COGICOGI SMART! vs HELLO CYCLING
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
COGICOGI SMART!
Rent a bicycle from various popular locations in Shibuya, Aoyama, and Daikanyama. Pick up and drop off your bike at any available port, with more locations being added. Registration is quick and easy, allowing immediate use after credit card setup.
- Bike sharing service
- Multiple rental ports
- Flexible pick-up/drop-off
- Quick registration
- Hourly rental options
- Monthly and daily plans
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◆代官山T-SITEやログロード代官山、Antenna<>WIRED CAFEなど、渋谷/青山/代官山の話題の場所、約20ヶ所で自転車を借りられるシェアサイクルCOGICOGI(コギコギ)。 ◆好きなポートで借りて、好きなポートで乗り捨てが可能。今後も順次ポートは拡大予定! ・ポートは随時増えていきます(場合により一時休止の場合もあります)ので最新の状況はアプリ内の「ポートマップ」よりご確認ください。 ◆アプリダウンロードから、登録完了までは約1分。その場で登録して利用できます。 ・ご利用にはクレジットカード登録が必要です。 ◆利用料金は毎回1時間までであれば基本料金のみで乗り放題! ・基本料金は月額会員は2,000円/月、1日会員は1,500円/日となります。 ・多くの方が自転車をシェア(共同利用)できるよう、1回あたり1時間以内でのご利用を推奨しております。 ・延長料金は、延長1時間ごとに100円です。 ・別途消費税がかかります。
HELLO CYCLING
Easily rent electric-assist bicycles and e-bikes from over 13,000 locations nationwide. Perfect for daily commutes, short errands, or sightseeing, offering a smooth and enjoyable ride. Reserve bikes, book return stations, and enjoy flexible rental periods starting from 30 minutes.
- Electric-assist bicycles
- App-based reservations
- Flexible rental periods
- Multiple bike reservations
- IC card rental option
- Nationwide station network
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HELLO CYCLING – Available at over 14,000 locations nationwide! From everyday use to sightseeing, HELLO CYCLING offers convenient electric-assist bicycles and e-bikes that make your ride smooth and enjoyable. 【Features of HELLO CYCLING】 Comfortable riding with electric-assist bicycles. Easily reserve a bike from your current location via the app, and even book your return station in advance. Rentals start from 30 minutes, making it convenient even for short trips. (Please note: Depending on the region, bikes may have different pricing structures. Check the app for exact fees.) Compatible with various local bike-sharing services: daicahri / Bell Sharing / SHONAN PEDAL / MY BIKE / Kantetsu Pedal / Mitochari / MaaS Cycle / Sunaotus Mobility / Harenohi Cycle / PULCLE / Izunaka Sharing / Surugano Cycle / CYCY / Hi!Cycling / Mikuchari, and more. By registering an IC card, you can rent a bike easily without making a reservation through the app. 【When to Use HELLO CYCLING】 Quick shopping trips or short-distance errands. Commuting to work or school, or other daily transportation. Leisure activities and sightseeing—make your trips more memorable. In case of emergencies such as train service suspensions or natural disasters. 【How to Use】 Register as a member – No monthly fees! Sign-up takes just 1 minute. You can register an account with your email address, Apple ID, Yahoo! JAPAN ID, or other available options. Find a HELLO CYCLING station – After free registration, open the app, select your desired area, and reserve a nearby bike. Unlock the bike – Confirm your “bike number” in the app and press the unlock button. Ride comfortably to your destination – Electric-assist bicycles make your journey easy. Prices start from ¥160 per 30 minutes. (Check the app for pricing details as fees vary by region.) Return the bike – Park at your chosen station, manually lock the bike, and press the “RETURN” button on the key. 【Payment Methods】 PayPay Credit Card Mobile Carrier Billing (NTT Docomo, au, SoftBank) Yahoo! Wallet WebMoney For more payment options, check the official website or app. 【Important Notes】 Please read the Terms of Use before riding. The app uses your device’s location services and Bluetooth function. Pricing plans differ by area.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: COGICOGI SMART! at free against HELLO CYCLING's free with in-app purchases. COGICOGI SMART! also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). HELLO CYCLING's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (102 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HELLO CYCLING holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HELLO CYCLING has 102 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of COGICOGI SMART!'s written reviews are positive against 6% of HELLO CYCLING's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | COGICOGI SMART! | HELLO CYCLING |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) | 2.7 (102 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews — better | 6.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 102 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOTOAKI NAKAJIMA | OPENSTREET CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
COGICOGI SMART!
HELLO CYCLING
Bugs and requests
COGICOGI SMART!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HELLO CYCLING
Reported bugs
11 issues- SMS verification code not received
- App crashes or freezes
- Cannot create account
- Return station full error
- Bike lock not working
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- Automatic return during short park
- App not responding during searches
- Inconsistent map data for return locations
- Notification issues
- Login issues with Apple ID
- Cannot accept email or card during signup
Requested features
17 requests- Allow email verification
- Add English language option
- Support more international phone numbers
- Improve SMS verification system
- Add option to reserve bikes for longer periods
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- Improve UI/UX for return process
- Increase number of return stations
- Allow returns to stations with no space
- Implement solar charging for bikes
- Offer more granular pricing tiers
- Add user rating system for bikes
- Provide audio navigation for maps
- Simplify bike usage instructions
- Display battery range information
- Include traffic rule information for new riders
- Add Korean language support
- Add Chinese language support
In-app purchases
COGICOGI SMART!
No in-app purchases
HELLO CYCLING
No in-app purchases
Questions
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