Comparison

HELLO CYCLING vs Ikuzo

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

Head to head
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.

About

Ikuzo

Organize your travel spots and plan explorations with a personalized map editor. This app complements existing map services by allowing you to manage an unlimited number of pins and points of interest.

Highlights
  • Organize travel spots
  • Plan explorations
  • Manage unlimited pins
  • Complementary to Google Maps
  • Web app integration
  • Read-only iOS access
Features
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Are you are a traveler, a photographer, an explorer? Do you feel frustrated with the Google Maps because you have way too many little icons all over it, and you can't seem to organize them nicely? Then, you will love Ikuzo! This Map Editor has been carefully crafted especially for you. The Ikuzo Web App (https://ikuzo.app) is extremely powerful, and will let you organize your spots when you are at home, on a computer or a tablet (preferably a large screen). Then when you are on the go, Ikuzo for iOS is the one you should use! With Ikuzo, managing your spots will become much easier, you will be also able to plan your travels and explorations in a much better way. Ikuzo doesn't replace Google Maps; Google Maps is perfect for looking for places and getting directions! They work hands in hands, Ikuzo is where you should keep your spots, as the number of pins/spots you have on Google Maps should be limited to the places you regularly visit or have a temporary interest in. Ikuzo for iOS and the web app work hand in hand: create and edit your spots wherever you are, and everything stays in sync. Contact me, let me know your feedback, I will do my best.

Screenshots

HELLO CYCLING4 screens
Ikuzo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ikuzo at 5.0 against HELLO CYCLING's 2.7. Ikuzo also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). HELLO CYCLING's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Ikuzo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HELLO CYCLING has 102 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HELLO CYCLING ships an update fortnightly, Ikuzo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HELLO CYCLING versus Ikuzo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHELLO CYCLINGIkuzo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (102 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOPENSTREET CO.,LTD.Meow Arts KK

Customer experience

HELLO CYCLING

All ratings99 ratings
Positive42.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative90.4%

Ikuzo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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
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  • 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

Ikuzo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HELLO CYCLING

No in-app purchases

None

Ikuzo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HELLO CYCLING free?
HELLO CYCLING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ikuzo free?
Ikuzo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HELLO CYCLING or Ikuzo?
Ikuzo is rated higher. HELLO CYCLING averages 2.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Ikuzo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HELLO CYCLING or Ikuzo have ads?
Neither HELLO CYCLING nor Ikuzo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HELLO CYCLING or Ikuzo?
HELLO CYCLING ships an update fortnightly, and Ikuzo every 2 weeks. Most recently, HELLO CYCLING was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ikuzo on October 26, 2026.

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