Kovanen for iPhone

Quick summary

Kovanen is a free taxi-booking app for iPhone developed by Kovanen Yhtioet Oy. It operates across Finland, Sweden and Norway, and aims to simplify taxi reservations by combining in-app payments, trip tracking and scheduling tools into one interface.

Main benefits

• Pay for rides directly inside the app using your credit or debit card, removing the need to carry cash.
• Schedule rides ahead of time (pre-book) when you need a trip later.
• Get a guaranteed fare estimate before you confirm your booking so there are no surprises.
• Follow your driver on a live map while en route to your pickup point.
• Receive status notifications so you always know when the vehicle is approaching.
• See the taxi’s registration or car number displayed in the app to help you identify the cab.

How to request a taxi

• Open the app and choose the Pre-book option if you want a trip at a future date and time.
• Add your destination to obtain an upfront fixed fare for the journey.
• Tap the option for immediate pickup if you need a cab right away (often labeled “Travel Now” or similar).
• Confirm the reservation by tapping to finalize the booking; a nearby driver will be sent to your location.

Live tracking and pickup details

Once your booking is accepted, the map view will show your taxi’s progress in real time. You’ll get an alert when the vehicle is on its way, and the app displays the car number so you can match it to the vehicle that arrives. The same car number is typically visible on the rear of the taxi sign.

Options for corporate accounts

Businesses registering with Kovanen can choose invoicing or card-based corporate billing. Invoices and ride receipts can be sent straight to the company, helping reduce administrative work and streamline expense handling.

Alternative suggestion

If you’d like to explore other apps, GoCatch is a commonly recommended free alternative that provides similar taxi-booking functionality across the region.