Comparison

CycleParking vs CycleArc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CycleParking

Discover over 32,000 bicycle parking locations across major UK cities. View photos and details of each spot, and contribute new parking locations to the community. Find the safest and most convenient places to secure your bike.

Highlights
  • Extensive map of 32,000+ parking spots
  • Includes photos and key data
  • User contributions welcome
  • Covers London, Bristol, Brighton and more
  • Navigate to parking locations
Features
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CycleParking maps out over 32,000 places to park your bicycle throughout London, Bristol, Brighton and more. You'll see photos and key data about the parking space, and you can contribute parking spots to the app too!

About

CycleArc

Features
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CycleArc helps you find bike parking locations near you with real-time data, showing parking capacity, security features, and access details. Whether you need covered parking or are looking for secure spots, the app provides comprehensive information to help you choose the best location. You can get directions directly to parking spots and even mark where you've parked your own bike for easy reference later. Complete bike management made simple. Track your bike's details including brand, model, color, and registration information. Store frame numbers, manage multiple locks with security certifications, and keep insurance details handy. Add photos of your bike for easy identification and maintain all your cycling information in one organized place. Perfect for daily commuters, urban cyclists, and anyone who wants to keep their bike information secure and accessible.

Screenshots

CycleParking4 screens
CycleArc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CycleArc at none against CycleParking's 1. CycleArc also leads on ads (none vs shown). CycleParking's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CycleParking sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CycleArc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
CycleParking versus CycleArc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCycleParkingCycleArc
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel JohnsonSpatial Silicon

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CycleParking

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$2.99
None

CycleArc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CycleParking free?
CycleParking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CycleArc free?
CycleArc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CycleParking or CycleArc have ads?
CycleParking shows ads; CycleArc does not.

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