Pontveer vs Swapfiets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pontveer
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De eerstvolgende 2 afvaarten voor alle veerroutes over het IJ in Amsterdam altijd bij de hand, inclusief countdown!
Swapfiets
This service offers a working bicycle for a fixed monthly fee. If your bike has issues, book a service appointment through the app for repair or replacement, either at a store or at your location.
- Monthly bicycle subscription
- Guaranteed working bike
- App-based service booking
- On-demand repair or swap
- Find nearest store
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Swapfiets is world’s first bicycle subscription. For a fixed monthly fee you get a Swapfiets bike and we make sure it always works! If something is wrong with your bike, plan your appointment with our app. You can visit our store or we will come to you, wherever you are in the city. We will fix or swap your bike for a working one. Our app is always ready to help you! - Not a Swapfiets user yet? Sign up in the app! - Flat tire or broken lights? With our app you can book a service in one of our stores or at a location of your choice. All in 20 seconds - Looking for our store? The app will show you the closest Swapfiets store and the opening hours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Swapfiets at every 2 weeks against Pontveer's monthly. Pontveer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). 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.
Pontveer ships an update monthly, Swapfiets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pontveer | Swapfiets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (519 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 519 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lama Lama | Swapfiets |
Bugs and requests
Pontveer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Swapfiets
Reported bugs
12 issues- Login fails with 'something went wrong' error
- App crashes on appointment booking
- Time slot selection not saving in cancellation flow
- Swap button non-functional
- App incompatible with older iPhone models
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- Redirect loops between app and website
- Payment card linking failures
- Subscription management buttons unclickable
- App logs out immediately after login
- Appointment confirmation emails not received
- QR code login requirement added without warning
- Blue screen with unclear button actions
Requested features
12 requests- Alternative cancellation methods beyond app
- Phone-based customer support availability
- Home pickup service for bike returns
- Clear appointment confirmation system
- Better bike size and model selection
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- Improved app performance and stability
- Real-time repair appointment availability
- Transparent fee structure display
- Automatic insurance opt-in notification
- Support for older device compatibility
- Desktop-based appointment booking
- Persistent login with biometric options
In-app purchases
Pontveer
No in-app purchases
Swapfiets
No in-app purchases
