Comparison

北京一卡通 vs 北京当代Artloop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

北京一卡通

Free

🌟 Lifestyle

★ 1.5146 ratingsView app →

About

北京一卡通

Features

Read full description

北京一卡通 app已支持iPhone和Apple Watch开通北京手机一卡通。用户使用Apple Pay刷北京一卡通乘坐公交、地铁等公共交通工具，省去携带实体公交卡的不便，感受耳目一新的移动生活方式。用户也可以使用北京一卡通 app，在线完成对开通的北京一卡通手机充值，享受快人一步的感觉。主要功能有： • 开卡：使用iPhone和Apple Watch开通北京手机一卡通卡。 • 充值：完成对iPhone和Apple Watch中公交卡的充值。 • 退卡：不再使用卡时，可以将卡内余额及可退服务费退还至指定账户。 • 乘车码：享受扫码乘车的便捷。 • 更多功能：在线客服、交易记录查询、网点查询等。

About

北京当代Artloop

Features

Read full description

北京当代Artloop是北京当代艺博会的线上平台，包括艺术的资讯、展示、社交、票务等服务功能。

Screenshots

北京一卡通4 screens

北京当代Artloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 北京当代Artloop at every 3 weeks against 北京一卡通's every 2 months. 北京一卡通's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

北京一卡通 ships an update every 2 months, 北京当代Artloop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

北京一卡通 versus 北京当代Artloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	北京一卡通	北京当代Artloop
Price	Free	Free
Rating	1.5 (146 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	18.2% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	146 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	10.3 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	152 MB	60 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Beijing Municipal Administration & Communication Card Co., Ltd.	北京艺自由文化发展有限公司

Bugs and requests

北京一卡通

Reported bugs

71 issues

App crashes on startup
App crashes when enabling Face ID
App crashes when detecting VPN
Cannot connect with WeChat
Cannot sign up without Chinese cell number

Show 66 more

Verification code not received
Cannot log in
Randomly deducts money
App flashes and exits
4G connection fails to load
Cannot recharge for a whole day
Universal link fails
System busy error
Foreign phone numbers do not receive verification codes
Cannot select country/region for phone number
App detects VPN and crashes
Cannot recharge, money deducted but not credited
App requires forced upgrade to recharge
SMS verification not sent
Foreigners cannot upgrade/add money
Passport number not supported
App and phone card upgrade leads to health code association issues
Bus overcharging
App requires login for all actions
App bans specific nationalities
Recharge function shows unexpected error
Username requires letters, numbers, and underscores
Login button disabled for SMS login
Password input box disabled for username/password login
Feedback redirects to login view
Double charging on bus
Cannot scan code on city buses
QR code not refreshing at station
Charged full fare for whole trip when QR code fails
Physical card recharge fails to link with WeChat
Cannot perform real-name authentication with passport
Date/time picker for transaction appeal is unresponsive
App shows end of trip but charges full fare on next ride
Refunds for incorrect charges are not processed
Cannot input passport number for foreigners
Coupon not applied for discount
Lost card/money after phone flashing
No transaction history available
Cannot scan code on city buses
Cards disappear with money
Login does not support auto-fill or copy-paste
WeChat login experience is poor
Recharge fails, money deducted
Refund process stuck on 'refunding'
Customer service unprofessional and slow
Electronic invoice submission unresponsive
App takes a long time to open
Recharge fails, showing query timeout
Cannot use other payment methods
Existing balance cannot be used for recharge
Card disappears from wallet after a period
Face recognition fails
Sweep failed happens very often
Charge failed and money lost
Bus not easy to scan
Cannot use Alipay for recharge
Cannot log out of account
iPhone X crashes
Cannot download the app
Card disappears after phone loss
Digital card has a fee
Cannot bind existing physical card
Face ID causes app to crash
Server connectivity issues
App is slow and buggy
Incompatible with iOS 11.4

Requested features

11 requests

Improve real-time bus tracking
Add discount information
Improve transaction history display
Allow binding of existing physical cards
Improve customer support responsiveness

Show 6 more

Provide clearer instructions for bus scanning
Add dark mode
Improve login process (auto-fill, copy-paste)
Allow registration without Chinese phone number
Support passport numbers for foreigners
Improve refund process transparency

北京当代Artloop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

北京一卡通

No in-app purchases

None

北京当代Artloop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 北京一卡通 free?

北京一卡通 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is 北京当代Artloop free?

北京当代Artloop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do 北京一卡通 or 北京当代Artloop have ads?

Neither 北京一卡通 nor 北京当代Artloop shows ads.

Which is updated more often, 北京一卡通 or 北京当代Artloop?

北京一卡通 ships an update every 2 months, and 北京当代Artloop every 3 weeks. Most recently, 北京一卡通 was updated on October 18, 2026 and 北京当代Artloop on October 2, 2026.