Comparison

Wheely vs Vlad app

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

Vlad app

This app helps professional drivers manage their private car service, organizing clients, vehicles, and rides. Clients can book directly with their trusted driver and track trip details and updates.

Highlights
  • Client and vehicle management
  • Personal booking link
  • Trip pricing and scheduling
  • Ride coverage arrangement
  • Client ride booking
  • Payment method saving
Features
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vlad helps professional drivers run the private car service their clients already count on. FOR PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS Keep your clients, vehicles, rates and upcoming rides in one place. Share your personal booking link so clients can request their next ride directly with you. Price each trip using the booked vehicle's rates. Keep trip details close at hand, see what's next on your schedule, and keep clients informed along the way. When you need someone to cover a ride, arrange it with drivers you trust. You choose who covers the trip while keeping the client relationship with your business. FOR CLIENTS Book with the driver you know. Choose your trip, review the price and details, and save a payment method. Keep your upcoming rides and receipts together, with a private trip page for ride details and updates. JOIN BY INVITATION vlad is for professional drivers and their clients. Drivers join by invitation, and clients connect through their driver's invitation or booking link. If your driver uses vlad, ask them for their link. My Next Shift LLC provides the software. Transportation is provided by independent professional drivers who set their own rates.

Screenshots

Wheely4 screens
Vlad app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Vlad app at free against Wheely's paid. Vlad app also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Wheely's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 28). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 5.0 for Vlad app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wheely has 2.6K ratings behind it against 28, 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 100% of Vlad app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wheely ships an update every 2 weeks, Vlad app fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wheely versus Vlad app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWheelyVlad app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.6K ratings)5.0 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better28
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWheely Technologies Ltd.My Next Shift LLC

Customer experience

Wheely

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

Vlad app

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Vlad app

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wheely

No in-app purchases

None

Vlad app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wheely free?
Wheely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vlad app free?
Vlad app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wheely or Vlad app?
Vlad app is rated higher. Wheely averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Vlad app averages 5.0 from 28 ratings.
Do Wheely or Vlad app have ads?
Neither Wheely nor Vlad app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wheely or Vlad app?
Wheely ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vlad app fortnightly. Most recently, Wheely was updated on October 23, 2026 and Vlad app on October 22, 2026.

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