PTG TRAVEL vs Edencabs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PTG TRAVEL
Book a car service in Nairobi quickly and easily from your iPhone. The app uses GPS to find your location and provides real-time updates on your driver's arrival. Manage bookings, save favorite addresses, and enjoy 24/7 support.
- Book and manage trips instantly or pre-book
- GPS-based location detection
- Real-time cab tracking
- Driver and car details via SMS
- Save favorite addresses
- 24/7 call center support
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The PTG TRAVEL booking app is trusted by many in Kenya both individuals and largest companies. It puts Nairobi’s finest and largest car service at your fingertips. Book a PTG TRAVEL on-the-go in under a minute from your iPhone device and we will get you a cab to you. Thanks to your phone’s GPS capabilities, you don't even need to enter your address, simply press 'find my location' and your phone will display a list of nearby streets/roads. Features Include: - Book and manage trips for right now (asap) or for later (pre-bookings) all from your smartphone - No need to type in pick-up address - GPS system finds your current location - App tells you exactly how many minutes your car will be - Track your Cab’s actual location while it’s on the way to you (Great security measure) - As soon as your driver is on their way we will send you a text message containing the car details and drivers mobile number. If required, call the driver directly to find out where they are. (Great security measure) - When your vehicle arrives we send you a text message letting you know that your vehicle is outside (Great security measure) - Remembers your favourite addresses for faster bookings - Airport bookings - 24/7 call center support available to all passengers. If you like the app, please give us a good rating. Please send any feedback or support questions to info@pewin.co.ke or visit our website: www.ptgtravels.com
Edencabs
Book luxury rides for comfortable and convenient travel. Expert drivers ensure quick, safe, and stress-free journeys in Nairobi and major Kenyan cities. Avoid traditional taxi hassles and enjoy an indulgent escape.
- Luxury ride booking
- Expert drivers
- Safe and stress-free travel
- Convenient city transportation
- Avoid traditional taxi issues
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Experience unparalleled comfort and convenience when you book an Eden Cab. Our drivers are experts at getting you to your destination quickly, safely, and stress-free. Whether you're a busy professional or leisure traveler, Edencabs makes getting around Nairobi and major cities in Kenya easy. Avoid the headaches of traditional taxis and public transit. Let us handle your transportation needs so you can focus on what's important. With Edencabs, every ride is an indulgent escape.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Edencabs at 100% against PTG TRAVEL's 0%. Edencabs also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). PTG TRAVEL's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). 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.
Edencabs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PTG TRAVEL has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PTG TRAVEL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Edencabs's.
PTG TRAVEL ships an update every 6 months, Edencabs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PTG TRAVEL | Edencabs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PTG TRAVEL LIMITED | EDENRIDE SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
Customer experience
PTG TRAVEL
Edencabs
In-app purchases
PTG TRAVEL
No in-app purchases
Edencabs
No in-app purchases









