Lime vs GLIDECAB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lime
Easily travel around your city with electric bikes and scooters. Find a vehicle on the map, unlock it with the app, and ride to your destination emissions-free. Follow safety guidelines for a responsible journey.
- Electric scooter and bike sharing
- Find nearby vehicles on map
- Unlock vehicles via app
- Emissions-free transportation
- Ride responsibly guidance
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You have places to be and people to see. Get there easily and on time with an emissions-free Lime e-bike or e-scooter! START YOUR RIDE IN 3 STEPS Step 1 Download the app, create an account and accept our terms and conditions https://www.li.me/user-agreement Privacy Notice https://www.li.me/legal/privacy-policy/ Step 2 Find a nearby Lime vehicle on the map (vehicle availability depends on your city and supply) Step 3 Unlock your vehicle by scanning the QR code, entering the plate number, or by tapping a button on the app. RIDE RESPONSIBLY A safe community starts with riding responsibly. It’s important to remember the rules of the road before every ride. You should always: - Ride in bike lanes, never on sidewalks - Wear a helmet when you ride - Park clear of walkways, driveways and access ramps - Visit https://safety.li.me/ to learn more #RIDEGREEN Lime is on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. You can read more about Lime’s products and services, including how we calculate our prices in our terms and conditions https://www.li.me/user-agreement.
GLIDECAB
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Skip the street traffic and hail a glide cab instead. Our app gets you airborne in minutes – just tap to book, and a sleek sky taxi’s on its way. Smooth flights, clear views, and no more sitting in jams. Whether you’re heading to work or exploring the city from above, gliding’s the new way to ride. It’s simple, fast, and honestly, pretty fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GLIDECAB at none against Lime's shown. Lime's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, 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.
Lime ships an update weekly, GLIDECAB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lime | GLIDECAB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.3M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.3M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #21 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neutron Holdings. Inc. | Barnabas Agorh |
Bugs and requests
Lime
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to end rides properly
- Inaccurate battery life indicators
- Scooters disappearing from map
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to reserve scooters
- Option to ride with others on the same account
- Better communication on scooter availability
- Improved customer support and refund process
GLIDECAB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lime
No in-app purchases
GLIDECAB
No in-app purchases
