for a comfortable and safe journey.

Highlights
  • Point-to-point taxi services
  • Multi-Purpose Taxi (MPT) with advanced booking
  • Selected Personal Taxi (SPT) with fixed pricing
  • Wheelchair accessible MPT option
  • Free Wi-Fi and USB charging
  • Passenger list for easy booking
  • Multiple payment options (cash, credit card, e-wallet)
Features
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[About SynCab] SynCab is currently the largest managed taxi fleet in Hong Kong. Aside from providing convenient point to point transport services, we also offer customized journey arrangement. Currently, there are two types of SynCab taxis – the MPT (Multi-Purpose Taxi) and the SPT (Selected Personal Taxi). [Premium-quality Taxi Focusing on Passenger Experience] Since our establishment in 2015, we have been putting our heart and attention into every detail with a commitment to providing our passengers a safe and pleasant journey. SynCab taxis provides spacious and luxurious seats. Our passengers can also enjoy free Wi-Fi and USB charging during their journey. SynCab MPT (Multi-Purpose Taxi) has big compartment space Passenger in wheelchair not only occupies independent space but also enjoys easy boarding and alighting the taxi through a sloping plate, without leaving his or her wheelchair. [SynCab Multi-Purpose Taxi MPT] To facilitate your planning of a smooth journey, SynCab MPT accepts one-week’s advanced booking. Priority is given to pre-booked journeys. Passengers are required to pay a booking fee of HK$100 for each journey, and the booking fee will be collected along with the metered taxi fare as set out by the government. [SynCab Selected Personal Taxi SPT] Another prime service offering of SynCab, the SPT allows passengers to book 20 minutes prior to their journey. Moreover, our system would calculate and provide a fixed-price taxi fare of the journey at the time of the booking. Passenger can make in-app credit card payment conveniently upon confirmation of the booking. The advanced fee calculation and advisory give our passengers peace of mind. They will not need to worry about changes in taxi fare due to traffic jams or sudden route alterations, hence better arrangement can be made in advance. [Make booking for your loved ones] SynCab has added a ‘passengers list’ feature which allows you to add and save your passenger names and phone numbers for future bookings. You can simply select a name from your list to complete the booking for your passenger quickly and conveniently. Remark: SynCab’s booking fees do not apply to taxis hailed in the streets. Passengers can choose to pay the fares by cash, credit card or e-wallet. SynCab’s Achievements in 2018 Over 1,209 quality taxi driver nominations received in the Taxi Driver Commendation Scheme Completed more than 1.8 million journeys Hong Kong’s first guide dog friendly taxi fleet

About

SuperCab

Book premium taxis and legal 7-seat limousines for travel within Hong Kong. Enjoy fare discounts, exclusive partner offers, and easy advance booking for a comfortable and hassle-free journey.

Highlights
  • Premium taxi booking
  • 7-seat limousine service
  • Advance booking available
  • Fare discounts and partner offers
  • Multiple digital payment options
  • Verified drivers and quality vehicles
Features
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Move around Hong Kong effortlessly and comfortably. Get a premium taxi conveniently with our app. Enjoy great fare discounts, as well as exclusive offers from our partners. Easy-to-use advance booking service also available, plan a hassle-free trip ahead. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: 1. Premium Taxi - NO booking, luggage and pet surcharge - Select your desired taxi types with NO extra cost (only applicable to advance booking. Fee may incur for Welcab wheelchair direct access taxi) - On-demand instant hailing and advance booking available 2. 7-Seat HK Domestic Limousine - Mercedes Benz V-Class guaranteed, comfort guaranteed - Get a quote and book effortlessly in the SuperCab app 3. 7-Seat Cross-boarder Limousine - Toyota Alphard or Vellfire available - Point-to-point cross-boarder service, no transfer needed - Get a quote and book effortlessly in the SuperCab app * Temporary suspended 4. GREAT REWARDS: - Frequent fare discounts - Exclusive offers from our partners, such as dining, entertainment, fitness and more! 5. CONVENIENT: - Supports different digital payment in-app - Easy-to-use advance booking services, making your travel easier 6. SAFETY AND COMFORT: - Vehicles are frequently cleaned and disinfected - SuperCab taxi and drivers are verified for quality assurance - All SuperCab limousines are legal to provide hire car services

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

SynCab and SuperCab are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SynCab ships an update every 2 weeks, SuperCab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SynCab versus SuperCab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynCabSuperCab
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChung Shing Taxi Management LtdSupercab Limited

Customer experience

SynCab

Written reviews39 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%

SuperCab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SynCab

No in-app purchases

None

SuperCab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SynCab free?
SynCab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SuperCab free?
SuperCab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SynCab or SuperCab have ads?
Neither SynCab nor SuperCab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SynCab or SuperCab?
SynCab ships an update every 2 weeks, and SuperCab every 3 weeks. Most recently, SynCab was updated on July 8, 2026 and SuperCab on June 20, 2026.

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