SynCab vs ecRide 融.易達
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
ecRide 融.易達
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香港復康會轄下的易達旅運,為方便有服務需要的使用者註冊成為會員、預約及查詢易達巴士或易達轎車的服務、檢視服務資訊及繳付服務費的應用程式。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SynCab at every 2 weeks against ecRide 融.易達's every 2 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SynCab ships an update every 2 weeks, ecRide 融.易達 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SynCab | ecRide 融.易達 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chung Shing Taxi Management Ltd | The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation |
In-app purchases
SynCab
No in-app purchases
ecRide 融.易達
No in-app purchases









