Union vs Tinka
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Union
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Union – Let’s Go is your fast, reliable ride-hailing app for boda bodas and cars. Wherever you are, Union gets you there – safely, affordably, and on time. Key Features: - Quick ride requests - Trained boda and car drivers - Real-time tracking - Cashless & cash payments
Tinka
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Tinka - Ride-Hailing App for Uganda & East Africa Tinka is the ride-hailing app trusted by thousands of riders across Uganda. Request a taxi, car, or boda boda in seconds, track your driver live on the map, and pay your way - cash, MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, or in-app wallet. Book a ride instantly in Kampala, Wakiso, Entebbe, Mukono, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, Mbale and cities across Uganda. Tinka connects you to thousands of nearby verified drivers - fast, safe, and affordable. WHY RIDERS CHOOSE TINKA - Affordable taxi & boda boda fares - Request a ride in under 30 seconds - Live GPS tracking - watch your driver arrive in real time - Verified, background-checked drivers - Pay your way - cash, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, or wallet - Transparent upfront pricing - no hidden charges - 24/7 in-app customer support - Schedule rides in advance - Multi-stop trips and change destination mid-ride - Available across Uganda - expanding every month PERFECT FOR - Daily commutes in Kampala & Wakiso - Entebbe Airport transfers - Safe night rides home - Students travelling to university & school - Shopping trips & errands - Family and group travel - Hotel & business travel - Quick package and parcel runs RIDE OPTIONS - Tinka Go: affordable everyday car rides - Tinka XL: bigger cars for groups & luggage - Boda: fast motorcycle rides through traffic HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the Tinka app 2. Enter your pickup & destination 3. Choose your ride type - car or boda boda 4. Get matched with a verified driver in seconds 5. Track your ride live and pay your way PAY YOUR WAY Tinka supports the payment methods Ugandans actually use: - Cash on arrival - MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) - Airtel Money - Tinka Wallet - top up once, ride anywhere ONE APP, FIVE COUNTRIES Tinka is built for East Africa. Use the same app when you travel to Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan. Your account, your wallet, your ride history - everywhere you go. SAFE EVERY SINGLE TRIP All drivers verified with national ID, licence & vehicle inspection. Share your live trip with family & friends. In-app SOS button - help is one tap away. Rate every driver after every trip. 24/7 in-app customer support and live chat. PROUDLY UGANDAN Tinka is built in Kampala by Ugandans, for Uganda and East Africa. We understand local roads, local payment methods, local prices, and local needs. Download Tinka today and request your first ride in under a minute. Support: support@tinkataxi.com Website: tinkataxi.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tinka at every 3 days against Union's every 8 days. Union's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Union ships an update every 8 days, Tinka every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Union | Tinka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grepix Infotech Private Limited | Tinka Fahad |
In-app purchases
Union
No in-app purchases
Tinka
No in-app purchases
