BCycle vs PhillyBikes
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.
PhillyBikes
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This app provides turn-by-turn navigation using the designated bike lines in Philadelphia. Users are given the option to find Indego bike stations near them, or use their own bikes. If riding an Indego bike they can navigate to the closest Indego bike station to their destination. They also have the option to find nearby bike shops if they get a flat or need maintenance on their bikes. Once navigation is set users are given turn-by-turn navigation to their destination using designated bike lanes in Philadelphia.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BCycle at Free against PhillyBikes's $0.99. PhillyBikes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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
BCycle is free to download; PhillyBikes costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BCycle ships an update every 3 months, PhillyBikes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCycle | PhillyBikes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (5.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bicycle Transit Systems | MATTHEW THOMAS FARRELL |
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
PhillyBikes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BCycle
No in-app purchases
PhillyBikes
No in-app purchases
