VIPBoard vs blackcab.com (driver)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
VIPBoard
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A CDS companion app to allow you to display nameboards in a professional manner. Link your chauffeur profile or your vehicle and get a list of your nameboards ready to pick up your passengers.
blackcab.com (driver)
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Blackcab.com is a London black cab hailing app built for licensed taxi drivers. It connects you directly with passengers who are actively looking for real London black cabs, while operating fully within Transport for London (TfL) guidelines. The app works exclusively with licensed London taxis that meet TfL standards for safety, accessibility, and regulated metered fares. All drivers using Blackcab.com are licensed, insured, and Knowledge-qualified, operating within the established London taxi framework. Blackcab.com follows a simple, driver-first model: no surge pricing, no commission on fares, and no added technology fees. The regulated taxi meter applies as normal. For booked journeys, a ยฃ2 booking fee is charged to the passenger. This structure keeps pricing transparent and familiar while allowing drivers to retain full control of their earnings. This is the first iteration of the Blackcab.com app. Regular updates are planned to expand features and improve the experience for both drivers and passengers, while maintaining full TfL compliance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: blackcab.com (driver) at every 2 weeks against VIPBoard's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VIPBoard ships an update every 5 weeks, blackcab.com (driver) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIPBoard | blackcab.com (driver) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chauffeur Drive Systems Ltd. | Black Cab Limited |
In-app purchases
VIPBoard
No in-app purchases
blackcab.com (driver)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VIPBoard free?
Is blackcab.com (driver) free?
Do VIPBoard or blackcab.com (driver) have ads?
Which is updated more often, VIPBoard or blackcab.com (driver)?
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