DofE vs Bikes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DofE
This app helps young people in the UK track their progress through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program. It allows users to plan activities, record evidence, communicate with their leaders, and submit their program for completion and award applications.
- Plan DofE activities
- Get Leader approval
- Record evidence
- Submit program for completion
- Message your Leader
- Add DofE Card to digital wallet
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If you’re a young person doing your DofE in the UK, this is the app for you. Whether you’re on your way to Bronze, Silver or Gold, the DofE app makes it easy to pick and plan your activities, connect to your Leader, complete your programme and achieve your Award. Once you’ve activated your eDofE account, use your details to log in to the app — and you’re ready to go. Use your DofE app to: - Get inspired about your activities - Plan your programme and get approval from your DofE Leader-Record evidence - Submit your programme for completion - Submit your Gold Award Presentation application form - Message your Leader - Add your personalised DofE Card to your digital wallet so you can make the most of your exclusive discounts. This app’s just for DofE participants. If you’d like to get involved, visit DofE.org.
Bikes
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Saw a bicycle on the street, on a trail, or in a listing? Bikes identifies it from one photo. Point the camera — or drop in a marketplace shot — and get make, model, generation, specs, spotted upgrades, used value, and a mechanic you can talk to. WHAT YOU GET • Instant make, model, and year with a confidence score • Groupset, frame, wheels, weight, and the rest of the spec sheet • Used market band in your currency • Aftermarket parts the camera actually spots • Known issues and ownership notes • Shop-talk chat about the bike you just scanned • Rack and history stored on this iPhone Three free scans. Bikes Pro unlocks unlimited scans and mechanic chat. Weekly or yearly, with a 3-day trial on yearly. Cancel anytime. No account. Scans stay on the phone. Privacy policy: https://balconygames.com/privacy.html Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DofE at none against Bikes's 2. DofE also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Bikes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. DofE asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DofE | Bikes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Duke of Edinburgh's Award | Alexandr Korsak |
In-app purchases
DofE
No in-app purchases
Bikes
- Weekly (every 7 days)$4.997 Days
- Yearly (every 365 days)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
