DESTY vs Buggy TLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DESTY
Book a cab easily with this app, connecting you to safe and reliable drivers. Choose from various vehicle types and get price estimates before booking. Rate your ride to share your experience.
- On-demand ride booking
- Multiple vehicle options
- Price estimates
- Driver ratings and reviews
- Safe and reliable rides
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Download Desty to book a cab whenever you want. Our technology connects you with drivers who take you to your destination safely, reliably, and comfortably—at a price that's affordable. Travel almost anywhere at the push of a button Desty's simple & convenient pickup & drop-off options will help you plan your next trip. You can choose between cars, SUVs, minivans, and luxury cars. Discover Desty's convenient transportation options: Price estimates You can see your price estimate before booking a ride with Desty. You'll always know the cost of your trip before you request it. Rate your ride With Desty, you can leave a rating and a review. We will let the driver know how much you enjoyed traveling. We prioritise your safety Desty's commitment is to provide safe, reliable rides everywhere. Our mission is to ensure that you have a great experience on every ride.
Buggy TLC
This app connects drivers with ride-sharing opportunities in NYC. It partners with major platforms like Uber, Via, and Lyft, providing vehicles and earning potential for TLC drivers.
- Ride-sharing opportunities
- Partners with Uber, Via, Lyft
- Provides vehicles
- Earning potential for drivers
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Driving for Ride Share in NYC? Then Buggy is the solution for you, working with our partners Uber, Via, Lyft, and other we provide a car and an opportunity to earn money driving TLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DESTY at 3.7 against Buggy TLC's 2.1. DESTY also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 28%). Buggy TLC's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (253 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
DESTY holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buggy TLC has 253 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DESTY's written reviews are positive against 28% of Buggy TLC's.
DESTY ships an update monthly, Buggy TLC every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DESTY | Buggy TLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | 2.1 (253 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 28.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 253 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abram Vaynberg | Lux Credit Consultants LLC |
Customer experience
DESTY
Buggy TLC
In-app purchases
DESTY
No in-app purchases
Buggy TLC
No in-app purchases
