# eCabs vs eCab Austin

The clearest difference is ratings volume: eCabs at 1K against eCab Austin's 1. eCab Austin's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for eCabs against 5.0 for eCab Austin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eCabs has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | eCabs | eCab Austin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecabs-request-a-ride/id777550235/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecab-austin/id6468321298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 193 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eCabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420136983) | [Phone Support Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199080072) |

## What reviewers say

### eCabs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecabs-request-a-ride/id777550235)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### eCab Austin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecab-austin/id6468321298)

Book rides easily and track your driver in real-time. Manage your existing bookings and connect directly with customer support for assistance.

**Highlights:** Create ride bookings, Track driver location, Manage existing bookings, Direct customer support contact, Real-time updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eCabs free?

eCabs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is eCab Austin free?

eCab Austin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eCabs or eCab Austin?

eCab Austin is rated higher. eCabs averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while eCab Austin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do eCabs or eCab Austin have ads?

Neither eCabs nor eCab Austin shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*