# BCycle — Bike share

> Official bike share companion app for finding stations and checking bike availability. (iPhone/iPad app by Bicycle Transit Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcycle/id371185597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bicycle Transit Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071466133)
- Category: Travel, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5,486 App Store ratings · 220 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2010-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcycle/id371185597/reviews.md

## What is BCycle?

The BCycle app is the official companion for BCycle-powered bike share systems. Bike share is public transportation designed for short trips between stations. The app helps riders find BCycle stations and see real-time bike and dock availability.


The app supports signups and bike checkouts for Santa Barbara BCycle, Santa Cruz BCycle, Boulder BCycle, Pacers Bikeshare, BikeLNK, Heartland Bike Share, Red Bike, Greenville BCycle, Nashville BCycle, San Antonio BCycle, GREENbike, Bublr Bikes, Madison BCycle, and more.

## Key features

- Find BCycle stations
- Real-time bike availability
- Real-time dock availability
- Supports multiple BCycle systems
- Bike checkout support

## Chart rankings

- #202 in Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

## What do users think of BCycle?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚲 Fun way to explore the city
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Unreliable battery life and charge levels
- 📍 Inaccurate station availability information
- 💳 Unclear and confusing pricing structure
- 🤖 Poor customer service and support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bikes not properly registering as returned
- App failing to unlock bikes at stations
- Unexpected charges and billing issues

**Most requested features**

- Ability to reserve bikes in advance
- Option to extend rental period without additional fees
- Integration with navigation apps for route planning
- Real-time battery/charge level indicators for bikes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 220)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcycle/id371185597/reviews.md

### 1/5 — $20 hold?

*2026-08-29, version 5.11.0*

I used to enjoy this service but now it tried to put a $20 hold on my card so I chose to walk instead. Get rid of this new money holding thing or i will never ride a bcycle again

### 1/5 — Bs

*2026-08-24, version 5.11.0*

They take random charges with no explanation after you ride the bikes then ghost you

### 1/5 — App sucks

*2026-08-22, version 5.11.0*

Yes it’s very convenient sometimes but I swear half the time there is a bike at a station the app just won’t let me take it

### 5/5 — Upgrades People, Upgrades

*2026-08-10, version 5.10.5*

If you don’t have an e-bike or bicycle this can be a real game changer!! They just opened up stations in Longmont, and they’re all over central Boulder. You can take advantage of the beautiful bike paths or daily commute to a lot of areas. Sure it’s not perfect, but they’re always friendly and pretty quick to fix issues. Besides, not having this option would be a real bummer. 5 stars

### 1/5 — It just doesn’t work

*2026-07-25, version 5.10.5*

I have tried it twice now and when I try to unlock a bike it just thinks for a while and then it says

Checkout error

I already brought 3 $10 passes to try to get this to work but it just isn’t happening.

### 1/5 — Scammers

*2026-07-25, version 5.10.5*

I bought a bike ride yesterday and I went inside somewhere for a couple of minutes and when I came back outside my bike was gone. There was no way for me to lock the bike. I only paid for 2 hours for $15. But now they are trying to charge me $75 because the guy that took my bike was going on a joy ride. There was literally no way for me to cancel anything on the app. I only agreed to pay $15 for 2 hours the bike should have stopped charging me after 2 Hours!

### 1/5 — The worst

*2026-07-24, version 5.10.5*

Just got an account today to be able to bike home after work due to car issues. Since the start everything has been riddled with issues. First the app didn’t want to register my account because I had a bike open from 2021 (?), finally got a bike unlocked only for it to have no pedal assist. Docked it at another station to get another bike which also did not have pedal assist. Tried to dock that bike and none of the stations would take it. Called customer service basically only to be told if the bikes left out it’s my fault and I would be charged, only to then be hung up on. Turned what was supposed to be a breezy afternoon trip home into a major headache. I don’t recommend.

### 5/5 — Best Hack Ever

*2026-07-24, version 5.10.5*

For $30 you can ride all over Santa Barbara for a week or a month. Such a great way to go.

### 2/5 — Faulty charges and bike stations always empty

*2026-07-15, version 5.10.5*

Randomly charging my account for bikes i didnt use and lots of other issues to the point that i reach out to customer service about twice a week. The customer support does eventually resolve it with no additional charges, however it takes about half an hour and is unreliable. Also many of the bike stations are frequently empty. They need to do a better distribution of the bikes between the stations.

### 1/5 — Only available for US phone numbers

*2026-07-13, version 5.10.5*

Couldnt set up my a ccount because the app wont send the verification code to phone numbers outside the US

## Frequently asked questions about BCycle

### What does the BCycle app do?

The BCycle app serves as the official companion for BCycle-powered bike share systems. It allows users to locate nearby bike stations and view the real-time availability of both bikes and empty docks.

### Which bike share systems does the app support?

The app supports signups and bike checkouts for a wide range of BCycle-powered systems, including Santa Barbara BCycle, Santa Cruz BCycle, Boulder BCycle, Pacers Bikeshare, BikeLNK, Heartland Bike Share, Red Bike, Greenville BCycle, Nashville BCycle, San Antonio BCycle, GREENbike, Bublr Bikes, and Madison BCycle, among others.

### Is the BCycle app free to use?

Yes, the BCycle app is free to download and use. The app itself does not have any associated costs, though users will need to pay for the bike share service itself according to the terms of the local BCycle system.

### How does bike share work with this app?

Bike share is a form of public transportation designed for short trips between stations. With the app, you can find a station, see if bikes are available, and then use the app to check out a bike for your journey.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.11.0 — 2026-08-17

This version adds support for phone numbers outside the United States and Canada. Riders with international phone numbers can now enter their numbers accurately and receive SMS messages and notifications. Existing riders will be prompted to verify their phone numbers to ensure their profile information is accurate. This version also includes minor bug fixes.

### 5.10.5 — 2026-07-01

This release includes bug fixes and additional support for older OS versions.

### 5.10.3 — 2026-06-03

This version includes bug fixes related to payment processing, specifically for users who are checking out on a device with a non-U.S. region selected.

### 5.10.2 — 2026-05-26

This version includes a revised sign-up flow for new riders and updates to pass purchase workflows for previous riders to accommodate a better payment integration. Users who ride in a system that utilizes pre-authorization payment holds will see updates to the review screen, including the pre-authorization amount, for greater transparency around pass purchases.

### 5.9.1 — 2026-01-19

This version includes bug fixes and support for email verification.

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All apps by Bicycle Transit Systems: https://appshunter.io/developer/1071466133

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