Comparison

HK Taxi Fare vs Drive Split

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

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About

HK Taxi Fare

Features
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Know your taxi fare before you ride. Travel Hong Kong with confidence. HK Taxi Fare App is your all-in-one smart taxi companion, designed to help you estimate fares accurately, communicate with drivers easily, and stay in control of every journey. Whether you are a local commuter or an international visitor, this app gives you the tools you need to travel smarter, safer, and with complete peace of mind. Accurate Fare Estimates You Can Trust Stop guessing how much your taxi ride will cost. With HK Taxi Fare App, you can instantly calculate realistic fare estimates based on actual Hong Kong taxi pricing rules. Our system takes into account: Flagfall charges Distance-based fare increments Waiting time charges Tunnel tolls Additional surcharges Unlike basic calculators, this app provides a complete fare breakdown, so you always know exactly what you are paying for. No surprises. No overpaying. Just clarity. Live Fare Meter – Real-Time Fare Updates Experience a realistic taxi meter directly on your phone. With the Live Fare Meter, you can watch your fare increase in real time as your journey progresses. It behaves just like a real taxi meter, updating continuously based on movement and time. This feature is perfect for: Monitoring your trip cost live Understanding how fares accumulate Ensuring drivers follow the correct route Feeling more confident during the ride It’s not just an estimate — it’s a live experience. Smart Route Awareness Stay aware of your journey at all times. The app shows your live position along the route, helping you understand exactly where you are and how your trip is progressing. You can easily see: Your current location Your route to destination Progress along the journey This gives you better situational awareness and helps you avoid unnecessary detours. 60,000+ Hong Kong Locations (Chinese & English) Search and access over 60,000 locations across Hong Kong, fully available in both Chinese and English. Perfect for: Visitors unfamiliar with Chinese addresses Locals needing English translations Quick and accurate destination search You’ll always find the place you need, instantly. Translator Card with Cantonese Audio Communicating with taxi drivers has never been easier. The app provides a Show Driver Card that displays your destination clearly in Chinese. You can also play Cantonese voice audio, so drivers can hear the exact pronunciation. Features include: Clear Chinese destination display One-tap Cantonese audio playback Easy communication without typing or explaining This is especially helpful for tourists and non-Cantonese speakers. QR Code for Drivers Make navigation even easier. Generate a QR code that your driver can scan to instantly open the destination in their preferred map app (Apple Maps or Google Maps). No confusion. No miscommunication. Just scan and go. Trip Receipt – Generate & Share Keep a record of your journeys. With the Trip Receipt feature, you can instantly generate and share a clean, professional receipt that includes: Trip details Estimated fare Route information Perfect for: Expense claims Business travel Personal tracking Share it easily with just one tap. Designed for Both Locals and Visitors Whether you live in Hong Kong or are visiting for the first time, this app is built to make taxi travel simple and stress-free. For locals: Check fair pricing Track live fares Avoid unnecessary detours For visitors: Overcome language barriers Understand taxi costs Navigate with confidence Privacy First Your privacy matters. HK Taxi Fare App does not collect or store your personal data unnecessarily. Your searches and usage remain private. Fast, Simple, and Reliable Clean and intuitive interface Quick search and instant results Optimized for smooth performance Everything is designed to help you get what you need — fast.

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Drive Split

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DriveSplit(ドライブスプリット)は、友達同士のドライブや日帰り旅行の費用をかんたんに割り勘できるアプリです。 出発前に参加者を登録し、旅行中にかかったお金をその場で記録。解散前に「誰が・誰へ・いくら払うか」を自動で計算して、LINEなどへすぐ共有できます。 大学生のサークル旅行、レンタカー、カップルの日帰りドライブなど、「代表者1人が入力すれば終わる」割り勘にぴったりのシンプル設計です。アカウント登録は不要。オフラインでも使えます。 ■ こんなときに便利 ・サークルや友人グループの日帰りドライブ ・高速道路や駐車場が多い旅行 ・ガソリン代をみんなで分けたいとき ・レンタカー旅行の精算 ・片道だけ参加・現地合流など、負担を分けたいとき ■ できること ・ドライブの作成と参加者管理 ・ガソリン / 高速道路 / 駐車場 / レンタカー / 食事 / その他の記録 ・走行距離・燃費・単価からのガソリン代推定 ・途中参加者の負担割合(片道・現地合流など) ・「運転ありがとう」補正で運転者の負担を軽く ・誰が誰へいくら支払うかの自動精算 ・精算結果のテキスト共有・コピー ・共有用画像 / PDF出力(広告視聴またはPremium) ・オフライン完結・ログイン不要 ■ 使いかたはかんたん 1. 新しいドライブを作る 2. 費用が発生したらクイック追加 3. 最後に「精算する」をタップ 4. 結果をLINEなどで共有 他の参加者はアプリを入れなくてもOK。代表者だけが入力すれば精算できます。 ■ Drive Split Premium(買い切り) ・すべての広告を削除 ・共有画像・PDFをいつでも利用 ・旅行履歴を無制限に保存 ・旅行の複製など便利機能 無料でも基本の割り勘・精算・テキスト共有は利用できます。 DriveSplitで、ドライブの終わりをすっきり精算しましょう。

Screenshots

HK Taxi Fare1 screens
Drive Split4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HK Taxi Fare at 3 against Drive Split's 1. HK Taxi Fare also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HK Taxi Fare sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drive Split sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HK Taxi Fare versus Drive Split: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHK Taxi FareDrive Split
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKam Hung Cheungkohei yamane

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HK Taxi Fare

One-time1
  • Voice Translate the address in Cantonese$4.99
1 purchases

Drive Split

One-time1
  • プレミアム版$1.99

Questions

Is HK Taxi Fare free?
HK Taxi Fare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drive Split free?
Drive Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HK Taxi Fare or Drive Split have ads?
Both HK Taxi Fare and Drive Split show ads.

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