# D.C. Bikes — A One-Tap Capital Bike Share App — user reviews > 30 indexed App Store user reviews of D.C. Bikes by Urban Apps, rated 2.70/5 from 19 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-bikes-a-one-tap-capital-bike-share-app/id772029976/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dc-bikes-a-one-tap-capital-bike-share-app/id772029976.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 6 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 8 ## Newest reviews (10 of 30) ### 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. ### 2/5 — Outdated but works *2016-11-02, version 1.4* Apple now warns me when I open this old app that it might slow down my phone ### 2/5 — Functionality issues *2016-05-10* Works ok at best, often takes an exceedingly long time (1-2 mins or more) to load in info after enabling location services. Also usually has major issues when trying to swipe for other nearby stations- sometimes works, usually doesn't. Overall poor. ### 3/5 — Functional, but corners were cut to make it work *2016-04-13* It does what it advertises. It will get you to the closest bike share rack. That being said there are a few problems. 1. "Use current location". The application only allows you to set "use current location" to 'always' and 'never'. If you do not go into your settings when not using the app it will drain your battery unnecessarily. The app should be updated to allow 'only when using the application'. If battery life is a concern for you I would avoid this app until this bug has been fixed. 2. I am always prompted to "install google apps" although I have it installed and integrated with other apps. From what I can tell this bug is more of a cosmetic annoyance than a functional impedance. ### 2/5 — DC Bike Share App *2015-11-01* Jury is still out....my first huddle is trying to find the search option. ..which after ten minutes still don't see one. This app used to be easy to use so looking at other reviews this app may need a lot of work to keep peeps onboard ### 3/5 — Ads block bike/dock count in map view *2015-08-31* I can't turn off the ads, every time I try it does not save. The ads show up on top of the bike and sock count- makes it impossible to plan when on metro ### 1/5 — Needs always on location *2015-06-29, version 1.4* Ugh ### 1/5 — No map *2015-06-28, version 1.4* I'd personally rather view a map then a compass. ### 2/5 — Good app but why do you ALWAYS need my location? *2015-06-21* I can understand the app needing my location when I'm using it, but all the time? Even when I'm not using the app? Makes no sense. For that I give it 3 stars. Change the app so that it uses location services only when I'm using the app? Then it's a 5 star app. ### 2/5 — Someone must have called in sick today *2015-05-21, version 1.4* Love the bike share but today no place in the five stations near my house to dock. Thank god the metro was running - well barely ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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!!!! ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — Location Allowed All the Time? *2016-09-10, version 1.4* There's absolutely no reason to permanently have location on - add an "Only when this app is open". This app would be a clean 5 stars otherwise. ### 1/5 — Unnecessary permissions and bad advertising *2016-07-31* The app requires you to always share your location which is unnecessary and means they are selling your location data. Additionally, the advertisements cover up key things like number of bikes and available spots making the app useless. ### 1/5 — Only works if you allow it track location at all times *2016-05-08, version 1.4* Such a data waste! ### 1/5 — Very disappointed *2015-11-05* This app REQUIRES you to allow them to access your location WHEN THE APP IS TURNED OFF or else they won't let you use the app at all. There is NO reason they need my location, especially when I am not even using the app. For that matter, I shouldn't have to authorize location services at all; I am perfectly capable of manually looking at the map and figuring out where I am. Big brother is watching. ### 1/5 — Location at all times? *2015-08-21, version 1.4* You definitely don't need my location when I'm not using the app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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 ### 5/5 — Super helpful app *2016-08-29* Saves me during the morning rush when I'm scrambling for a dock downtown. Very useful app. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2016-03-09* Very easy to find a station based on current location ### 5/5 — Fantastic.! *2016-01-29* Clean interface, easy to use, everything you need in one place while biking around DC. ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2015-09-07* The app I've been waiting for. I usually need a bike or an empty dock in a hurry. I guess fiddling with maps is fine for casual users, but I use Capital Bike Share all the time! Which is why I am also fine with Location Services being set to Always. It is worth it to not have to wait for the app to figure out where I am before telling me the location of the closest bike or empty dock. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Definitely the easiest app! *2014-09-12* Seriously, good job. ### 5/5 — Well designed *2014-03-18* The app had a good balance of function and ease of use. There's also a timer to remind me to rerack. ### 4/5 — Great gateway for a novice wanting to explore bike riding *2016-09-22* Sure it's not perfect, but once you get by ones need for perfection, it is indeed amazing! I am hoping to become a bike rider and Capital Bile has provided such an opportunity. Thanks! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*