ESB eHub vs Cali E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESB eHub
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How It Works Download the app, then create and authorise your account in seconds by confirming your phone number and/or email. Select your town/city, pick a ride plan (Day Pass, or Monthly Subscription), add your payment method. When you want to use a bike, first RESERVE a bike in the app before you arrive at your preferred Station. Once at the Station, scan the QR code of your reserved bike to unlock from Station. If the chain lock is on the bike, use code displayed in the app to unlock. You are now ready to ride! At the end of your journey return the bike from the station from which you took the bike. Features include: Register in seconds, selecting your town/city, and ride plan Find your nearest eBike on the map Reserve a bike to ensure availability Unlock the eBike by scanning the QR code on the handlebars Track your full trip and payment history Get in touch with us to report a problem
Cali E
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Use Cali E-Bikes for your commute to work, to explore your city with friends, or to live a greener life. Using Cali E-Bikes app is simple: 1 - Download the Cali E-Bikes App and create an account 2 - Unlock the nearest trike by scanning the QR code on the front 3 - Ride safely to your destination 4 - End your ride on the app and lock the bike If you have any comments, please feel free to reach out to support@velvioo.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ESB eHub at every 2 weeks against Cali E's every 6 months. ESB eHub also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ESB eHub ships an update every 2 weeks, Cali E every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESB eHub | Cali E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sharebike.com | ANIV, INC |
In-app purchases
ESB eHub
No in-app purchases
Cali E
No in-app purchases









