Comparison

FrequentFlyer vs Bikespot London

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

Head to head
About

FrequentFlyer

Features
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Never guess where to credit a flight again. FrequentFlyer's AI instantly calculates your best mileage return, finds airport lounges you qualify for, and tracks elite status across every loyalty program — Oneworld, Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and beyond. Key Features: - Optimal Crediting: Instantly find the top program for your flight (by route, class, or alliance). - Status Dashboard: Track progress toward elite tiers with real-time updates. - Multi-Airline Sync: Monitor miles, segments, and perks across all your loyalty accounts. - Smart Alerts: Get notified when you’re close to status or could earn more elsewhere. - Alliance Insights: Leverage partner networks like Star Alliance, Oneworld & SkyTeam. Perfect For: Business travelers juggling multiple airlines Points collectors chasing rewards Status chasers aiming for Lounge Access Download FrequentFlyer—turn every flight into a smarter step toward your next upgrade! FrequentFlyer currently supports all oneworld Airlines (British Airways, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Alaska Airlines, Qantas, Japan Airlines, etc.) and Lufthansa Group Airlines (Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, etc). More to come. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bikespot London

Features
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Bikespot London helps you find Santander Cycles bikes, e-bikes and docking spaces across London. Save your favourite docks and check availability at a glance, with no account required. FOLLOW YOUR JOURNEY Choose your start and destination docks, save regular journeys and track availability as you go. See bikes at your starting dock and spaces at your destination, with nearby alternatives when you need them. KEEP TRACK OF DESTINATION SPACES Use journey notifications and Live Activities to follow availability at your destination. Ask Siri for bikes at your start or spaces at your destination, with spoken answers designed for quick checks. CHECK FROM YOUR WRIST The companion Apple Watch app and Journey widget put dock availability within easy reach. Check favourite docks and follow your journey from your watch. YOUR DOCKS AT A GLANCE Explore the map, save favourite docks and add Home Screen widgets for convenient availability checks. Donut charts show standard bikes, e-bikes and empty spaces. Previously called My Boris Bikes. Availability comes from TfL and can change before you arrive. Notifications, Siri and Live Activities depend on your device settings and connectivity. Bikespot London is not affiliated with TfL or Santander. To hire a bike, use the official Santander Cycles app or a docking station terminal.

Screenshots

FrequentFlyer4 screens
Bikespot London4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bikespot London at none against FrequentFlyer's 4. Bikespot London also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FrequentFlyer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Bikespot London asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FrequentFlyer ships an update every 3 weeks, Bikespot London every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
FrequentFlyer versus Bikespot London: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrequentFlyerBikespot London
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.118.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuca Matthew MeurerMichael Wagstaff

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FrequentFlyer

Subscriptions3
  • FrequentFlyer Pro - 1 Week$3.997 Days
  • FrequentFlyer Pro - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • FrequentFlyer Pro - 1 Year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • FrequentFlyer Pro - Lifetime$249.99
None

Bikespot London

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FrequentFlyer free?
FrequentFlyer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bikespot London free?
Bikespot London is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FrequentFlyer or Bikespot London have ads?
FrequentFlyer shows ads; Bikespot London does not.
Which is updated more often, FrequentFlyer or Bikespot London?
FrequentFlyer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bikespot London every 8 days. Most recently, FrequentFlyer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bikespot London on October 28, 2026.

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