Swapfiets vs VeloView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swapfiets
This service offers a working bicycle for a fixed monthly fee. If your bike has issues, book a service appointment through the app for repair or replacement, either at a store or at your location.
- Monthly bicycle subscription
- Guaranteed working bike
- App-based service booking
- On-demand repair or swap
- Find nearest store
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Swapfiets is world’s first bicycle subscription. For a fixed monthly fee you get a Swapfiets bike and we make sure it always works! If something is wrong with your bike, plan your appointment with our app. You can visit our store or we will come to you, wherever you are in the city. We will fix or swap your bike for a working one. Our app is always ready to help you! - Not a Swapfiets user yet? Sign up in the app! - Flat tire or broken lights? With our app you can book a service in one of our stores or at a location of your choice. All in 20 seconds - Looking for our store? The app will show you the closest Swapfiets store and the opening hours.
VeloView
This app provides real-time information on the occupancy of bicycle parking facilities across the Netherlands. Receive alerts when your preferred parking location is nearing capacity and easily locate your bicycle. Future updates will include reservation capabilities.
- Real-time parking occupancy
- Occupancy alerts
- Bicycle location finder
- Future reservation feature
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Met de VeloView app kun je op elk moment zien hoe vol alle fietsenstallingen in Nederland zijn. Ontvang meldingen wanneer jouw favoriete stalling bijna vol is en vind jouw fiets eenvoudig terug. In de nabije toekomst zal het ook mogelijk zijn om een plek te reserveren, zodat er altijd plaats is voor jouw fiets!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: VeloView at free against Swapfiets's subscription. VeloView also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Swapfiets's advantage is review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swapfiets ships an update every 2 weeks, VeloView monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swapfiets | VeloView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (519 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 519 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swapfiets | ABEL Delft B.V. |
Customer experience
Swapfiets
VeloView
Bugs and requests
Swapfiets
Reported bugs
12 issues- Login fails with 'something went wrong' error
- App crashes on appointment booking
- Time slot selection not saving in cancellation flow
- Swap button non-functional
- App incompatible with older iPhone models
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- Redirect loops between app and website
- Payment card linking failures
- Subscription management buttons unclickable
- App logs out immediately after login
- Appointment confirmation emails not received
- QR code login requirement added without warning
- Blue screen with unclear button actions
Requested features
12 requests- Alternative cancellation methods beyond app
- Phone-based customer support availability
- Home pickup service for bike returns
- Clear appointment confirmation system
- Better bike size and model selection
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- Improved app performance and stability
- Real-time repair appointment availability
- Transparent fee structure display
- Automatic insurance opt-in notification
- Support for older device compatibility
- Desktop-based appointment booking
- Persistent login with biometric options
VeloView
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swapfiets
No in-app purchases
VeloView
No in-app purchases
