Comparison

Greenwheels vs Hely

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Greenwheels

Access thousands of shared cars conveniently located throughout the Netherlands. Rent a car for any duration without the costs and hassle of ownership, including maintenance, parking, and insurance. Simply sign up, book, and unlock your chosen vehicle via the app.

Highlights
  • Thousands of cars available
  • Rent by the hour or day
  • All-inclusive pricing
  • Designated parking spots
  • Various car types
  • App-based booking and access
Features
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Happy to have a car nearby, without the hassle. Get access to thousands of cars throughout the Netherlands and at more than 150 train stations. Hit the road with one of our shared cars. Save on car costs and the trouble of owning your own car: no maintenance, parking or insurance fees to worry about. You decide when and where to go. Simply sign up, book and open the car via the app. Renting and sharing a car via Greenwheels is this easy:. 1. Sign up for free with Greenwheels. 2. Book a car nearby and open the car with the app. 3. After your trip, return the car to your own location. At Greenwheels you never have to search for a car or for a free parking space: our cars have their own designated location. Payment is simply processed automatically via direct debit or credit card. Are you looking for a compact and affordable city car or an electric shared car? Or do you need a van or a more spacious station wagon? At Greenwheels you can use all our car types with one account. Simply choose the car that is most convenient for you at that moment; a large or small car for a long or short journey. The convenience of Greenwheels - You decide where, when and how long to go. - Sign up for free. - Always a (electric) car available, whenever you need one. - All-inclusive fees, from maintenance to car insurance. - Pay-as-you-go, unless you pick one of our discounted rates with better hourly and kilometre rates. - Maximum flexibility: last-minute cancelling, shorten your trip or extend it. Book far in advance or just before you want to leave. - Affordable Day, Two-Day and Week deals for longer use. - No more searching for a free parking spot: our cars have their own designated parking locations. - Ideal addition to cycling or public transport. Greenwheels facts - Car rental or car sharing? There are more than 2,900 Greenwheels cars spread all over the Netherlands. Check out all the cars near you and at more than 150 train stations. - Drive less than 10,000 kilometres a year? Then car sharing with Greenwheels is a cheaper option for you. - Each Greenwheels shared car means 14 fewer cars on the street, less CO2 emissions and more efficient use of mobility. - Payment is easy and automatic via direct debit or credit card. Sign up now and rent a shared car when you need one. You can sign up in the app or on www.greenwheels.nl/en-us.

About

Hely

Access a variety of shared electric cars, e-bikes, and cargo bikes from local hubs. This app allows you to easily find, book, and unlock vehicles for flexible, cost-effective, and eco-friendly transportation.

Highlights
  • View available vehicles nearby
  • Lock and unlock vehicles with the app
  • Reserve vehicles in advance
  • Direct support via mail, chat, or phone
  • Instructional videos and FAQs
  • Track rides and costs
  • Invite neighbors for discounts
Features
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Pick from various (electric) shared cars, e-bikes and cargo bikes from a Hely Hub in your neighbourhood. This way, you’re always flexible, you contribute to the environment and you save on costs. Most important features of the Hely app: • View which vehicles are available near you • Always everything on hand: with the app you lock and unlock all vehicles • Start your ride immediately or reserve in advance • Direct contact with the Hely Service Desk through mail, chat or by calling • Useful instruction videos and FAQ’s to help you get started • Overview of all your rides and costs • Invite your neighbours to both enjoy €10 discount • Take a look in the app before you start a subscription • Sign up even when there’s no hub open near you, so you get notified when we go live in that area. Not convinced yet? These are the advantages of Hely: • All in one: Rent all your shared mobility with one app, one account and one subscription. Nice and clear! • Affordable: At Hely you ride without kilometer charge and fuel is always included. You can rent a vehicle starting at just €1,50 per hour. • Sustainable: With shared mobility you save lots of CO2, fossil fuels and you contribute to clean, low-traffic cities. • Flexible: Pick which vehicle is most convenient at any time. Your Hely account can be cancelled every month. More information about Hely can be found on www.hely.com. For questions, check out www.hely.com/faq or contact support@hely.com. Stay updated on exciting news, inspiration and tips through our social channels! www.facebook.com/ikwilhely www.instagram.com/ikwilhely bit.ly/helyvideo

Screenshots

Greenwheels4 screens
Hely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hely at none against Greenwheels's shown. Greenwheels's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (225 vs 22). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Greenwheels holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Greenwheels has 225 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Greenwheels ships an update every 10 days, Hely fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Greenwheels versus Hely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreenwheelsHely
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (225 ratings) — better4.1 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings225 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreenwheelsHely

Customer experience

Greenwheels

All ratings225 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative85.7%

Hely

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.0%

In-app purchases

None

Greenwheels

No in-app purchases

None

Hely

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Greenwheels free?
Greenwheels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hely free?
Hely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Greenwheels or Hely?
Greenwheels is rated higher. Greenwheels averages 4.6 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while Hely averages 4.1 from 22 ratings.
Do Greenwheels or Hely have ads?
Greenwheels shows ads; Hely does not.
Which is updated more often, Greenwheels or Hely?
Greenwheels ships an update every 10 days, and Hely fortnightly. Most recently, Greenwheels was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hely on October 24, 2026.

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