# COGICOGI SMART! vs HELLO CYCLING

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | COGICOGI SMART! | HELLO CYCLING |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogicogi-smart/id1002332047/reviews) | **[2.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-cycling/id1216653677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **12.5% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOTOAKI NAKAJIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002332046) | [OPENSTREET CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216653676) |

## What reviewers say

### COGICOGI SMART!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogicogi-smart/id1002332047)

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.

**Highlights:** Bike sharing service, Multiple rental ports, Flexible pick-up/drop-off, Quick registration, Hourly rental options, Monthly and daily plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HELLO CYCLING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-cycling/id1216653677)

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.

**Highlights:** Electric-assist bicycles, App-based reservations, Flexible rental periods, Multiple bike reservations, IC card rental option, Nationwide station network

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for short rentals
- 👍 Good for commuting/business
- 👍 Fun to ride
- 👍 Reasonable pricing (for some)
- 👍 Map and battery display improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot create account with foreign numbers
- ❌ SMS verification fails for international numbers
- ❌ App only in Japanese (no English option)
- ❌ Limited phone number options
- ❌ Bikes often have dead batteries

**Reported bugs**

- SMS verification code not received
- App crashes or freezes
- Cannot create account
- Return station full error
- Bike lock not working

**Requested features**

- Allow email verification
- Add English language option
- Support more international phone numbers
- Improve SMS verification system
- Add option to reserve bikes for longer periods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is COGICOGI SMART! free?

COGICOGI SMART! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HELLO CYCLING free?

HELLO CYCLING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, COGICOGI SMART! or HELLO CYCLING?

HELLO CYCLING is rated higher. COGICOGI SMART! averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HELLO CYCLING averages 2.7 from 102 ratings.

### Do COGICOGI SMART! or HELLO CYCLING have ads?

Neither COGICOGI SMART! nor HELLO CYCLING shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*