Comparison

Wheely vs Solace Secure

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

Solace Secure

This app offers travelers real-time global risk information, including alerts for threats in their vicinity. It features check-in, SOS, and tracking capabilities for enhanced safety, with a 24/7 operations center monitoring high-risk travelers.

Highlights
  • Global risk intelligence
  • Geo-located threat alerts
  • Traveler tracking
  • Check-in functionality
  • SOS feature
  • 24/7 operations center monitoring
Features
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The Solace Secure smartphone application provides travellers with invaluable information relating to global risk whilst providing the ability to track travellers position in relation to these risks. On a 24 / 7 basis Solace Global monitors open source intelligence including global news outlets, social media , governmental travel advisories amongst others and provides this tool to access information quickly and easily. These ‘alerts’ are risk rated, categorised , and then geo-located. Users (the traveller) can therefore identify easily key threats in their immediate location and take measures to avoid and mitigate these risks. The inclusion of Check-in, SOS, and Tracking functionality allows Solace Global's 24 hour operations centre to monitor medium and high-risk travellers in areas where additional level of reassurance is required. This application requires subscription to the Solace Secure platform which is available by contacting Solace Global direct.

Screenshots

Wheely4 screens
Solace Secure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wheely at paid against Solace Secure's subscription. Wheely also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 2) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). Solace Secure's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 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 5.0 for Solace Secure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wheely has 2.5K ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Solace Secure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wheely ships an update every 2 weeks, Solace Secure every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wheely versus Solace Secure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWheelySolace Secure
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (2.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWheely Technologies Ltd.Solace Global Limited

Customer experience

Wheely

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

Solace Secure

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Solace Secure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wheely

No in-app purchases

None

Solace Secure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wheely free?
Wheely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solace Secure free?
Solace Secure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wheely or Solace Secure?
Solace Secure is rated higher. Wheely averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Solace Secure averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Wheely or Solace Secure have ads?
Neither Wheely nor Solace Secure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wheely or Solace Secure?
Wheely ships an update every 2 weeks, and Solace Secure every 2 months. Most recently, Wheely was updated on October 13, 2026 and Solace Secure on October 12, 2026.

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