Comparison

Wheely vs Shuttle

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

Head to head
About

Wheely

Request a premium, chauffeur-driven car for immediate travel or advance bookings. Enjoy a personalized, luxurious journey with experienced drivers and high-class vehicles. Ideal for business or leisure.

Highlights
  • On-demand and advance bookings
  • Class-leading Mercedes-Benz vehicles
  • Professional, experienced chauffeurs
  • Personalized journey preferences
  • Airport transfers with Meet & Greet
  • Multiple service levels (Business, First, XL)
  • 24/7 customer support
Features
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Request a chauffeur-driven, class-leading car on-demand or in advance for yourself or on behalf of others. "...a bespoke five star service for when Uber just won't cut it." British GQ “Wheely - a personalised chauffeur service that's more inconspicuous than a cab (definite cool points) and way less gauche than a limo, but just as luxurious.” ELLE UK “I tried Uber’s luxurious London competitor Wheely, and it made me think it's possible for money to buy happiness”. Business Insider UK CLASS-LEADING VEHICLES Settle back and relax in the quiet comfort of a discreetly coloured, impeccably maintained Mercedes-Benz E, S or V-Class - none over three years old. PROFESSIONAL CHAUFFEURS All Wheely chauffeurs are highly experienced and rigorously tested on local geography and driver etiquette. Trust them to get you there effortlessly and in class-leading comfort. PERSONALISED JOURNEYS Every journey is tailored to your tastes: music, temperature, route… your chauffeur will be happy to comply. You can even stream your favourite music from your phone. ON-DEMAND OR IN ADVANCE Wheely represents the next level of on-demand transportation. Download the app to request a car for immediate pick up, or schedule your journey in advance. BOOK FOR OTHERS The app allows you to request a chauffeur for yourself or on behalf of other passengers. RELIABLE AIRPORT TRANSFERS Fixed fares to and from local airports, with a ‘Meet & Greet’ service with name boards for arrivals. Business class now extends all the way to your final destination. 24/7 SUPPORT Our Support Team is always on hand to offer any help you need in-app or on the phone. THREE SERVICE LEVELS Business is our standard service that is anything but standard. First offers even higher levels of comfort. XL is ideal when you need space for more passengers, luggage, or both. APPEARANCES MATTER All chauffeurs take as much pride in their appearance as in their vehicles. For them, there is no such thing as a passenger running late: waiting as long as required is simply part of the job. BUSINESS ACCOUNTS Meeting a client at the airport, taking staff to a meeting, transporting delegates to an event… Wheely is reliable, flexible, and efficient, eliminating the time wasted on expense claims. Available in London, 
New York, Paris and Dubai.

About

Shuttle

This app provides an on-demand ride-sharing service for campus transportation. It allows users to find shuttle or bus routes, track arrivals, and receive efficient, cost-effective rides to their destinations.

Highlights
  • On-demand shuttle booking
  • Bus connection checks
  • Real-time tracking
  • Smart routing algorithm
  • Cost-effective rides
  • 24/7 customer support
Features
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Shuttle - powered by Via is the smart on-demand ride-sharing service and the best way to check bus connections on campus. Simply find a ride on your smartphone, and get an on-demand shuttle or a bus proposal. Shuttle - powered by Via is an easy, fast and smart way to get around the campus. >How it works: Specify desired pick-up and destination locations and track your shuttle or bus’s arrival time in the app. Our algorithm will guide you to a nearby pick up point where you can board your shuttle or bus. This way, your shuttle and its passengers don't have to take detours and everyone gets to their destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. > Efficiency at its best: With Shuttle - powered by Via, you can get on-demand or bus proposals, depending on what is most efficient for your specific request. An on-demand shuttle picks you up at a nearby pick up location and takes you to your destination. The bus lines pick up riders at specific bus stops. >Cost effective for all: Passengers can be taken to their destination for free on the company's premises. > First-class customer service: Got a problem? Email, text or call us anytime and we'll be happy to help! We offer real-time customer support so you can enjoy your ride.

Screenshots

Wheely4 screens
Shuttle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wheely at 4.9 against Shuttle's 3.0. Wheely also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 35%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Shuttle's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Wheely holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wheely has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Wheely's written reviews are positive against 35% of Shuttle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wheely ships an update every 2 weeks, Shuttle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wheely versus Shuttle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWheelyShuttle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.5K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews — better35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWheely Technologies Ltd.Via Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

Wheely

All ratings2,541 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative29.4%

Shuttle

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.0%

Bugs and requests

Wheely

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate booking information and charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to schedule recurring/multi-day bookings
  • Real-time flight tracking integration
  • In-app chat with drivers
  • Improved map accuracy and coverage

Shuttle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wheely

No in-app purchases

None

Shuttle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wheely free?
Wheely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shuttle free?
Shuttle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wheely or Shuttle?
Wheely is rated higher. Wheely averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Shuttle averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Wheely or Shuttle have ads?
Neither Wheely nor Shuttle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wheely or Shuttle?
Wheely ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shuttle every 3 months. Most recently, Wheely was updated on October 18, 2026 and Shuttle on October 8, 2026.

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