OwnTracks vs AmeCab Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OwnTracks
This app lets you create a private log of your locations or share them with others. It prioritizes data security and privacy by using open protocols. Be mindful that continuous GPS use can impact battery life.
- Private location diary
- Location sharing
- Open-source
- Open protocols
- Data security and privacy
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OwnTracks - Your location companion OwnTracks allows you to keep track of your own location. You can build your private location diary or share it with your family and friends. OwnTracks is open-source and uses open protocols for communication so you can be sure your data stays secure and private. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
AmeCab Driver
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AmeCab Driver is the app for independent taxi drivers who want to keep what they earn. Instead of losing a percentage of every fare to commissions, AmeCab is free to use and never takes a cut of your rides — so your earnings stay yours. Accept ride requests in real time, navigate to your passengers with built-in GPS, and manage your trips from one simple dashboard. Features: - Zero-commission earnings model - Real-time ride requests - Built-in GPS navigation - Simple trip and earnings management - No per-ride fees — keep 100% of what you charge
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AmeCab Driver at every 3 days against OwnTracks's monthly. AmeCab Driver also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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.
OwnTracks ships an update monthly, AmeCab Driver every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OwnTracks | AmeCab Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Krey | Go Happy Clean LLC |
In-app purchases
OwnTracks
No in-app purchases
AmeCab Driver
No in-app purchases
