BIXI vs RTC
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.
RTC
Reload your OPUS card conveniently from your mobile device. This app allows you to top up your transit pass anytime, anywhere. Enjoy seamless travel with easy card recharges.
- Reload OPUS card
- Convenient mobile access
- Anytime, anywhere recharging
- Seamless travel experience
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Whenever and wherever you want, reload your OPUS card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RTC at 4.6 against BIXI's 3.8. RTC also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (65% vs 50%). BIXI's advantage is ratings volume (171 vs 32). 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.
RTC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIXI has 171 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BIXI's written reviews are positive against 65% of RTC's.
BIXI ships an update every 2 months, RTC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIXI | RTC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (171 ratings) | 4.6 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | 65.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 171 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC | Réseau de Transport de la Capitale |
Customer experience
BIXI
RTC
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
RTC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BIXI
No in-app purchases
RTC
No in-app purchases
