Comparison

Wheely vs Addison Lee Driver

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

Addison Lee Driver

This app connects drivers with passengers seeking premium car services. Drivers can set their own hours, access high-paying customers, and benefit from guaranteed earnings for new company car drivers. It's designed for professional drivers looking to maximize their income.

Highlights
  • Be your own boss
  • Set your own hours
  • Access high-paying customers
  • Guaranteed earnings for company car drivers
  • Professional car service network
  • Driver support team
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Start your career with Addison Lee today. Be your own boss and set your own hours plus access the best customers with the highest rate card. We guarantee that Company Car drivers will earn at least £1,250 per week for the first 4 weeks (T&C’s Apply). This latest version of the Addison Lee Driver App gives drivers with their own car access to London’s most professional car service. With an amazing client base and a job price of 3 times more than competitors this is the circuit for drivers who want to maximise their earnings. If you do own your own car, we accept high quality cars under 5 years old and drivers who are proud of what they do. Fully supported by our experienced Driver Team, we will help you sign up and start earning with the least amount of hassle. Download the app and complete the sign up at https://addl.ee/Drive

Screenshots

Wheely4 screens
Addison Lee Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Addison Lee Driver at free against Wheely's paid. Addison Lee Driver also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Wheely's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wheely ships an update fortnightly, Addison Lee Driver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wheely versus Addison Lee Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWheelyAddison Lee Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWheely Technologies Ltd.Addison Lee Plc

Customer experience

Wheely

All ratings2,521 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative29.1%

Addison Lee Driver

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

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

Addison Lee Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wheely

No in-app purchases

None

Addison Lee Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wheely free?
Wheely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Addison Lee Driver free?
Addison Lee Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wheely or Addison Lee Driver have ads?
Neither Wheely nor Addison Lee Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wheely or Addison Lee Driver?
Wheely ships an update fortnightly, and Addison Lee Driver every 2 months. Most recently, Wheely was updated on September 24, 2026 and Addison Lee Driver on July 23, 2026.

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