Comparison

itTaxi vs Samarcanda Plus

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

Head to head
About

itTaxi

Request and pay for taxis across Italy with a large fleet available in over 87 cities. Book in advance, specify needs like pet or accessibility requirements, and choose from various vehicle types. Offers eco-friendly options and multiple secure payment methods.

Highlights
  • Nationwide taxi booking
  • Multiple payment options
  • Advance booking
  • Customizable ride options
  • Business account management
  • Digital receipts
Features
Currently charting
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itTaxi è la prima App italiana per richiedere e pagare un taxi che ti garantisce la flotta più grande d’Italia con oltre 12.000 vetture in più di 87 città! itTaxi è affidabile, intuitiva e trasparente: organizza con rapidità i tuoi spostamenti e prenota o chiama il Tuo taxi in tutta Italia senza pensieri. PERCHÉ SCEGLIERE ITTAXI? - Perché itTaxi è nata e cresciuta in Italia dall’esperienza diretta di Tassisti e Radiotaxi e dalle esigenze e desideri dei Clienti, Privati e Business. - Perché ovunque andrai avrai la garanzia del livello di servizio itTaxi, senza compromessi. - Perché è flessibile: puoi prenotare in anticipo, indicando il numero di passeggeri e di bagagli e anche la necessità di portare con Te il tuo amico a quattro zampe. E’ possibile richiedere un taxi per passeggeri diversamente abili e puoi scegliere tra diverse tipologie di vetture. - Perché rispetta la natura, eliminando la carta grazie alle ricevute digitalizzate e offrendoTi un’ampia scelta di auto ibride ed elettriche. - Perché offre molteplici metodi di pagamento: paghi a bordo del taxi o comodamente tramite App, scegliendo tra carta di credito, PayPal, GooglePay, ApplePay, Tinaba, Alipay e tanti altri circuiti di pagamento elettronico integrati, compresi i Bitcoin! - Perché se sei un’azienda puoi gestire gli spostamenti dei Tuoi collaboratori con flessibilità, con rendicontazione in real time semplificata e digitale. COME FUNZIONA ITTAXI? - Facile e veloce: tramite geolocalizzazione, chiedi subito il taxi ovunque sei o prenotalo in anticipo. - Completa: indicaci le tue esigenze particolari, Ti invieremo il taxi più adatto alle Tue esigenze. - Paga in tutta sicurezza scegliendo tra i tanti metodi di pagamento supportati - Risparmia tempo: salva i tuoi indirizzi preferiti, per richiedere il Tuo taxi ancora più velocemente quando sei di fretta! - Hai bisogno di parlare direttamente con il tuo Tassista senza attendere al centralino? Con itTaxi puoi farlo in modo automatico e garantiamo la tua privacy. ITTAXI PER LE AZIENDE Se sei un’Azienda, il servizio Business è dedicato proprio alle Tue esigenze. Puoi controllare le spese dei Tuoi dipendenti in tempo reale Puoi creare e monitorare diversi centri di costo Puoi modificare i limiti di spesa per ciascun centro di costo e profilo del singolo utilizzatore. Puoi emettere voucher per i Tuoi ospiti Puoi semplificare le note spese eliminando la carta con una contabilizzazione digitalizzata e facilmente interfacciabile con i Tuoi gestionali. Puoi scegliere tra diverse soluzioni flessibili di pagamento DOVE PUOI UTILIZZARE ITTAXI? Siamo presenti in oltre 87 città italiane e il network è in continua espansione! Vieni a trovarci su www.ittaxi.it per restare aggiornato sulle novità! CONTATTI E SOCIAL itTaxi ti ascolta! Scrivici a info@ittaxi.it, siamo a Tua disposizione per qualsiasi esigenza. Vuoi essere sempre aggiornato sulle novità? Seguici sui Social! https://www.facebook.com/ittaxi.it/ https://www.instagram.com/_it_taxi_/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ittaxi

About

Samarcanda Plus

Book a taxi in Rome and other major Italian cities with ease. Get guaranteed prices upfront, track your taxi in real-time, and pay securely through the app. Customize your ride for passengers, luggage, and even pets.

Highlights
  • Book taxis in Rome and other Italian cities
  • Guaranteed upfront pricing
  • Real-time taxi tracking
  • In-app payments
  • Customizable ride options (passengers, luggage, pets)
  • Direct communication with drivers
Features
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Samarcanda Plus is the Samarcanda Cooperative's taxi call app in Rome All the quality, reliability and services of Samarcanda at your disposal with a click! Need a taxi in Rome? Call us with Samarcanda Plus: the only one that can give you more than Samarcanda. With our application you will always have at your disposal the over 30 years of experience and innovation of our Cooperative. Simple, reliable and transparent: book your ride or call a taxi on the spot and forget about the taximeter. Many services are now at your disposal to organise your trips in Rome and in the main Italian cities. Samarcanda Plus, the app designed for you. WHY SAMARCANDA PLUS - Avoid waiting: request your taxi directly without going through the switchboard. - Guaranteed price: you know in advance the maximum price of the ride and if it costs less, you pay less! - Talk to the taxi driver: in case of need, you can connect to the driver, while respecting your privacy. - No more paper receipts: pay in the app and get your taxi receipt directly in your email. - Partner companies: the VdcPay payment system is fully integrated - Flexibility. Choose in advance the number of passengers, the number of luggage and whether you are travelling with your four-legged friend. On request, you can call or book a taxi for disabled passengers. - One app, many cities: hail a taxi with the same system in Rome, Milan, Turin, Naples and the other cities in the network. HOW SAMARCANDA PLUS WORKS - It's easy: Enter your destination and immediately find out the maximum price of the ride. - It's convenient: You can check the location of the taxi arriving at your address in real time - It's smart: Register your cards (private or corporate), choose which one to use and pay directly through the app Do you have questions for us? Write to info@samarcanda.it

Screenshots

itTaxi4 screens
Samarcanda Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samarcanda Plus at 100% against itTaxi's 16%. Samarcanda Plus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9). itTaxi's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 1) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

Samarcanda Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: itTaxi has 118 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of itTaxi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Samarcanda Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
itTaxi versus Samarcanda Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteritTaxiSamarcanda Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (118 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIONE DEI RADIOTAXI D'ITALIA U.R.I.WeTechnology Srl

Customer experience

itTaxi

All ratings118 ratings
Positive18.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative78.0%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive15.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative81.8%

Samarcanda Plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

itTaxi

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during registration
  • SMS verification code delivery fails for international numbers
  • Pickup location changes randomly without user action
  • Search function times out after 5-10 minutes
  • Payment method defaults to wrong option
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  • Unable to cancel rides through app interface
  • Estimated cost feature missing or non-functional
  • App doesn't display driver information or license plate
  • Booking confirmation not sent despite successful request
  • Screen elements off-screen on certain device sizes
  • App incompatible with certain country phone prefixes
  • Double-charging for completed rides
  • UI freezes when entering destination addresses

Requested features

10 requests
  • Upfront fare estimates before booking
  • Estimated arrival time notifications
  • Ability to book for 5 or more passengers
  • Better driver identification (license plate visibility)
  • Ride history and receipt documentation
Show 5 more
  • Driver rating and review system
  • Dark mode interface option
  • Support for international phone numbers
  • Real-time driver tracking improvements
  • Cancellation fee transparency

Samarcanda Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

itTaxi

No in-app purchases

None

Samarcanda Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is itTaxi free?
itTaxi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samarcanda Plus free?
Samarcanda Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, itTaxi or Samarcanda Plus?
Samarcanda Plus is rated higher. itTaxi averages 1.9 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Samarcanda Plus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do itTaxi or Samarcanda Plus have ads?
Neither itTaxi nor Samarcanda Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, itTaxi or Samarcanda Plus?
itTaxi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Samarcanda Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, itTaxi was updated on September 21, 2026 and Samarcanda Plus on September 18, 2026.

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