Comparison

HELLO CYCLING vs TicketQR

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

TicketQR

This app enables cashless travel on public transportation using your smartphone. It's utilized by local governments for resident services and is expanding nationwide, supporting various payment methods and discount types.

Highlights
  • Cashless public transport access
  • Supports multiple payment methods
  • Nationwide expansion
  • Resident service integration
  • Discount support
  • Usage history tracking
Features
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◆TicketQRとは  TicketQRアプリは、スマートフォンを使って電車やバスなどの公共交通機関を簡単に、キャッシュレスで利用できる便利なアプリです。  地方自治体が中心となって展開する住民サービスにも幅広く活用されており、地元住民や観光客の皆様にご利用いただいています。 ◆主な特徴 ・簡単キャッシュレス利用: TicketQRシステムが導入された公共交通機関をスマホ一つで簡単に利用可能。 ・広がる利用範囲: 長野県上田市(令和2年10月1日より)、長野県松本市(令和4年4月より)の公共交通機関など、様々な地域でサービスを展開中。 ・全国展開: 現在では長野県にとどまらず、日本全国の公共交通機関や自治体による住民サービスでもTicketQRシステムの採用が広がっています。 ・キャッシュレス化の推進: 世の中のキャッシュレス化の流れに沿って、利便性が向上しています。 ◆利用シーン ・通勤・通学時の電車やバスの利用 ・観光地での周遊バスの利用 ・地方自治体が提供する住民サービスの利用 ※サービスの内容は自治体や交通機関によって異なる場合があります。 TicketQRアプリをダウンロードして、スマートで便利なキャッシュレス生活を始めましょう! ◆使用できるQRコード ・後払い方式での都度決済(PayPay・d払い等の各種電子決済、クレジットカードは即時) ・前払い方式での定期券・回数券・プリペイド ・学生割引・障害者割引にも対応 ・アプリをご利用できない方向けに、QRコードが印刷された紙媒体でも利用できます ◆アプリのユーザー登録について ・登録には、ご本人確認の為のお電話番号と生年月日をご入力頂きます。 ・登録後、すぐにご利用できます。 ◆ご利用方法について ・アプリを起動し、ご利用になりたいQRコードを車両の乗車口・降車口に設置された専用端末にかざすだけ。 ・降車後、ご利用運賃の清算をお願いします。 ◆乗車運賃の精算について ◎電子決済の場合  降車後、アプリのお支払い画面にお進み下さい。  各種電子決済・クレジットカードに対応しています。  ※あらかじめご利用のスマホに電子決済アプリをご用意下さい。  ※現在の電子決済対応状況は以下の各社様ブランドです。   「PayPay」,「d払い」,「auPay」,「メルペイ」,「LINEPay」,「WeChatPay」,「GooglePay」,「ApplePay」 ◎ご利用の交通機関にて発行された定期券・回数券・プリペイドもご利用できます。  この場合、清算は自動的に行われる為、操作は必要ありません。  【注意】ご利用できる券種は各交通機関により異なります。詳細は各交通機関にお問い合わせ下さい。 ◎乗り越し等による不足料金や複数人数分の合算払いも電子決済でお支払い可能です。 ◆利用履歴について ・アプリでご利用日時・区間・運賃・決済方法の履歴がご覧頂けます。 ・定期券の期限・回数券の残数、プリペイド残高なども確認できます。 ◆機種変更時・電話番号変更時の引継ぎについて ・事前に引継ぎキーを発行しておくと、機種変更時・電話番号変更時に現在のユーザー情報を引き継ぐ事ができます。

Screenshots

HELLO CYCLING4 screens
TicketQR2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HELLO CYCLING at 2.7 against TicketQR's 1.0. HELLO CYCLING also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). TicketQR's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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

HELLO CYCLING holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HELLO CYCLING has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 6% of HELLO CYCLING's written reviews are positive against 12% of TicketQR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HELLO CYCLING ships an update fortnightly, TicketQR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HELLO CYCLING versus TicketQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHELLO CYCLINGTicketQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (102 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews6.1% of reviews12.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOPENSTREET CO.,LTD.WAKO, Y.K.

Customer experience

HELLO CYCLING

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

TicketQR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative78.0%

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

TicketQR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HELLO CYCLING

No in-app purchases

None

TicketQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HELLO CYCLING free?
HELLO CYCLING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TicketQR free?
TicketQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HELLO CYCLING or TicketQR?
HELLO CYCLING is rated higher. HELLO CYCLING averages 2.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while TicketQR averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HELLO CYCLING or TicketQR have ads?
Neither HELLO CYCLING nor TicketQR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HELLO CYCLING or TicketQR?
HELLO CYCLING ships an update fortnightly, and TicketQR every 6 weeks. Most recently, HELLO CYCLING was updated on November 6, 2026 and TicketQR on November 3, 2026.

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