Comparison

Flux EV vs CapMetro Bikeshare

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

Head to head
About

Flux EV

Features
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Our curated EV charger map will help you find chargers that are active, working, and accessible to the public

About

CapMetro Bikeshare

Access electric-assist bikes docked throughout Austin. Find stations, check availability, plan trips, and easily unlock and return bikes. Discover the city from a new perspective.

Highlights
  • Electric-assist bikes
  • Interactive station map
  • Real-time availability
  • Trip planning
  • Easy bike unlock/return
  • Ride history
Features
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The official CapMetro Bikeshare app provides you access to CapMetro’s fleet of 100% electric-assist bikes docked at stations all around Austin. Discover Austin from a new, electric perspective with the following app features: - Choose a pass or buy a membership - Find stations near you using the interactive map - Check bike and dock availability in real time - Plan a trip in Austin - Easily unlock and return a bike - View your ride history For assistance, please contact the CapMetro GO Line at [512-474-1200|] or email customer.service@capmetro.org

Screenshots

Flux EV3 screens
CapMetro Bikeshare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flux EV at weekly against CapMetro Bikeshare's every 3 months. Flux EV also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

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

Flux EV ships an update weekly, CapMetro Bikeshare every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flux EV versus CapMetro Bikeshare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlux EVCapMetro Bikeshare
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.9 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—18.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—110 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB124 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperALLUXI SA DE CVLyft, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Flux EV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CapMetro Bikeshare

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Nothing loads
  • App freezes
  • App won't accept payment cards
  • App won't take card
  • Constant error message when signing up
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  • App never works correctly
  • Locking up during scan
  • Navigation is rarely usable
  • No way to log out
  • No way to reset password
  • App won't load rental agreement
  • App won't load TOS
  • Account suspended randomly
  • App flags accounts and suspends them
  • Auto-renew is automatically turned on

Requested features

27 requests
  • Fix app to allow card additions
  • Improve error messages for payment issues
  • Allow users to change payment choice after account creation
  • Provide a customer service phone number
  • Allow reporting of non-functional bikes
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  • Expand network beyond downtown adjacent areas
  • Clarify how to pay for single rides
  • Allow requesting bikes to be placed in the morning
  • Update city data dashboards
  • Provide a way to log out
  • Provide a way to reset password
  • Allow users to choose payment type after account creation
  • Allow adding more than 2 riders
  • Allow reporting non-functional bikes
  • Expand network coverage
  • Make navigation more usable
  • Allow users to search for things like in Google Maps
  • Allow users to turn off auto-renew
  • Provide a website to create an account
  • Fix app to load rental agreements
  • Fix app to load TOS
  • Allow debit card payments
  • Provide clear pricing for rides
  • Fix app to allow users to add cards without hassle
  • Allow users to use the app without turning off VPN
  • Stop requiring birth date for pass purchase
  • Reduce data collection for privacy

In-app purchases

None

Flux EV

No in-app purchases

None

CapMetro Bikeshare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flux EV free?
Flux EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CapMetro Bikeshare free?
CapMetro Bikeshare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flux EV or CapMetro Bikeshare have ads?
Neither Flux EV nor CapMetro Bikeshare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flux EV or CapMetro Bikeshare?
Flux EV ships an update weekly, and CapMetro Bikeshare every 3 months. Most recently, Flux EV was updated on October 15, 2026 and CapMetro Bikeshare on October 16, 2026.

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