Comparison

Wheely vs Genesis Courtesy Car

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 pickup or advance booking. Enjoy a personalized journey in class-leading vehicles with experienced drivers. Ideal for business or leisure travel when only the best will do.

Highlights
  • On-demand and advance car booking
  • Class-leading Mercedes-Benz vehicles
  • Experienced and professional 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

Genesis Courtesy Car

Book an on-demand ride to explore the city in style. Simply select your pickup and destination, and a Genesis vehicle will meet you outside.

Highlights
  • On-demand ride booking
  • Select pickup location
  • Select destination
  • Meet Genesis vehicle
  • Explore the city
Features
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Explore the city in style with Genesis Courtesy Car. With a few taps, book an on-demand ride in the app. How it works: - Download this app (first time users only) - Select your pickup location - Select your destination - Meet a Genesis vehicle outside of your building Questions? Reach out at HYGenesis@courtesycar.hudsonyardsnewyork.com.

Screenshots

Wheely4 screens
Genesis Courtesy Car3 screens

Verdict

The call

Wheely and Genesis Courtesy Car both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Wheely's written reviews are positive against 0% of Genesis Courtesy Car's. Wheely also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 59). Genesis Courtesy Car's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Wheely against 4.9 for Genesis Courtesy Car. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wheely has 2.6K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Wheely's written reviews are positive against 0% of Genesis Courtesy Car's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wheely ships an update fortnightly, Genesis Courtesy Car every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wheely versus Genesis Courtesy Car: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWheelyGenesis Courtesy Car
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.6K ratings)4.9 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better59
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWheely Technologies Ltd.Via Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

Wheely

All ratings2,572 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative29.4%

Genesis Courtesy Car

All ratings59 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Genesis Courtesy Car

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wheely

No in-app purchases

None

Genesis Courtesy Car

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wheely free?
Wheely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Genesis Courtesy Car free?
Genesis Courtesy Car is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wheely or Genesis Courtesy Car?
Genesis Courtesy Car is rated higher. Wheely averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Genesis Courtesy Car averages 4.9 from 59 ratings.
Do Wheely or Genesis Courtesy Car have ads?
Neither Wheely nor Genesis Courtesy Car shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wheely or Genesis Courtesy Car?
Wheely ships an update fortnightly, and Genesis Courtesy Car every 2 months. Most recently, Wheely was updated on November 1, 2026 and Genesis Courtesy Car on November 3, 2026.

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