Comparison

Greenwheels vs nlCabs

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

nlCabs

Book reliable taxi services with transparent, fixed pricing. Choose from various vehicle categories for instant or scheduled rides, and track your driver live. Enjoy multiple payment options for a seamless travel experience.

Highlights
  • Fixed fares
  • Instant and scheduled bookings
  • Multiple payment options
  • Live driver tracking
  • Vehicle category selection
  • Airport and city rides
Features
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NL Cabs is a Dutch taxi app that allows riders to book reliable taxi services with transparent and fixed pricing. Book instantly or schedule rides in advance. Choose from Standard, Comfort, Luxury and Van categories. Features: • Fixed fares • Instant and scheduled bookings • Multiple payment options • Live driver tracking • Comfort, Luxury and Van options • Airport and city rides

Screenshots

Greenwheels4 screens
nlCabs2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: nlCabs at none against Greenwheels's shown. nlCabs also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Greenwheels's advantage is ratings volume (225 vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

nlCabs holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Greenwheels has 225 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Greenwheels ships an update every 10 days, nlCabs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Greenwheels versus nlCabs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreenwheelsnlCabs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (225 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings225 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreenwheelsNLCABS B.V.

Customer experience

Greenwheels

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

nlCabs

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Greenwheels

No in-app purchases

None

nlCabs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Greenwheels free?
Greenwheels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is nlCabs free?
nlCabs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Greenwheels or nlCabs?
nlCabs is rated higher. Greenwheels averages 4.6 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while nlCabs averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Greenwheels or nlCabs have ads?
Greenwheels shows ads; nlCabs does not.
Which is updated more often, Greenwheels or nlCabs?
Greenwheels ships an update every 10 days, and nlCabs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Greenwheels was updated on October 23, 2026 and nlCabs on October 25, 2026.

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