App for Devon vs Need
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
App for Devon
Discover the best attractions, dining, shopping, and events in Devon. This free app keeps visitors and residents informed about everything the region has to offer, with new venues added regularly.
- Discover attractions
- Find restaurants and pubs
- Explore shops and clubs
- Search for activities
- View accommodation options
- Access event listings
- Find vouchers
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App For Devon is an all-encompassing FREE mobile phone app to keep visitors and residents informed of what Devon has to offer. Search the best attractions, restaurants, pubs, clubs, activities, shops, accommodation, vouchers, events and much more. We're working hard adding new data all the time. If your favourite Devon venues aren't included yet, they should be added over the coming weeks. If you'd like your café, pub or attraction adding to the app, please get in touch via the App for Devon website.
Need
Easily book and track taxis with this updated passenger app. Features include real-time vehicle tracking, status notifications, and flexible payment options. Schedule rides for specific times and save favorite locations for quick bookings.
- Order a taxi
- Cancel a booking
- Track vehicle location
- Real-time status notifications
- Pay by cash or card
- Schedule future pick-ups
- Save favorite locations
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Presenting the brand new version of the Need-A-Cab Plymouth passenger app. Besides the new design and powerful capabilities, the new passenger app allows for much better location tracking with minimal battery usage. 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: App for Devon at 75% against Need's 52%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App for Devon | Need |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 52.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seymac Distribution LTD | TAXI SERVICES (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED |
Customer experience
App for Devon
Need
In-app purchases
App for Devon
No in-app purchases
Need
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is App for Devon free?
Is Need free?
Do App for Devon or Need have ads?
Which is updated more often, App for Devon or Need?
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