Wheely vs Vlad app
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Client and vehicle management
- Personal booking link
- Trip pricing and scheduling
- Ride coverage arrangement
- Client ride booking
- Payment method saving
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Wheely ships an update every 2 weeks, Vlad app fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wheely | Vlad app |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2.6K ratings) | 5.0 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wheely Technologies Ltd. | My Next Shift LLC |
Customer experience
Wheely
Vlad app
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
Wheely
No in-app purchases
Vlad app
No in-app purchases








