PBSC vs Stony Brook Transit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PBSC
This app helps urban dwellers find and rent shared bikes in cities worldwide. It allows users to locate nearby bikes or docks, rent them quickly, and track their trip history. Favorite stations can be marked for easy access to availability information.
- Locate nearest bike or dock
- Mark favorite stations
- Create/login to bike share account
- Rent bikes in seconds
- Request extra time for docking
- View trip history
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CycleFinder is now PBSC! Your City Your App! PBSC app is for all the urbanites around the world who make bike sharing part of the pulse of healthy city life. Our friendly app has all the features you need to locate a station, quickly rent a bike, and enjoy happy journeys. Download today to join users worldwide and discover the joy of bike-sharing! PBSC app allows you to: • Find the nearest available bike or dock based on your geolocation. • Mark stations as your favorites to easily see their availability. • Create a new bike share account directly in the app or login to an existing account (for systems that allows it) to be able to: ○ Rent bikes directly from the app in just a few seconds ○ Request extra time at full stations to be able to dock your bike at a nearby station ○ See details of current trip and trip history You’ll be able to use PBSC app in different cities around the world: • BiciCoruña, A Coruña • GreenBike, Aruba • WE-cycle, Aspen • Bicing, Barcelona • BA Ecobici, Buenos Aires • Bike Chattanooga, Chattanooga • C.vélo, Clermont-Ferrand • Dej Velocity, Dej • MoGo, Detroit • Careem BIKE, Dubaï • Mibici, Guadalajara • Biki, Honolulu • Hawaii Island Bikeshare, Kona • LouVelo, Louisville • MonaBike, Monaco • BIXI, Montréal • Velespeed Lefkoşa, Nicosia • POGOH, Pittsburgh • Bike POA, Porto Alegre • àVélo, Québec • Bike PE, Recife • Bike Itaú - Rio, Río de Janeiro • Bike Itaú - Riviera, Riviera • Accès-Vélo, Saguenay • Bike Itaú - Salvador, Salvador • dBizi, San Sebastian • Velo Sântana, Sântana • Bike Itaú - Santiago, Santiago • Bike Itaú - Sampa, São Paulo • Wolf Ride, SBU • Sibiu Bikecity, Sibiu • Huizi, Toluca • Bike Share Toronto, Toronto • Tugo Bike Share, Tucson • Libélo, Valence • Bike VV, Vila Velha Visit https://www.pbsc.com/ to learn more about PBSC Urban Solutions - the company that created and developed the app.
Stony Brook Transit
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With up-to-the-minute arrival prediction, route planning, and system alerts. Simple to use and incredibly accurate, SBU allows riders to select and compare multiple routes, view all current and upcoming arrival times, and receive communications regarding system outages, delays, and other critical information on any internet-enabled iOS smartphone or tablet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Stony Brook Transit at 3 against PBSC's 1. Stony Brook Transit also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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.
| Parameter | PBSC | Stony Brook Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (207 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 207 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PBSC Urban Solutions | ETA Transit Systems Inc |
Bugs and requests
PBSC
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Unable to unlock bikes
- Incorrect ride time tracking
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Pay integration
- Improve station availability tracking
- Simplify checkout process
- Provide better customer support
Stony Brook Transit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PBSC
No in-app purchases
Stony Brook Transit
No in-app purchases






