Comparison

TaxiMe Client vs eCabs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TaxiMe Client

Easily book a taxi in Sofia with just a few taps. Get matched with a quality driver, see upfront cost estimates, and choose your preferred payment method. Rate your driver to help improve the service.

Highlights
  • Book taxi in three clicks
  • Selected quality drivers
  • Cash or card payment
  • Upfront cost and duration estimates
  • Driver and car information
  • Rate your driver
Features
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**English version below** TaxiMe e такси апликация, с която лесно, бързо и безпроблемно може да поръчаш такси в София. - Поръчваш с три клика, директно от твоя iPhone или iPad. - Спестяваш време, защото ти изпращаме подбран таксиметров шофьор да те вземе от посочена от теб локация. - Ти определяш как ще ти е по-удобно да платиш - с карта или кеш. - Получаваш такси на стандартна тарифа и пълна информация за шофьора и колата. - Предварително виждаш приблизителната стойност на пътуването, неговото приблизително времетраене, както и препоръчан маршрут. - Оценяваш шофьора в края на пътуването, с което влияеш на подбора на шофьори и подобряването на услугата. Ние работим само с предварително подбрани, лицензирани таксиметрови шофьори, с които се возиш на стандартни за София тарифи (по-ниски или равни на: 1.22 лв/км дневна и 1.42 лв/км нощна). Последвай ни в социалните мрежи: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiMeApp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taximesofia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taximesofia Twitter на https://twitter.com/TaxiMeApp ------------ English version ---------- TaxiMe saves time and hassle by connecting you to a quality taxi driver as quickly as possible. - Request a taxi ride in three clicks, directly from your iPhone or iPad. - We save you time and trouble by sending a selected, quality driver to pick you up from your location. - You choose the payment method - cash or card. - Get detailed information about the driver, car, and rates. - Know in advance the estimated cost of your trip, estimated trip duration, and recommended route. - Rate the driver and influence the selection of drivers and the improvement of the app algorithm. We work only with selected, quality taxi drivers who charge standard taxi rates for Sofia city (equal or lower to: 1.22 BGN/km day tariff and 1.42 BGN/km night tariff). Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiMeApp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taximesofia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taximesofia Twitter на https://twitter.com/TaxiMeApp

About

eCabs

This ride-hailing platform offers convenient and affordable transportation services across Malta and Gozo. Book on-demand or scheduled rides 24/7, track your driver in real-time, and earn rewards with its exclusive loyalty program.

Highlights
  • On-demand and scheduled rides
  • 24/7 customer care
  • Real-time cab tracking
  • Price and pickup time before ordering
  • Rewards program (eCabs Circle)
  • Multiple cab types
  • Airport transfers
Features
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eCabs is Malta’s leading ride-hailing platform with thousands of cabs across Malta and Gozo, ready to service both on-demand and scheduled rides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just book your ride and get picked up in minutes! Why eCabs? ● The most affordable rides. ● Get picked up in minutes. ● 24/7 customer care contact centre, instantly contactable through the app. ● Know the price and pick-up time of your ride before you order. ● Clean cabs with professional and friendly drivers. ● The only app with Rewards and benefits ● On demand rides or scheduled for peace of mind. ● Multiple cab types offering the most comprehensive choice.and Gozo. Benefit from regular promotions open to all Circle members. Monitor your points and position within the App through the Circle dashboard. Your points start counting from your very first ride! ● Lost and found service. ● Pay by credit card in App, cash or on account. ● Track your cab in real time, with status notifications. ● Call your driver at any time. ● Efficient airport transfers for travel comfort. eCabs mission is driven by our supportive brand values and set in motion by the passion we have for our industry and our clients. We are here to bring fast, reliable and affordable transport through the streets of Malta and beyond. Book your rides with a few taps on eCabs App: 1. Easily set your destination 2. Choose your preferred eCabs type 3. Request the ride 4. Follow your driver’s live location 5. Enjoy travelling to your destination in comfort 6. Leave a positive rating and pay! Questions? Get in touch via crm@ecabs.com.mt or visit https://www.ecabs.com.mt Want to drive for eCabs? Check us out on https://ecabs.com.mt/partners Follow us on social media for updates, discounts and offers: Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/eCabsmalta Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/eCabsmalta Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ecabsmalta

Screenshots

TaxiMe Client4 screens
eCabs4 screens

Verdict

The call

TaxiMe Client and eCabs both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of eCabs's written reviews are positive against 53% of TaxiMe Client's. TaxiMe Client's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TaxiMe Client against 4.9 for eCabs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of TaxiMe Client's written reviews are positive against 65% of eCabs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaxiMe Client ships an update fortnightly, eCabs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TaxiMe Client versus eCabs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaxiMe ClienteCabs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)4.9 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAXIME OODeCabs

Customer experience

TaxiMe Client

All ratings1,471 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative43.2%

eCabs

All ratings1,009 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative31.8%

User reviews

TaxiMe Client

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 💡 Convenient for foreigners
  • 👍 Friendly and professional drivers
  • 🚕 Works well in Sofia

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable app
  • 🚫 Drivers don't show up or overcharge
  • 💳 Issues with payment and account setup
  • 🌐 App only in Bulgarian, no English option

eCabs

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Early pickup and hassle-free service
  • 👍 Polite and professional drivers
  • 👍 Reliable and efficient transportation
  • 👍 Clean and comfortable cars
  • 👍 Reasonable and competitive prices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with payment processing
  • 🐛 Unreliable pickup times and delays
  • 🐛 Lack of customer support and communication
  • 🐛 Inconsistent service quality

Bugs and requests

TaxiMe Client

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Account creation/login issues
  • Crashes and freezes when using the app
  • Inaccurate pricing and destination changes
  • Inability to contact customer support

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to save payment methods
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Provide English language support
  • Allow booking for others (e.g. family members)

eCabs

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Registration process issues with SMS verification
  • Inaccurate driver location and ETA information
  • Inability to cancel rides without fees

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add tip feature in the app
  • Improve app functionality to allow trip editing
  • Provide designated pickup points for major locations

In-app purchases

None

TaxiMe Client

No in-app purchases

None

eCabs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaxiMe Client free?
TaxiMe Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eCabs free?
eCabs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TaxiMe Client or eCabs?
eCabs is rated higher. TaxiMe Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while eCabs averages 4.9 from 1K ratings.
Do TaxiMe Client or eCabs have ads?
Neither TaxiMe Client nor eCabs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaxiMe Client or eCabs?
TaxiMe Client ships an update fortnightly, and eCabs every 3 weeks. Most recently, TaxiMe Client was updated on September 20, 2026 and eCabs on September 19, 2026.

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