BCycle vs LF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BCycle
This app connects you to local bike share systems for convenient short trips. Find nearby stations and check real-time availability of bikes and docks. It supports numerous BCycle-powered systems across various cities.
- Find BCycle stations
- Real-time bike availability
- Real-time dock availability
- Supports multiple BCycle systems
- Bike checkout support
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The BCycle app is the official companion for BCycle-powered bike share systems. Bike share is public transportation designed for short trips between stations. The app helps riders find BCycle stations and see real-time bike and dock availability. The app supports signups and bike checkouts for Santa Barbara BCycle, Santa Cruz BCycle, Boulder BCycle, Pacers Bikeshare, BikeLNK, Heartland Bike Share, Red Bike, Greenville BCycle, Nashville BCycle, San Antonio BCycle, GREENbike, Bublr Bikes, Madison BCycle, and more.
LF
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With this app you can download various long-distance cycling routes, called LF routes. The number will expand every year. With the app, you have everything you need to complete your selected cycling route without any problems; the track, maps, altitude profile, and all the facilities we have selected, such as overnight accommodations, etc. Getting lost is no longer necessary. The app is also interactive. You can easily report changes and obstacles in the route, as well as add or review any facility. Cyclists are happy to help each other. This way, we always cycle the most up-to-date cycling route together. Strengths of the app: • Very clear navigation screen • Offline use of maps • Route map with facilities per category • Extensive information about each facility • Always the most up-to-date • Interactive • By cyclists and for cyclists
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LF at 13.0 against BCycle's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCycle | LF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bicycle Transit Systems | Stichting Landelijk Fietsplatform |
Bugs and requests
BCycle
Reported bugs
3 issues- Bikes not properly registering as returned
- App failing to unlock bikes at stations
- Unexpected charges and billing issues
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to reserve bikes in advance
- Option to extend rental period without additional fees
- Integration with navigation apps for route planning
- Real-time battery/charge level indicators for bikes
LF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BCycle
No in-app purchases
LF
No in-app purchases
