Comparison

Pick vs PubliBike Velospot

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

Head to head
About

Pick

This app provides a comprehensive urban mobility solution, offering access to e-bikes, e-scooters, and on-demand bus rides. Easily rent vehicles, track your ride, and park flexibly within designated zones or stations. Enjoy sustainable and independent travel with various payment options.

Highlights
  • E-bike and e-scooter rentals
  • On-demand bus booking
  • Flexible parking options
  • Real-time vehicle tracking
  • In-app registration and rental
  • Company mobility solutions
Features
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Pick-e-Bike is your sharing system for e-bikes, e-scooters, and on-demand bus rides. All in one app. Join the sharing community in your region and choose from different mobility options. With Pick-e-Bike you can rent a vehicle in seconds. Simply register, open the app, and go. Park flexibly in the parking zone or use one of our stations. Get CHF 5 in ride credit for free and try it with no commitment. E-BIKES Modern premium e-bikes for everyday fun and performance. With Speed-Setting up to 25 km/h (no driver’s license required) or up to 45 km/h (with a driver’s license). A helmet is included with every e-bike. E-SCOOTERS With the NIU e-scooter, you and a companion can ride at up to 45 km/h. Two helmets are ready for you in the electronically locked top case, and there is plenty of storage for your bags. PICK-E-RIDE Your on-demand bus. Book your ride directly in the app. Track the bus live and hop on when and where it suits you. UNIQUE HYBRID SYSTEM Park your vehicle flexibly in the parking zone or use our stations. We do not have no-riding zones. HOW IT WORKS Register for free in just a few steps • Choose a vehicle and reserve • Start your rental in the app and ride • Park and end your rental directly in the app FLEXIBLE PAYMENT You only pay for what you use. Benefit from attractive subscriptions and offers, bookable directly in the app. PICK-E-BIKE FOR YOUR COMPANY Starting from CHF 590/month. For commuting, client visits, or a lunch break in the city – with Pick-e-Bike, your employees stay flexible at all times. Fast, sustainable, and agile. And highly cost-efficient – every metre, every day! Pick-e-Bike is for everyone who wants to move freely, sustainably, and independently. More info: https://pickebike.ch Stay up to date on news, promotions and offers: Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pickebikebasel

About

PubliBike Velospot

This app allows users to find and rent bicycles in various Swiss cities. It provides access to a network of shared bikes for convenient urban travel.

Highlights
  • Find rental bikes
  • Rent bicycles
  • Urban travel
  • Multiple Swiss cities
  • Shared mobility
Features
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App usable in Bern, Zurich, Basel, Aarau, Biel/Bienne, Fribourg, Ticino, Central Valais Agglo, Hochrhein, Aigle, Martigny, La Chaux-de-Fonds – Le Locle, St. Peter’s Island, Andermatt, Brugg-Windisch, Delémont, Grenchen, Herrliberg-Feldmeilen, Meilen, Solothurn, Pampigny‑Sévery‑Montricher‑L’Isle.

Screenshots

Pick4 screens
PubliBike Velospot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pick at 50% against PubliBike Velospot's 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pick ships an update every 3 weeks, PubliBike Velospot monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pick versus PubliBike Velospot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickPubliBike Velospot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLT Baselland Transport AGPubliBike AG

Customer experience

Pick

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PubliBike Velospot

All ratings17 ratings
Positive5.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pick

No in-app purchases

None

PubliBike Velospot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pick free?
Pick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PubliBike Velospot free?
PubliBike Velospot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pick or PubliBike Velospot have ads?
Neither Pick nor PubliBike Velospot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pick or PubliBike Velospot?
Pick ships an update every 3 weeks, and PubliBike Velospot monthly. Most recently, Pick was updated on November 3, 2026 and PubliBike Velospot on October 30, 2026.

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