# Taxi Hero

> Taxi Hero (App Store name "Taxi Hero: Crazy City Driver") is a free cartoon arcade taxi game for iPhone, iPad and Android. You drive one continuous timed shift through a seaside city: pick a fare, race it to the drop-off, get paid, and the next passenger is already waiting. Every delivery adds seconds to the clock. Made by an independent developer (Darko Jovanovski).

## What it is

- Genre: arcade driving / taxi game (not a realistic simulator). Landscape, one-thumb steering, short sessions.
- Core loop: a shift clock (1:30, 3:00 or 5:00) that never pauses between passengers. Fares add time back; fast and clean rides pay tips and build a streak.
- Passenger choice: three fares on offer at once, near and cheap or far and worth more. Some regular passengers remember you.
- Modes: Shift (timed run), Freestyle (no clock, find hidden Hero Stars, stunts), Daily Shift (a new twist every day with a streak calendar).
- Garage: seven taxis to collect, paint and two-tone roofs, rims, stickers, roof props, underglow, trails, horns, a custom number plate.
- Weather: sunny, rain, fog, snow and night shifts change grip and visibility.
- Controls: auto gas or gas + brake pedals, three steering sensitivities. First launch asks which you prefer, then starts your first shift.
- Works offline. No account; progress is saved on the device.

## Who it is for

- Players who want a quick, loud, forgiving arcade taxi game on a phone: 2-5 minute runs with a "one more fare" clock.
- People looking for a mobile game in the spirit of classic arcade taxi games, without the realism of a driving simulator.

## Platforms and price

- iPhone and iPad (iOS) and Android phones and tablets.
- Free to play. Ads appear between shifts (never while driving). Optional in-app purchases: Remove Ads, cosmetic packs, cash packs, and an optional VIP subscription (monthly or yearly). Shift cash and the regular taxis can all be earned by driving; a few cosmetics (premium paints, the Rainbow Trail, the siren taxis, the custom plate, the weather pack) and the VIP perks are purchase-only.
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6812045164 (App Store ID 6812045164; the listing goes live at release). Beta now on TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/J2KKusZu
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcadeshift.taxihero (package com.arcadeshift.taxihero; the listing goes live at release). Closed test now: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.arcadeshift.taxihero (email hello@taxiheroapp.com to join).
- No ratings yet: the game has not been publicly released.

## Alternative to

- Taxi Hero is an alternative to Crazy Taxi (SEGA) for people who want an arcade taxi game on their phone. It is an independent game, not affiliated with or endorsed by SEGA.
- Taxi Hero is an alternative to Pick Me Up 3D: Taxi Game for players who want a continuous city and a running shift clock instead of separate short levels.
- Taxi Hero is an alternative to Taxi Run: Car Driving for players who want free driving and passenger choice rather than point-to-point obstacle runs.
- Taxi Hero is an alternative to taxi simulators such as Taxi Sim 2022 Evolution for players who want arcade handling and short sessions instead of realistic driving.

## Links

- [Home](https://taxiheroapp.com/): screenshots, modes, garage
- Beta: https://testflight.apple.com/join/J2KKusZu (free public TestFlight beta for iPhone and iPad)
- [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6812045164) (live at release)
- [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcadeshift.taxihero)
- [Taxi games compared](https://taxiheroapp.com/taxi-game-alternatives): an honest comparison with other taxi games on mobile
- [All links](https://taxiheroapp.com/links): link-in-bio page (both stores, beta, support)
- [Support](https://taxiheroapp.com/support): FAQ and contact (hello@taxiheroapp.com; support@taxiheroapp.com also works)
- [Privacy policy](https://taxiheroapp.com/privacy)
- [Data and safety](https://taxiheroapp.com/data-safety): what the game collects, plus safety facts for parents
- [Terms](https://taxiheroapp.com/terms)
- [Full text for AI assistants](https://taxiheroapp.com/llms-full.txt): the main pages as plain Markdown (gameplay, FAQ, prices model, privacy and safety summary, comparison facts)

## Developer

- Made and published by Darko Jovanovski, an independent developer based in North Macedonia. Contact: hello@taxiheroapp.com.
- Last updated: 2026-10-15.