# HELLO CYCLING vs Ikuzo

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HELLO CYCLING | Ikuzo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-cycling/id1216653677/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikuzo/id1467333634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OPENSTREET CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216653676) | [Meow Arts KK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676085217) |

## What reviewers say

### HELLO CYCLING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-cycling/id1216653677)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for short rentals
- 👍 Good for commuting/business
- 👍 Fun to ride
- 👍 Reasonable pricing (for some)
- 👍 Map and battery display improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot create account with foreign numbers
- ❌ SMS verification fails for international numbers
- ❌ App only in Japanese (no English option)
- ❌ Limited phone number options
- ❌ Bikes often have dead batteries

**Reported bugs**

- SMS verification code not received
- App crashes or freezes
- Cannot create account
- Return station full error
- Bike lock not working

**Requested features**

- Allow email verification
- Add English language option
- Support more international phone numbers
- Improve SMS verification system
- Add option to reserve bikes for longer periods


### Ikuzo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikuzo/id1467333634)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 2, 2026 and Ikuzo on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*