BIXI vs Point Zéro 8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIXI
This official app allows users to rent bikes from Montreal's metropolitan area bike share system. Purchase passes, memberships, and view real-time station availability to plan your rides. Track your trips and sync data with your health app.
- Rent a bike
- Purchase passes and memberships
- Real-time station map
- Bike and docking point availability
- Track trip statistics
- Sync with Health app
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Official mobile application for Montreal metropolitan area’s bike share system. It allows users to purchase one-way passes and memberships and to rent a bike. A map of the stations shows, in real time, the number of bikes and docking points available at each station so you can plan your routes. Bixi connects with the Health app and sends ride durations so your pedaling counts towards your health goals. Access your personal space to learn more about your trips and usage statistics.
Point Zéro 8
This service provides safe rides home in your own vehicle, operating nightly across the Greater Montreal area. It aims to raise awareness about impaired driving. Thank you to our members for their continued support.
- Designated driver service
- Operates 7 nights a week
- Serves Greater Montreal, Laval, North Shore, South Shore
- Promotes awareness of impaired driving
- Safe transportation in your own vehicle
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Point Zéro 8 est une entreprise familiale fondée en 1994. Notre service de raccompagnement est disponible 7 soirs sur 7 afin de vous raccompagner en sécurité dans votre véhicule. Nous offrons le service dans la grande région de Montréal, Laval, Rive-Nord et la Rive-Sud. Nous avons lancé cette application afin de sensibiliser les gens à la conduite avec les facultés affaiblies. Nous tenons à remercier nos membres pour leur support et leur confiance en nous. Merci!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Point Zéro 8 at 100% against BIXI's 50%. Point Zéro 8 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). BIXI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). 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.
BIXI ships an update every 2 months, Point Zéro 8 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIXI | Point Zéro 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (159 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 159 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #101 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC | Parro Info Developpment Inc |
Customer experience
BIXI
Point Zéro 8
Bugs and requests
BIXI
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and glitches
- Issues with bike unlocking and docking
- Inaccurate bike and station availability information
Requested features
4 requests- In-app membership cancellation
- Better integration with maps and navigation
- Improved station availability tracking
- More flexible time limits and pricing
Point Zéro 8
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BIXI
No in-app purchases
Point Zéro 8
No in-app purchases
