Comparison

au海外放題 vs HELLO CYCLING

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

Head to head
About

au海外放題

Use your smartphone to access the internet in over 160 countries and regions without needing a Wi-Fi router. Pre-book the service in Japan for special rates and manage your usage abroad. Includes travel safety and convenience information.

Highlights
  • Pre-book international data service
  • Check remaining usage time abroad
  • Start service upon arrival
  • Usage guide
  • Display travel safety information
  • Display travel convenience information
Features
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■■■ご利用の皆様へ■■■​ Wi-Fiルーター不要!海外に行くなら、「au海外放題」! 「au海外放題」サービスを海外でお得・手軽・安心に利用できるアプリです。 本アプリを利用すると、いつものスマホだけで160以上の国・地域で日本と同じようにネットが使えます。 また本アプリで日本国内にて「au海外放題」サービスを事前予約していただくと、お得な料金でご利用いただけます。 主に以下の機能を提供します。 ・日本国内で「au海外放題」を事前予約する機能 ・海外到着後に、利用コースの残り時間確認やサービス利用開始を行う機能 ・「au海外放題」ご利用方法のガイド ・渡航先の外務省安全情報、および便利情報を表示 以下の注意事項をご確認ください。 ・au/UQ mobile/povo1.0のスマートフォン/タブレットをご利用のお客様を対象としております。 ・povo2.0ご利用のお客様は、本アプリで「au海外放題」を予約いただいていもご利用いただけません。  povo2.0アプリの海外データトッピングの購入により海外でのデータ通信をご利用いただけます。 ・ご利用にはau IDの取得が必要です。

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

au海外放題4 screens
HELLO CYCLING4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: au海外放題 at 4.6 against HELLO CYCLING's 2.8. au海外放題 also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 6%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HELLO CYCLING's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, 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

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

au海外放題 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: au海外放題 has 46K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of au海外放題's written reviews are positive against 6% of HELLO CYCLING's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

au海外放題 ships an update monthly, HELLO CYCLING fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
au海外放題 versus HELLO CYCLING: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterau海外放題HELLO CYCLING
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46K ratings) — better2.8 (100 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings46K — better100
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKDDI CORPORATIONOPENSTREET CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

au海外放題

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative59.1%

HELLO CYCLING

All ratings99 ratings
Positive42.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative90.2%

Bugs and requests

au海外放題

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
Show 12 more
  • 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

None

au海外放題

No in-app purchases

None

HELLO CYCLING

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is au海外放題 free?
au海外放題 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, au海外放題 or HELLO CYCLING?
au海外放題 is rated higher. au海外放題 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while HELLO CYCLING averages 2.8 from 100 ratings.
Do au海外放題 or HELLO CYCLING have ads?
Neither au海外放題 nor HELLO CYCLING shows ads.
Which is updated more often, au海外放題 or HELLO CYCLING?
au海外放題 ships an update monthly, and HELLO CYCLING fortnightly. Most recently, au海外放題 was updated on October 26, 2026 and HELLO CYCLING on October 24, 2026.

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