Texi Meter
By Baker Koussa
Texi Meter is a manual fare calculation utility for taxi and private drivers, designed to operate offline on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The tool removes the dependency on server-side connectivity for fare tracking, allowing drivers to maintain pricing transparency in areas with poor network coverage.
For Professional cab drivers and private transport operators requiring a manual fare calculation tool.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates trip costs based on distance and duration inputs.
Allows manual entry of base fare, per-mile, and per-minute rates to match local regulations.
Operates without internet connectivity during active trips.
How much does it cost?
Texi Meter is distributed as a free utility with no visible monetization or subscription gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
Texi Meter has seen no development activity for 582 days. With only a single version released since its inception and no updates in over 12 months, the app is classified as a zombie. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance, feature development, or operational support.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Texi Meter
How's the Travel market?
Texi Meter functions as a niche manual utility in the Travel category, lacking the automated GPS integration found in dominant ride-hailing platforms.
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Key takeaways for Texi Meter
Where is it heading?
The market for manual fare calculation is consolidating around automated, GPS-integrated solutions, leaving Texi Meter in a stagnant position. Without a pivot to automated tracking, the utility will likely remain a niche tool for specific, low-connectivity use cases.
- The 19-month release gap indicates the product is in maintenance mode, limiting its ability to capture market share from automated rivals.
- Offline functionality remains a stable differentiator for drivers in low-connectivity areas, providing a consistent, if limited, value proposition.
The SWOT
- Offline-first architecture removes connectivity dependency
- Customizable pricing inputs match local regulations
- Automated GPS-based distance tracking would remove manual friction
Next best moves
Pivot to automated GPS-based distance tracking because manual entry is a high-friction barrier → increase daily utility
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The lack of GPS automation is not a…
Read the full takeBottom line
Transitioning from a manual calculator to an automated GPS-based meter would unlock the utility for professional use, as the current manual-entry requirement limits the tool to a secondary reference role.
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Is Texi Meter suitable for professional taxi drivers?
Does Texi Meter require an internet connection?
How does Texi Meter compare to ride-hailing apps?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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