Comparison

SynCab vs JOIE

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

JOIE

Features
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JOIE - 樂行車隊 「笑容接載 快樂出行」 樂行車隊致力於提供最優質的乘車體驗,讓您的每一次出行都充滿快樂與笑容。我們深信旅程的品質不僅僅是到達目的地,更在於旅途中的體驗與感受。 主要功能: 便捷預約 簡單操作,輕鬆預約您需要的乘車服務 實時查看車輛位置,準確掌握接送時間 多種車型選擇,滿足不同場合與人數需求 安心出行 專業駕駛員嚴格篩選,確保行車安全 完善的車輛維護系統,定期檢查保養 乘客保險保障,全程無憂 貼心服務 客製化乘車體驗,滿足特殊需求 行李搬運協助,減輕您的負擔 多語言支援,解決溝通障礙 會員福利 專屬優惠折扣,常客更划算 會員專享活動,定期推出優惠方案 JOIE - 樂行車隊,讓每趟旅程不僅是交通,更是一種享受。下載我們的應用程式,體驗「笑容接載,快樂出行」的服務承諾。 無論是上班通勤、機場接送、旅遊觀光或特別場合,我們都是您最信賴的出行夥伴。

Screenshots

SynCab4 screens
JOIE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SynCab at 12.4 against JOIE's 16.0. 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, JOIE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SynCab versus JOIE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynCabJOIE
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChung Shing Taxi Management LtdSOCIF LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

SynCab

No in-app purchases

None

JOIE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SynCab free?
SynCab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JOIE free?
JOIE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SynCab or JOIE have ads?
Neither SynCab nor JOIE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SynCab or JOIE?
SynCab ships an update every 2 weeks, and JOIE every 3 weeks. Most recently, SynCab was updated on July 8, 2026 and JOIE on September 7, 2026.

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