Hackney vs FareWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hackney
This app consolidates multiple ride-sharing services into a single interface. It allows users to compare prices and wait times across various providers, book rides with a single tap, and view personalized pricing and promotions. It also offers features like saved places and a unified ride history.
- Compare prices and wait times
- Book rides with one tap
- View personalized pricing and promotions
- Save and sync favorite locations
- Unified ride history
- Real-time surge pricing indicators
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One app. Every ride. The best price. Hackney brings together Uber, Lyft, Waymo, Robotaxi, Empower, and Curb in one place. Compare prices and wait times across all your ride options, then book with one tap. See everything at once > Instantly view every available ride. See which provider has the lowest price or the shortest wait. No more app-switching. Book in seconds > Tap any ride to open the provider's app with your route and ride type already selected. Just hit confirm to book the ride. Your prices and promotions > Connect your rideshare accounts to see exact prices, including personalized promotions or discounts. Your places, always ready > Save Home, Work, and your favorite spots. Your saved places sync automatically from your rideshare accounts. Tap a saved place from the home screen to instantly view prices. Ride history > All your rides show up in one unified history. Tap any past ride to view details in the provider's app. What you'll see for each ride - Real-time prices - Wait times - Surge pricing indicators Terms of service: https://hackney.app/terms Privacy policy: https://hackney.app/privacy
FareWise
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Stop overpaying for rides. FareWise is the smartest way to book a rideshare. Compare Uber and Lyft prices, wait times, and ride options side by side — then book in one tap. WHY FAREWISE? - See Uber and Lyft prices at a glance - Compare wait times before you commit - Find the best value ride every time - Book directly through your preferred app - Live Apple Maps shows your exact location NEVER MISS YOUR RIDE FareWise connects to your calendar — Google, Outlook, and Apple — so you always know when you need a ride and where you're going. COMPARE SMARTER Sort rides by lowest price, fastest pickup, or highest rated driver. Our head-to-head comparison makes the best choice obvious every time. FAREWISE PRO Upgrade to FareWise Pro for $4.99/month and enjoy a completely ad-free experience with price drop alerts, full ride history, and calendar auto-booking. FareWise is your co-pilot for every ride. Download free today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FareWise at none against Hackney's 2. FareWise also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Hackney sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FareWise asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hackney ships an update every 5 days, FareWise every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hackney | FareWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (134 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 134 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hackney Carriage, LLC | Matthew Collar |
In-app purchases
Hackney
- Hackney Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Hackney Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
FareWise
No in-app purchases
