Swapfiets vs Student Mobility
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.
Student Mobility
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Just arrived in the Netherlands and unfamiliar with the Dutch public transport system? No worry, Student Mobility gets you on your feet with the Student Mobility Card and Student Mobility App! With the Student Mobility App you will receive full control over your travels using public transport in the Netherlands. Pair your Student Mobility Card with the Student Mobility App and get the following benefits: 1. Easy access to public transport and shared bikes Student Mobility provides seamless access to all public transport in the Netherlands. It takes all the hassle away so that you can jump from train to tram to bus and on a bike, just like the locals do. After you collected your Student Mobility card and completed the registration process in the Student Mobility app you never have to upload money onto the pass. Therefore you never have to worry about the balance on your card or miss a train because of insufficient balance. 2. Customized application with international payment methods Since you are new in the Netherlands and probably don't speak Dutch nor have a Dutch bank account, we made a customized application process for international students, tourists and expats with international payment methods. Furthermore, you can find step-by-step instructions on traveling in the Netherlands on our website and our English speaking customer service is ready to answer your questions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Student Mobility at every 6 days against Swapfiets's every 2 weeks. 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, Student Mobility every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swapfiets | Student Mobility |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (519 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 519 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swapfiets | Mobility Services B.V. |
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
Student Mobility
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swapfiets
No in-app purchases
Student Mobility
No in-app purchases









