Comparison

Taxifix vs Ruter

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

Head to head
About

Taxifix

Book taxis across Norway with access to over 3000 vehicles. Features include real-time car tracking, direct driver contact, and multiple payment options. Plan future rides and manage your bookings easily.

Highlights
  • Access to 3000+ taxis nationwide
  • Real-time car tracking and ETA
  • Direct driver calling
  • Favorite taxi company selection
  • Calendar integration for pre-bookings
  • Multiple active bookings
  • Trip rating for quality control
Features
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Last ned Taxifix og få tilgang til det største taxi-nettverket i Norge! Taxifix er en landsdekkende tjeneste som tilbyr mer enn 3000 biler fordelt over store deler av landet. Det settes høye krav til taxiselskapene som er knyttet opp til tjenesten, slik at kundene alltid skal være sikret høy kvalitet på alle reiser som er bestilt gjennom Taxifix. Den nye versjonen av Taxifix har gjennomgått en større oppgradering for å bedre brukerflyten og forutsigbarheten. Taxifix er nå enda enklere å bruke med flere nyttige funksjoner og forbedringer: • Bedre informasjon om hvilken type bil som er på vei og når den vil ankomme • Når bilen er på vei til deg, kan du ved behov velge å ringe sjåføren direkte • Enklere å velge din favorittsentral i områder med flere tilbydere • Nyttig kalenderfunksjon ved forhåndsbestilling • Mulig å ha flere aktive bestillinger samtidig • Rangering av turopplevelsen som et ledd i vårt videre kvalitetsarbeid • Bedre oversikt over kvitteringer og turer Slik bruker du Taxifix • Åpne appen og bestill direkte fra din posisjon med «Taxi nå» • Oppgi hvor du skal for å beregne makspris • Sveip deretter for å bestille • Følg bilen på kartet og se estimert ventetid for når bilen er på plass • Ring sjåføren direkte ved behov • Se beregnet ankomsttid • Tre betalingsmåter å velge mellom: Kort i appen, VIPPS eller i bilen • Du kan planlegge fremtidige reiser ved å trykke på «Taxi Senere» • Fremtidige reiser kan legges til i din kalender som en ekstra påminnelse • Enkel avbestilling dersom planene dine skulle endre seg Taxifix gjør reisen din enkel, effektiv og forutsigbar. Tilbakemeldinger og Taxifix-hjelp Vårt mål er å alltid levere de beste taxitjenestene i Norge. Selskapene som er tilknyttet Taxifix har stor lokal kjennskap til sitt kjøreområde og har høyt kvalifiserte sjåfører. Skulle du oppleve problemer med turen din, appen eller har andre ting du lurer på, ta gjerne kontakt med oss på kvalitet@taxifix.no. Se også www.taxifix.no. Vi setter pris på alle tilbakemeldinger. Det er bare slik vi kan bli enda bedre.

About

Ruter

Plan your journeys and purchase tickets for public transport in Oslo and Akershus. This app provides real-time departure information, route planning, and allows you to see vehicle locations and crowding levels. It also offers options for renting e-scooters, e-bikes, and city bikes.

Highlights
  • Plan journeys from A to B
  • Buy tickets for public transport
  • Real-time departure times
  • Live vehicle tracking
  • See crowding information
  • Rent e-scooters and bikes
Features
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The Ruter app gives you full mobility in Oslo and Akershus. Find all departures and get around with public transport such as trams, metro, buses and ferries. Select your preferred modes of transport, find the best routes and buy your tickets – all in one app. Top features in the Ruter app: • Buy tickets for public transport – for yourself and others • Plan journeys from A to B • See all departure times, and use the map to see where your mode of transportation is in real time • See how crowded the bus or tram is • Get relevant service disruption information • Add favourites to save places you visit often • See accessibility information for stops • Pay by card, Vipps or Apple Pay Unlock more features by creating a personal profile: • Find, ride and pay for e-scooters, e-bikes and city bikes • Save your journeys for later • Store tickets, history and favourites – even if you change phones • Get access to new concepts and products With a Ruter profile you’ll also get quicker and more convenient customer service. We’re always happy to hear from you if you need help, have feedback or suggestions for improvement. Tips to get even more out of the Ruter app: • If you share your location, the app will show you nearby stops and give you more accurate and relevant travel suggestions. • Use smart widgets to buy tickets or see departures from your favourite stops. Keep an eye out for more features in the future – and thank you for travelling with us!

Screenshots

Taxifix4 screens
Ruter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ruter at 4.8 against Taxifix's 2.9. Ruter also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 14) and review sentiment (51% vs 30%). Taxifix's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, 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

Ruter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruter has 3.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Taxifix's written reviews are positive against 51% of Ruter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taxifix ships an update every 3 days, Ruter weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Taxifix versus Ruter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaxifixRuter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (14 ratings)4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.3% of reviews50.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings143.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBNR A/SRuter As

Customer experience

Taxifix

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive30.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative66.7%

Ruter

All ratings3,848 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

Taxifix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ruter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tickets disappearing after phone restart
  • Verification codes not being received
  • App crashing or freezing on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually reorder shortcut stations
  • Offline support for proof of fare
  • Improved walking directions between connections
  • Support for international credit cards and Apple Pay

In-app purchases

None

Taxifix

No in-app purchases

None

Ruter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Taxifix free?
Taxifix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruter free?
Ruter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Taxifix or Ruter?
Ruter is rated higher. Taxifix averages 2.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Ruter averages 4.8 from 3.8K ratings.
Do Taxifix or Ruter have ads?
Neither Taxifix nor Ruter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taxifix or Ruter?
Taxifix ships an update every 3 days, and Ruter weekly. Most recently, Taxifix was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ruter on November 1, 2026.

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