U vs Noir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
U
Book a taxi quickly and easily with priority service. Features include passwordless registration, business account integration for expense automation, price estimation, driver and vehicle tracking, and the ability to schedule future rides.
- Passwordless registration
- Business account integration
- Automated expense tracking
- Price estimator
- Driver and vehicle tracking
- Schedule future trips
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The official taxi app of U-Need-A Cab Book a taxi in under 10 seconds and experience exclusive priority service from U-Need-A Cab - Passwordless registration flow - Login & book with your business account and automate expenses - Know an average of how much will cost your trip with the price estimator - See your driver’s and vehicle details and track their arrival on the map. - Schedule future trips
Noir
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Getting around town is just two taps away. Pick a vehicle and get to that all-important business meeting, your favourite restaurant or the next shopping spree in style. Quick, safe and reliable is right at your fingertips. Noir is just minutes away and super reliable. We are there when you need us, and you can pre-book weeks in advance. All of our drivers have been screened, are fully licensed, and insured. You can also have your say with our driver feedback tool which ensures you only get the best drivers. Using Noir couldn't be easier. Once you have registered with us you never need to worry about cash again thanks to our secure payment system. Choice is a beautiful thing. Noir offers a number of options, so users can get a ride that matches their style and budget.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: U at none against Noir's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
U ships an update every 2 months, Noir monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | U | Noir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 266 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | U-Need-A Cab Limited | HURUY, Inc |
In-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases
Noir
No in-app purchases
