Comparison

Kangaride vs Mega Taxi

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

Head to head
About

Kangaride

This app facilitates long-distance ride-sharing across Canada, connecting drivers and passengers for affordable and comfortable travel. Users can easily find or post rides, manage bookings with a flexible token system, and benefit from verified drivers and real-time updates.

Highlights
  • Long-distance ride-sharing
  • Pay-as-you-go token system
  • Simple ride booking
  • Verified drivers with reviews
  • Post your own ride offers
  • Affordable travel options
  • Real-time ride updates
Features
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Kangaride – Your Trusted Ride-Sharing Companion Discover the easiest way to find and share rides with Kangaride, the go-to ride-sharing app for comfortable and affordable travel. Whether you're commuting, planning a road trip, or just need a ride, Kangaride connects you with trusted drivers and passengers across Canada. Why Choose Kangaride? • Pay As You Go: With Kangaride's flexible token system, you only pay when you book a ride. Purchase tokens that never expire and use them whenever you need a ride—giving you full control over your travel expenses. • Simple Booking: Browse available rides, choose your preferred route, and book your seat in just a few taps. • Safe and Reliable: Drivers are verified to ensure a safe and comfortable journey. See driver reviews before you book. • Flexible Options: Find rides that suit your schedule, or post your own ride offer to share your car with others. • Affordable Travel: Save on travel costs by sharing rides with others heading the same way. • Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with notifications on ride status, and communicate directly with our customer service, available every day of the year. • Environmentally Friendly: Reduce your carbon footprint by carpooling and making efficient use of available seats. Join the Kangaride community today and start sharing rides with confidence.

About

Mega Taxi

This app connects you to five Montreal taxi companies for faster pickups. Get upfront fare estimates, track your driver live, and choose your preferred payment method. Book rides with confidence, knowing you're using safe, licensed local drivers.

Highlights
  • Connects to multiple taxi companies
  • Upfront fare estimates
  • Live driver tracking
  • Multiple payment options
  • Customizable ride preferences
  • Save favorite locations
  • Rate your driver
Features
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One app. Five Montreal taxi companies. Your ride, your choice. Mega Taxi connects you to multiple competing taxi companies in Montreal at once — Champlain Taxi, COOP De L'Est, Atlas Taxi, Taxi Pontiac, and the nearest available driver — so you always get the fastest pickup. WHY MEGA TAXI? • Upfront fare estimates — know what you'll pay before you book, every time • Live driver tracking — watch your driver approach in real time on the map • Notification on arrival — no waiting outside in the cold • Multiple payment methods — cash, debit, Visa, or Mastercard • Ride options — traveling with a pet? Need a van? Select your preference • Favourite locations — save home, work, and frequent destinations for one-tap booking • Rate your ride — give direct feedback after every trip SERVING ALL OF MONTREAL Whether you're heading to YUL Trudeau Airport, crossing the island, or getting home after a night out in the Plateau, Mega Taxi connects you to a large fleet of licensed Montreal taxis in a single tap. TAXI COMPANIES IN OUR NETWORK — Champlain Taxi — COOP De L'Est — Atlas Taxi — Taxi Pontiac — And more, coming soon SAFE, LICENSED, AND LOCAL Every driver in the Mega Taxi network holds a valid Québec taxi permit. No rideshare surge pricing. No algorithm setting your fare. Transparent estimated fares, local professional drivers, every time. Download free. Book in seconds. Ride with confidence.

Screenshots

Kangaride4 screens
Mega Taxi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mega Taxi at free against Kangaride's free with in-app purchases. Mega Taxi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kangaride's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mega Taxi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kangaride has 113 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kangaride ships an update every 5 weeks, Mega Taxi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kangaride versus Mega Taxi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKangarideMega Taxi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (113 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB88 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCovoiturage AmigoExpress Inc.Mega Taxi Inc.

Customer experience

Kangaride

All ratings113 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative46.3%

Mega Taxi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Kangaride

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App fails to process ride requests
  • Cannot update language settings
  • Login and birthdate entry issues
  • Password change functionality not working
  • Profile photo modification impossible
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  • App incompatible with older device technology
  • Rides appearing as fully booked then becoming available
  • No notifications for new passenger bookings
  • Address input limitations and GPS not functional
  • Constant 'cannot process request' errors
  • App crashes and glitches during booking

Requested features

15 requests
  • Driver profile visibility before booking
  • Passenger profile visibility before booking
  • Integrated messaging system with drivers
  • Multiple drop-off point selection
  • Real-time notifications for new bookings
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  • Driver acceptance/decline option for rides
  • Ability to see driver ratings before purchasing
  • Push notifications for ride updates
  • Seasonal photos/visual improvements in app
  • Direct bank account refunds instead of app credits
  • Monthly subscription option instead of per-ride fees
  • Language preference selection
  • Payment transfer option in mobile app
  • GPS-based location detection
  • Improved cancellation management system

Mega Taxi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kangaride

No in-app purchases

None

Mega Taxi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kangaride free?
Kangaride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mega Taxi free?
Mega Taxi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kangaride or Mega Taxi?
Mega Taxi is rated higher. Kangaride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Mega Taxi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kangaride or Mega Taxi have ads?
Neither Kangaride nor Mega Taxi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kangaride or Mega Taxi?
Kangaride ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mega Taxi every 2 months. Most recently, Kangaride was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mega Taxi on November 2, 2026.

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