Comparison

Wheely vs BLADE

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

BLADE

Experience faster and more convenient travel by booking seats on helicopters, seaplanes, or jets. Access exclusive events, bypass traffic, and enjoy private charters for a premium travel experience. Includes a dedicated car service for seamless last-mile transportation.

Highlights
  • Airport transfers in 5 minutes
  • Weekend and holiday getaways
  • Access to special events
  • On-demand private charters
  • Black Car Service
  • Private BLADE Lounges
Features
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Fly in ways you never thought possible. Save time, see more, and arrive better. - Fly to or from the airport. BLADE helicopters will get you there in 5 minutes, all day long, from $195. - Get away for the weekend or holiday. BLADE transportation is a highlight—book seats in helicopters, seaplanes, or jets to your destination. - Access special events or concerts. Land directly on property at music festivals, sporting events, ski slopes, and more. - Fly private. A fleet of BLADE jets, helicopters, turboprops, and seaplanes are available on-demand for charters and crowdsourcing. - Get there with BLADE Black Car Service. Our last-mile car service provides uniformity in high-end vehicles, driver training, expedited routes (including police escorts when needed), as well as industry leading health and safety protocols. - Enjoy a network of private BLADE Lounges before and after your trip. - No membership fees, ever. Download the BLADE app and fly the future today. ------------ BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“BLADE”) is an air charter broker and indirect air carrier, not a direct air carrier, and does not have operational authority of aircraft. All flights are operated by DOT/FAA licensed direct air carriers. For select routes, BLADE acts as an indirect air carrier in accordance with 14 CFR Part 380. Please refer to BLADE’s Operator-Participant Agreement at https://www.blade.com for details

Screenshots

Wheely4 screens
BLADE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wheely at 2.5K against BLADE's 17. Wheely also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). BLADE's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 4.8 for BLADE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wheely has 2.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Wheely's written reviews are positive against 74% of BLADE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wheely ships an update every 2 weeks, BLADE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wheely versus BLADE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWheelyBLADE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.5K ratings) — better4.8 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews74.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWheely Technologies Ltd.Fly Blade, LLC.

Customer experience

Wheely

All ratings2,541 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative29.1%

BLADE

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.5%

User reviews

Wheely

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable service
  • 👍 Excellent drivers
  • 🚗 Comfortable, clean cars
  • 💯 Consistent high-quality experience
  • ⏱️ Punctual and on-time

Room to improve

  • 🚨 Unreliable bookings and cancellations
  • 💰 Overpriced compared to alternatives
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency in pricing
  • 🚫 Limited coverage in some areas
  • 🤖 Poor customer service and communication

BLADE

From 17 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast travel times
  • 👍 Easy booking process
  • ✨ Amazing app experience
  • 🤩 Smooth and sleek app
  • 💯 VIP level service

Room to improve

  • 😞 Flight cancellations
  • 💸 Charged after cancellation
  • 😠 Breach of terms
  • 👎 Buggy app
  • 📉 Incompatible with newer phones

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

BLADE

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App is buggy
  • Booked wrong dates
  • App not compatible with newer phones
  • App forces login every time
  • App is not native
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  • App UI is pathetic
  • App crashes device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Fewer clicks on the app
  • Auto-apply credits/returns
  • More upfront marketing about costs
  • Improve app UI/UX
  • Remember login details

In-app purchases

None

Wheely

No in-app purchases

None

BLADE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wheely free?
Wheely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLADE free?
BLADE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wheely or BLADE?
Wheely is rated higher. Wheely averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while BLADE averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Wheely or BLADE have ads?
Neither Wheely nor BLADE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wheely or BLADE?
Wheely ships an update every 2 weeks, and BLADE every 2 months. Most recently, Wheely was updated on September 30, 2026 and BLADE on August 16, 2026.

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