Shuttle Express vs ExecuCar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shuttle Express
Book various ground transportation options, including sedans, vans, and coach buses, for stress-free travel. Receive real-time updates on your driver's arrival and fare details. Serves locations throughout Puget Sound.
- Book sedans, SUVs, and limos
- Reserve 14-55 passenger coach buses
- Book 10-14 passenger private vans
- Get driver and vehicle details
- View booking information
- See estimated fare
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Need a ride? Shuttle Express gets you where you need to be with sedan, van, and chartered coach bus service. Book your sedan or private shuttle with a touch of button—your driver will arrive at your door, carry your bags, and deliver you to your destination. Safely, on time, and stress-free. The Shuttle Express app gives you useful info when you need it: • Details about your booking • Time your driver will arrive • Fare • Driver’s name and vehicle license number Shuttle Express serves any location with an address throughout Puget Sound: Sea-Tac Airport, cruise terminals, Amtrak Train Station, private residences, and businesses. Services include private sedans, SUVs, and limos; 14- to 55-passenger coach service; and 10-14 passenger private van and shared shuttle service. Book private sedan, SUV, and van rides on the app – book shared shuttle service at shuttleexpress.com, and book coach and luxury service by phone at 425-981-7000. **Please create an account at https://shuttleexpress.com/sign-up before creating a new user on the app.**
ExecuCar
Experience comfortable and luxurious travel with premium rides at affordable, upfront prices. Professional drivers ensure timely and safe arrivals for business or leisure trips. Book in advance or on-demand, manage bookings easily, and track your ride in real-time.
- Book rides in advance or on-demand
- Upfront pricing
- Professional, insured drivers
- In-app payment with saved details
- Real-time ride tracking
- Airport meet & greet
- 24/7 customer support
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Travel to your destination in comfort and luxury. Whether you're traveling for business, leisure, as a group, or by yourself, we offer affordable premium rides with upfront pricing. Our professional, insured drivers will ensure you get to your destination on time and in safety. - Book your ride in advance or ride now - Pay for your ride in the app using a credit card or business account and save your payment details for faster booking later - Change ride details or cancel a ride at any time - Track your ride on the map in real-time as it approaches - Easily check into your ride as soon as your flight lands - Get to and from the airport on time - Request that your driver meet you at the baggage claim - Access dedicated customer support whenever you have a question or need help Want to learn more? Check out http://www.execucar.com/About/FAQ Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ExecuCar at 71% against Shuttle Express's 0%. ExecuCar also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). Shuttle Express's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). 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.
ExecuCar holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExecuCar has 273 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Shuttle Express's written reviews are positive against 71% of ExecuCar's.
Shuttle Express ships an update every 16 months, ExecuCar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shuttle Express | ExecuCar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (32 ratings) | 4.4 (273 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 71.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 273 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shuttle Expresss Inc. | zTrip INC |
Customer experience
Shuttle Express
ExecuCar
Bugs and requests
Shuttle Express
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ExecuCar
Reported bugs
8 issues- App incompatible with iOS 13 and iPhone 11
- Login screen fields not displaying properly
- Blank screen after selecting ride type
- App crashes during booking confirmation
- Cannot complete booking on mobile web browser
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- App doesn't show return trip booking option
- Inability to add single passenger rides
- Email confirmation bouncing back as invalid
Requested features
7 requests- Add notes/comments section for special requests (e.g., service animals)
- Ability to edit existing reservations without canceling
- AAA discount integration
- Ability to view ride availability before account creation
- Better handling of flight delays with automatic rescheduling
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- Improved mobile web booking experience
- In-app tipping functionality improvements
In-app purchases
Shuttle Express
No in-app purchases
ExecuCar
No in-app purchases
Questions
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