CabSense NYC vs DriveNY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
CabSense NYC ships an update every 5 months, DriveNY monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CabSense NYC | DriveNY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.6 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blake Shaw | Sendegp LLC |
Customer experience
CabSense NYC
DriveNY
In-app purchases
CabSense NYC
No in-app purchases
DriveNY
No in-app purchases









