Comparison

SynCab vs DASH

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

DASH

Easily book taxis with customizable options and pay with your card, even for street hails. Discover curated lists of local events and activities happening in your city.

Highlights
  • Customizable taxi booking
  • Card payment for street hails
  • Driver and vehicle feedback
  • Curated event listings
  • Discover local activities
Features
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CUSTOMISE YOUR TAXI JOURNEY: Select from various options - from baggage space to car model - and trust our platform will find the perfect taxi for your immediate or upcoming trip, during which you can also provide feedback on the driver and vehicle. PAY FOR STREET-HAIL TAXIS WITH YOUR CARD: Add a card to your account and no longer worry about paying in cash in hundreds of taxis you flag down on the street. DISCOVER WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TOWN: Having trouble finding weekend activities? Check out our curated list and stay on top of the current and future events causing a buzz in your social circles.

Screenshots

SynCab4 screens
DASH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SynCab at free against DASH's ad-supported. SynCab also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). DASH's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 38%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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, DASH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SynCab versus DASH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynCabDASH
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChung Shing Taxi Management LtdVis Mobility Limited

Customer experience

SynCab

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

DASH

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.9%

In-app purchases

None

SynCab

No in-app purchases

None

DASH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SynCab free?
SynCab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DASH free?
DASH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SynCab or DASH have ads?
Neither SynCab nor DASH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SynCab or DASH?
SynCab ships an update every 2 weeks, and DASH fortnightly. Most recently, SynCab was updated on July 8, 2026 and DASH on August 25, 2026.

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