# kotobike-Bike Sharing — Smart bike sharing for tourism

> Smart bike sharing system for tourism and daily use. (iPhone/iPad app by 株式会社きゅうべえ.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotobike-bike-sharing/id1446396991 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [株式会社きゅうべえ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446396990)
- Category: Travel, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2019-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotobike-bike-sharing/id1446396991/reviews.md

## What is kotobike?

kotobike is a smart bike sharing system which serves tourism, commute and any other daily use by easily operating through APP

## Key features

- Smart bike sharing system
- App-based operation
- Serves tourism needs
- Supports daily commutes
- Easy bike rental

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotobike-bike-sharing/id1446396991/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Poor maintenance

*2023-06-26*

The bike I rented was flagged for requiring maintenance before it was rented but this was not known to me when I rented it. I was not able to “lock the bike” to return it and the lock latch was jammed. I spent 1 hour trying to lock it and calling the service center only to receive an email saying it was still being rented and I was being charged 24 hours later. In the end they still charged me the full 6 hour rental fee even though I rode the bike 30 minutes. Would NOT use this company again until some changes are made to their software.

### 4/5 — Fun and Convenient for a one time trip

*2023-04-16*

Fun and Convenient since it was right next to my hotel, bike was kind of hard to steer and the gears were okay.

### 1/5 — They are a long way from calling this bike sharing

*2019-10-08*

I wouldn’t suggest using this service app. The app itself works good. However operations on the ground are complete nightmare. Unlike some bike sharing programs for example in Singapore, here you have to return the bike to one of their stations. Ultimately this is ok except they don’t have enough of them. The problem doesn’t end there. Even if you are lucky to have one around you it you might not be able to return your bike because they only have 2 or 3 stands. In other words if you need to return your bike say closer to your hotel you may be 12 kilometers from a stand that has available spots which defeats the purpose of the whole idea.

## Frequently asked questions about kotobike

### What is kotobike used for?

kotobike is a smart bike sharing system designed for tourism, daily commutes, and other everyday uses. It allows users to easily rent and operate bikes through its dedicated application.

### Is kotobike free to use?

Yes, kotobike is available for free. The app itself does not have a purchase price, and it does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does kotobike support?

kotobike is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on popular Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is kotobike updated?

The latest version of kotobike is 3.0.10, and it was last updated on August 29, 2024. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What is the age rating for kotobike?

kotobike has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### What is the user feedback on kotobike?

kotobike has a rating of 2.8 stars based on 4 ratings. This suggests that user satisfaction may be mixed.

### When was kotobike first released?

kotobike was first released on February 13, 2019. It has been available for users for several years.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.10 — 2024-08-29

Thank you for always using Kotobike.
In this release, we have added an IC card management function and a price list menu.

### 3.0.6 — 2024-04-08

Thank you for always using kotobike.
This version includes minor revisions.

### 3.0.2 — 2022-10-17

Thank you for using kotobike.
This version contains minor fixes.

### 3.0.1 — 2022-10-13

Thank you for using kotobike.
This version contains minor fixes.

### 3.0.0 — 2022-10-12

Thank you for using kotobike.
In this version, we are adding a usage plan.

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*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 2026-06-10.*