# CabSense NYC vs Yellow Cab Co

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CabSense NYC at 100% against Yellow Cab Co's 19%. CabSense NYC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and device support (3 vs 1). Yellow Cab Co's advantage is ratings volume (156 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yellow Cab Co has 156 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 19% of Yellow Cab Co's.

CabSense NYC ships an update every 5 months, Yellow Cab Co every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CabSense NYC | Yellow Cab Co |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabsense-nyc/id364146012/reviews)** | [4.1 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yellow-cab-co/id585780524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blake Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/364146015) | [Trans Iowa, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/585780527) |

## What reviewers say

### CabSense NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabsense-nyc/id364146012)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Yellow Cab Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yellow-cab-co/id585780524)

Book taxi rides easily with this app. Get fare estimates, track your driver in real-time, and save favorite locations for quick bookings. Manage your ride history and provide feedback.

**Highlights:** Book rides in 3 clicks, Get fare estimates, Track vehicle progress on map, Save favorite addresses, Specify passengers and vehicle type, Review past reservations

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and works (when it works)
- 👍 Can see cab location on map
- 👍 Provides wait time
- 👍 Fares are fair

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unfair and extra fees (tolls, wait time)
- 💸 Significantly over quoted price
- 💸 Hidden service fees
- 💸 App twice as expensive as website
- 👎 App does not work at all

**Reported bugs**

- Extra fees for tolls and wait time
- App crashes on opening
- App disappears on opening
- App not compatible with iOS 9
- Payment errors

**Requested features**

- Nationwide app availability
- Add Apple Pay
- GPS goodness like Uber
- ETAs for cabbies
- Option to save addresses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CabSense NYC free?

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

### Is Yellow Cab Co free?

Yellow Cab Co is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CabSense NYC or Yellow Cab Co?

CabSense NYC is rated higher. CabSense NYC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Yellow Cab Co averages 4.1 from 156 ratings.

### Do CabSense NYC or Yellow Cab Co have ads?

Neither CabSense NYC nor Yellow Cab Co shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CabSense NYC or Yellow Cab Co?

CabSense NYC ships an update every 5 months, and Yellow Cab Co every 2 months. Most recently, CabSense NYC was updated on November 1, 2026 and Yellow Cab Co on November 6, 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.*