Mainline vs S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mainline
This app allows users to book and track private hire taxis in Salford. It offers priority booking status, real-time vehicle tracking, and multiple payment options for a convenient travel experience.
- Order a taxi
- Cancel a booking
- Track vehicle on map
- Real-time notifications
- Pay by cash or card
- Schedule exact pick-up times
- Store favorite locations
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Mainline Sevens are the leading private hire taxi company in Salford, with all vehicles in our 500 car fleet installed with the latest GPS tracking technology to ensure passenger safety. ---------------------------------------- MainlineSevens is an app that is FREE to download, FREE to register and FREE to use! Jobs booked on the app are given PRIORITY status! ---------------------------------------- Through this app you can: • Order a taxi • Cancel a booking • Track the vehicle on the map as it makes its way towards you! • Receive real-time notifications of the status of your taxi • Pay by cash or with card • Order a taxi for an exact pick-up time • Store your favourite pick up points for easy booking ---------------------------------------- We take all feedback and reviews seriously. Please leave feedback about your journey on our app to help us continually improve our service.
S
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Stay up to date with your workplace events & news, access useful information about your building, and contact our building management team. Download the S-Link app to join the community.
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Verdict
Mainline and S are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Mainline ships an update every 6 weeks, S monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mainline | S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mainline Private Hire Ltd | Salford City Council |
In-app purchases
Mainline
No in-app purchases
S
No in-app purchases
