Flywheel - The Taxi App

Name: Flywheel - The Taxi App
Rating: 2.1 (972 reviews)
Author: Flywheel Software

By: Flywheel Software

Flywheel is the easiest way to get a taxi cab with your Android smartphone!

Features & Capabilities

Flywheel is a user-friendly taxi app currently available in San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Sacramento, and San Diego. With just two taps on your Android smartphone, you can request a licensed taxi cab effortlessly. The app notifies you when your taxi arrives and allows you to pay automatically without cash. Features include real-time cab tracking on a map, direct driver calls, and flat-rate fares available in several areas, ensuring value and reliability.

Renowned tech publications praise Flywheel for its seamless interface and fresh design. Whether traveling to the airport or navigating the city, Flywheel offers a dependable, convenient, and cost-effective taxi service backed by excellent customer support to resolve any issues promptly.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

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Downloads:

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Version:

6.0.66 Last updated: 2025-09-22

Version code:

614

Creation date:

2011-09-12

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

23.23MB

Email:

fe*****@flywheel.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 169,250 ▲ 1,307

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Developed by:

Flywheel Software

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.upstartmobile.Cabulous

Email:

fe*****@flywheel.com

Website:

http://www.flywheel.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's support for traditional taxi drivers and generally good drivers, with some praising the ease of use and developer responsiveness. However, many report significant issues such as frequent crashes, troublesome driver behaviors including cancellations and unpaid fares, poor address input and map functions, intrusive permission requests, and lack of effective customer support. These problems hinder usability and reliability, leading some users to uninstall the app despite their preference to support taxi services.

Pros

Supports traditional taxi drivers, allowing users to avoid rideshare services.
Drivers generally are great and provide good service.
Allows recovery of lost items quickly through communication with drivers.
The app is user friendly for some users, making it easy to use and understand.
Responsive development team addressing user issues.

Cons

Frequent app crashes during login or startup, especially on certain devices.
Driver and payment issues: drivers cancel rides often, are paid late or not at all, and sometimes take longer routes to inflate fares.
Poor app functionality: difficulty entering or recognizing addresses, map issues, and lack of price quotes before rides.
Privacy concerns: app requires intrusive permissions like phone calls, contacts, camera, and messages without clear justification.
Lack of proper support: inability to contact customer service from within the app, making issue resolution difficult.

Recent reviews

App could function better if completely revamped via vibe coding. Oath implemented improperly. Can't search for rides outside your immediate vicinity.

Om*****, 2026-03-01

Completely unusable. Freezes at main pop up asking to send SMS messages. Fail.

Te*****, 2025-11-22

As a regular tourist in San Francisco I wanted to support local companies instead of using Uber, but this app doesn't let foreign phone numbers sign up (I'm from the UK) so unfortunately I can't use it. Signing up with my Google Account just says 'Action Failed'. The developers should look at adding this functionality - I can use Uber. I can use Lyft. I can use Waymo. I can't use Flywheel.