Comparison

Pick vs Pendlo

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

Pendlo

Features
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Pendlo zeigt dir, was gerade wirklich auf deiner Fahrt passiert. Wir kombinieren offizielle Fahrplan- und Echtzeitdaten des Schweizer ÖV mit Live-Meldungen aus der Community – so weisst du vor dem Einsteigen, woran du bist. WAS PENDLO KANN • Abfahrtstafel für deinen Bahnhof: Zeit, Linie, Ziel, Gleis und Verspätung auf einen Blick • Community-Meldungen direkt an der Zeile des Zuges: Auslastung, Störungen, defekte Toiletten und mehr • Fahrtverlauf: jeder Halt mit Zeit, Gleis und Haltedauer • WC am Bahnhof: welcher Zug am längsten hält • Echtzeit-Verbindungen für den gesamten Schweizer ÖV – mit Meldungen, noch bevor du einsteigst • Offizielle Auslastungsanzeige bei Verbindungen, wo verfügbar • Karte mit Meldungen in deiner Nähe • Deine Pendlerstrecke immer griffbereit OFFIZIELL UND COMMUNITY – KLAR GETRENNT Offizielle Daten und Community-Meldungen sind in der App immer klar gekennzeichnet, damit du jederzeit weisst, woher eine Information stammt. FAIR UND RESPEKTVOLL Meldungen sind sachlich und neutral. Es werden keine Personen beschrieben, fotografiert oder verfolgt. Alle Inhalte lassen sich melden; wir moderieren aktiv. PENDLO PLUS (optional) Mit PLUS bekommst du die Sitzplatz-Prognose an jedem Halt, GPS-Fahrterkennung, Muster auf deiner Linie und unbegrenzte Fixrouten (die erste ist gratis). Abfahrten, Karte und Community bleiben für alle kostenlos. Pendlo ist ein unabhängiges Community-Projekt und steht in keiner Verbindung zu Transportunternehmen oder Behörden. Nutzungsbedingungen (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Datenschutz: https://pendlo.ch/datenschutz.html

Screenshots

Pick4 screens
Pendlo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pick at none against Pendlo's 2. Pendlo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pendlo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Pick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pick ships an update every 3 weeks, Pendlo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pick versus Pendlo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickPendlo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB24 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBLT Baselland Transport AGNico Zeller

In-app purchases

None

Pick

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pendlo

Subscriptions2
  • Pendlo PLUS$5.991 Month
  • Pendlo PLUS Jahr$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Pick free?
Pick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pendlo free?
Pendlo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pick or Pendlo have ads?
Neither Pick nor Pendlo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pick or Pendlo?
Pick ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pendlo every 3 days. Most recently, Pick was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pendlo on October 6, 2026.

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