Comparison

BuscaCar vs bicimad

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

Head to head
About

BuscaCar

Features
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Con BuscaCar podrás marcar la posición del móvil y recuperarla fácilmente solo con pulsar un botón. Muy útil para personas despistadas que aparcan el coche y luego no saben dónde lo han dejado.

About

bicimad

This app provides access to Madrid's public electric bike system, featuring over 600 stations and 7500 bikes across the city. It allows users to register, unlock bikes, make payments, and view station availability. Users can also manage their accounts, report issues, and track their ride history.

Highlights
  • Register and log in
  • Unlock electric bikes
  • In-app payments
  • Station and bike availability map
  • Favorite stations
  • Report incidents
  • View trip history
Features
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¡Elige bicimad para moverte por Madrid! El sistema público de bicicleta eléctrica de Madrid cuenta con más de 600 estaciones y 7500 bicicletas repartidas por los 21 distritos de la ciudad. Además, en 2023 ha renovado íntegramente su tecnología: disfruta de esta excelente opción de movilidad sostenible para circular por Madrid. Para qué usarás la app: - Registrarte o iniciar sesión en bicimad. - Desbloquear una bicicleta para poder circular. - Pagar directamente con el medio de pago asociado. - Descubrir la disponibilidad de estaciones y bicicletas en el mapa. - Marcar tus estaciones favoritas. - Reportar incidencias de manera fácil y rápida - Consultar el historial de tus viajes. - Gestionar tu cuenta de usuario. ¿Todo listo? ¡Súbete a la bici y buen viaje!

Screenshots

BuscaCar2 screens
bicimad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: bicimad at every 5 weeks against BuscaCar's every 21 months. 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

BuscaCar ships an update every 21 months, bicimad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BuscaCar versus bicimad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuscaCarbicimad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (827 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—6.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—827 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro LeonEMT Madrid

Bugs and requests

BuscaCar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

bicimad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bikes getting locked unexpectedly
  • App crashing during usage
  • Incorrect bike availability information

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to reserve bikes in advance
  • Option to unlock bikes with alternative methods
  • Improved customer support and troubleshooting

In-app purchases

None

BuscaCar

No in-app purchases

None

bicimad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuscaCar free?
BuscaCar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bicimad free?
bicimad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BuscaCar or bicimad have ads?
Neither BuscaCar nor bicimad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuscaCar or bicimad?
BuscaCar ships an update every 21 months, and bicimad every 5 weeks. Most recently, BuscaCar was updated on October 26, 2026 and bicimad on October 29, 2026.

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