# A Black Cab vs SCOOTY

The clearest difference is rating: SCOOTY at 4.6 against A Black Cab's 3.0. SCOOTY also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 1). A Black Cab's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SCOOTY holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SCOOTY has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Black Cab | SCOOTY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-black-cab/id1613176229/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scooty-lets-go/id6445889910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2210055 Ontario inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613176231) | [Scooty Mobility Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674527187) |

## What reviewers say

### A Black Cab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-black-cab/id1613176229)

Book a taxi quickly and easily with priority service. Features include a price estimator, driver tracking, and the ability to schedule future rides. Automate expenses by logging in with your business account.

**Highlights:** Passwordless registration, Business account login for expense automation, Price estimator for trip costs, Driver and vehicle details, Real-time driver tracking on map, Schedule future trips

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### SCOOTY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scooty-lets-go/id6445889910)

Access electric vehicles for convenient and eco-friendly urban travel. Easily sign up, select a ride, and explore your city for work, errands, or leisure. Contribute to reducing car usage and carbon emissions with every journey.

**Highlights:** Electric vehicle access, Easy sign-up process, Multiple payment options, Eco-friendly transportation, Referral program for free rides, Affordable daily and monthly plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for exploring waterfront
- 👍 Easy to use for short distances
- 👍 Fun experience
- 👍 Local company
- 👍 Good ride experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Overpriced rides
- 💸 Charged for unused time
- 💸 Unfair pricing
- 💸 Extra charges without clear reason
- 💸 High unlocking fee and tax

**Reported bugs**

- App glitches a lot
- App is slow at times
- System glitches when ending trip
- App locked itself
- Scooter didn't work after unlocking

**Requested features**

- Allow deletion of payment cards
- Improve app update notifications
- Make scooters go a bit faster
- Provide clearer instructions on payment methods (wallet vs. direct card)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Black Cab free?

A Black Cab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SCOOTY free?

SCOOTY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A Black Cab or SCOOTY?

SCOOTY is rated higher. A Black Cab averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SCOOTY averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do A Black Cab or SCOOTY have ads?

Neither A Black Cab nor SCOOTY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Black Cab or SCOOTY?

A Black Cab ships an update every 2 months, and SCOOTY every 2 months. Most recently, A Black Cab was updated on October 27, 2026 and SCOOTY on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
