Comparison

CabSense NYC vs DriveNY

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CabSense NYC

This app uses machine learning to rate New York City street corners based on taxi pick-up data. It helps users find the best locations to hail a cab, with ratings that adjust based on time and day.

Highlights
  • Street corner taxi ratings
  • Machine learning-based predictions
  • Dynamic ratings by time/day
  • Map view for nearby locations
  • Time slider for future planning
  • Shake 'N Hail feature
Features
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CabSense shows which street corners in New York City are best for catching a taxi cab. Every street corner in the city is rated from no stars (little cab activity) to 5 stars (lots of cab activity). The rating for each corner is estimated by applying machine learning algorithms to the pick-up locations of over 170 million taxi trips. These ratings change based on the time of day, day of the week, and your current location. * Use the map view to find the best corner near you or at another location * Plan ahead with the time slider to see the best corners at a future time. * Shake 'N Hail to catch a cab

About

DriveNY

This app connects drivers in the Capital Region with ride opportunities from a local company. It offers low commission rates, flexible scheduling, and the option for cash payments. Track earnings and manage your rides efficiently.

Highlights
  • Earn more money with low deductions
  • Option for cash payments
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Track daily, weekly, and monthly earnings
  • View pickup locations with GPS
  • Call passengers directly
Features
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DriveNY is for drivers in the Capital Region who want to make more money with a locally based and owned company in the upstate Capital Region. No high percentage deductions on rides. We also give our drivers the option to get paid in cash. Our driver app eases you into your first ride and is designed to meet your needs on every moment of your trip. You can work according to your schedule, simply turn the app on when ready, or off when taking a break. Keep track of your daily, weekly and monthly earnings all in one spot. Download DriveNY, and plan your time more efficiently, save fuel and start earning extra money now. Drive with us and double your revenue. Know exactly where your next pickup is located using GPS or simply give your pickup a call to come outside all in one easy app.

Screenshots

CabSense NYC1 screens
DriveNY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CabSense NYC at 100% against DriveNY's 50%. CabSense NYC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). DriveNY's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (32 vs 3). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CabSense NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriveNY has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CabSense NYC's written reviews are positive against 50% of DriveNY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CabSense NYC ships an update every 5 months, DriveNY monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
CabSense NYC versus DriveNY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCabSense NYCDriveNY
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings332 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlake ShawSendegp LLC

Customer experience

CabSense NYC

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DriveNY

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

CabSense NYC

No in-app purchases

None

DriveNY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CabSense NYC free?
CabSense NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriveNY free?
DriveNY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CabSense NYC or DriveNY?
CabSense NYC is rated higher. CabSense NYC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DriveNY averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.
Do CabSense NYC or DriveNY have ads?
DriveNY shows ads; CabSense NYC does not.
Which is updated more often, CabSense NYC or DriveNY?
CabSense NYC ships an update every 5 months, and DriveNY monthly. Most recently, CabSense NYC was updated on June 5, 2026 and DriveNY on August 6, 2026.

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