# D.C. Bikes — A One-Tap Capital Bike Share App

> Capital Bike Share station locator and rental timer. (iPhone/iPad app by Urban Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-bikes-a-one-tap-capital-bike-share-app/id772029976 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Urban Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/285538315)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2014-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-bikes-a-one-tap-capital-bike-share-app/id772029976/reviews.md

## What is D.C. Bikes?

D.C. Bikes is a simple and easy-to-use App that helps you locate the closest Capital Bike Share™ docking station. With one tap you can find the closest Capital Bike Share station, how far away it is and in which direction, and how many available bikes and docks it currently has.

Find out how many available docks there are at your destination easily with the full-map mode. You can even set a ride timer to help track your Capital Bike Share rental and prevent late fees.

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D.C. Bikes is not affiliated with, or endorsed by Capital Bike Share, Motivate or Motivate Bicycle Share, Inc. Motivate® and Capital Bike Share™ are registered trademarks of Motivate Bicycle Share, Inc. All rights are reserved by the respective owners.

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## Key features

- Locate closest docking station
- View bike and dock availability
- Map view of stations
- Set ride timer
- Check station distance and direction

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-bikes-a-one-tap-capital-bike-share-app/id772029976/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not the real bikeshare, freezes phone

*2019-01-23*

You can’t use this to actually rent the bike, and the app freezes and closes in about 60 seconds. This is fun in theory, but it’s not the real app.  I’m not sure why Apple would let this app rank higher in a search over the apps that people actually need and use.

### 2/5 — NOT the official DC bikeshare app

*2018-07-08*

Wish I'd looked more closely before paying (99 cents) for ad-free. Thought a review could help others avoid the error.

### 5/5 — Awesome streamlined interface

*2017-07-14*

Dc Bikes really makes finding the few closest docks super easy… especially when using one handed on a bike.

### 1/5 — Very poor

*2017-06-12, version 1.4*

Difficult to zoom and move map
Adds at bottom of screen cover the buttons you need to use the app!!!!

### 5/5 — Basic and Effective

*2017-05-20*

It does exactly what it's supposed to. It indicates the location of bike stands around DC, as well as the number of available bikes at each stand. Pretty simple and direct.

### 5/5 — Works well

*2017-05-06*

Easy to use & good functionality

### 1/5 — Location services always on

*2017-04-23, version 1.4*

App accomplishes the bare minimum of what it needs to do, but absolutely should not require location services to be on at all times.

### 1/5 — Ads make it impossible to use

*2016-12-08*

The location of the banner ads make it impossible to view the number of bikes available in the map mode. This makes the app unusable. You have to make an in-app purchase to banish the advertisements. Do not waste your time.

### 2/5 — Outdated but works

*2016-11-02, version 1.4*

Apple now warns me when I open this old app that it might slow down my phone

### 1/5 — No regard for privacy!!!

*2016-09-22, version 1.4*

Do NOT download this app. It requires that you give it access to your location ALWAYS, even when not using the app.

## Frequently asked questions about D.C. Bikes

### What does the D.C. Bikes app do?

The D.C. Bikes app helps you find the closest Capital Bike Share docking station. It shows you how far away the station is, in which direction, and the number of available bikes and docks. You can also set a ride timer to help manage your rentals.

### How do I find available bikes and docks?

The app displays the number of available bikes and docks at each station. You can view this information directly on the map mode, allowing you to easily see real-time availability before heading to a station.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use for its core features. However, it does have in-app purchases, which may offer additional functionalities or customization options for users.

### What are the benefits of using the ride timer?

The ride timer feature helps you keep track of your Capital Bike Share rental duration. This can be particularly useful for preventing unexpected late fees by reminding you of your rental time.

### Is this app officially affiliated with Capital Bike Share?

No, D.C. Bikes is not affiliated with, or endorsed by Capital Bike Share, Motivate, or Motivate Bicycle Share, Inc. It is a third-party application developed to assist users of the Capital Bike Share system.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.7 — 2017-07-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

◊ Minor bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.6 — 2017-07-13

◊ App no longer requires location when not in use
◊ Optimized for iOS 11
◊ Minor bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.4 — 2014-07-26

◊ Fixed the compass calibration bug that caused the app to show it more frequently than necessary.
◊ Minor bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.3.1 — 2014-01-21

No release notes.

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