Comparison

Metro Bike Share vs eXactnav

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

Head to head
About

Metro Bike Share

Access bikes 24/7 for short trips, leisure, or transit connections in various Los Angeles County areas. The app allows quick unlocking, pass management, trip history viewing, and station location. Enjoy rewards and refer friends for benefits.

Highlights
  • Quick bike unlocking
  • Purchase and renew passes
  • View trip history
  • Find nearby stations
  • Access Pedal Perks rewards
  • Refer a friend program
Features
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Metro Bike Share makes bikes available 24/7, 365 days a year in Downtown LA, Central LA, Hollywood, North Hollywood, and on the Westside.  With 220 stations and over 1500 self-service bikes, Metro Bike Share is a convenient option for short trips, leisure and connecting bus and rail transit systems.  Riding a Metro Bike is the fast, easy, and fun way to ride. Simply release it, ride it and return it! With the Metro Bike Share app you can: • Quickly unlock a Metro Bike anywhere • Purchase or renew Metro Bike Share passes  • Access your trip history and account information  • Find the station nearest you  • Access Pedal Perks to view and redeem points for unique gear  • Access your unique code for the Refer a Friend program  • Contact customer service by text, phone or email  • Give real time feedback using the Rate Your Ride feature

About

eXactnav

Find, navigate to, and pay for parking all in one app. See real-time availability of parking zones and individual spots, including various types like accessible and EV stalls. Save favorite locations and access parking history for easy return trips.

Highlights
  • Real-time parking availability
  • Navigate to selected spots/zones
  • Seamless in-app payment
  • Parking history and favorites
  • Notifications for availability
  • Support for various parking types
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Find, Navigate and Pay for parking…. all from one amazing app! eXactnav™ from eleven-x® provides the best experience for drivers to quickly and easily find available parking, be guided directly to the available location, and pay for their stay. The eXactnav parking app works with eleven-x’s eXactpark™ smart parking platform to make it easy for drivers to see, in 24/7 real-time, the availability of an entire parking zone or individual parking spots as well as the cost for parking in those locations. The app also guides drivers to the space or zone of their choice and allows them to pay with a simple tap of the app. How Does eXactnav Work? Find Available Parking in Real-Time With eXactnav, drivers can view real-time parking availability across multiple space types or zones, helping them park smarter and faster. See availability by parking space types including: • Regular – Paid • Regular – Free • Accessible (ADA) • EV stalls • Quickstop • Reservations • Motorcycle • Loading zones Bonus Features: • Parking History: Access previously used spaces and zones for easy return trips • Favorites: Save preferred parking locations for one-tap navigation next time Navigate Easily to A Selected Space or Zone Destination Whether parking near an event, office, or shopping area, eXactnav provides smart parking navigation to guide drivers right to the spot they choose. Easy-to-use options to select: • Individual spots • Zones • Destination • You can also maintain Favorites and Parking History Notifications: • Occupancy Status - receive a notification on low zone parking space availability, or, if navigating to a space with a sensor that becomes occupied, alternatives will be suggested based on availability nearest to your initial selection • Availability - select a space in advance and receive a notification when it becomes available Pay Seamlessly – No Tickets or Machines • Simply tap on the payment provider of choice to finalize payment • Payment feature is available where supported What about data collection? eXactnav does not collect or maintain any personal data or even vehicle data such as license plate details. Have a question or need some help? Connect with us at https://support.eleven-x.com or email us at exactnav.support@eleven-x.com. Our customer service team is ready to help! Find us at: Web - https://eleven-x.com eXactnav - https://eleven-x.com/exactnav Be sure to review the app to give us your feedback!

Screenshots

Metro Bike Share4 screens
eXactnav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eXactnav at 100% against Metro Bike Share's 23%. eXactnav also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Metro Bike Share's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (512 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metro Bike Share holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metro Bike Share has 512 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Metro Bike Share's written reviews are positive against 100% of eXactnav's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metro Bike Share ships an update every 6 weeks, eXactnav every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Metro Bike Share versus eXactnav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetro Bike ShareeXactnav
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (512 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews22.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings512 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB24 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBicycle Transit Systemseleven-x

Customer experience

Metro Bike Share

All ratings496 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive22.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative73.1%

eXactnav

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Metro Bike Share

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bikes not registering as returned
  • Login and payment issues
  • Incorrect bike location tracking

Requested features

3 requests
  • More electric bike options
  • Integration with TAP cards
  • Improved app stability and UX

eXactnav

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Metro Bike Share

No in-app purchases

None

eXactnav

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metro Bike Share free?
Metro Bike Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eXactnav free?
eXactnav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metro Bike Share or eXactnav?
Metro Bike Share is rated higher. Metro Bike Share averages 4.3 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while eXactnav averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Metro Bike Share or eXactnav have ads?
Neither Metro Bike Share nor eXactnav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metro Bike Share or eXactnav?
Metro Bike Share ships an update every 6 weeks, and eXactnav every 6 months. Most recently, Metro Bike Share was updated on November 11, 2026 and eXactnav on November 3, 2026.

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