Upcycles vs NaviGo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Upcycles
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Upcycles is an easy to use solution to rent bicycle in Cape Town! simply download the app, set up your account, scar a qr code and start riding!
NaviGo
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Discover Shanghai, China — your journey starts here. Navigo is your personal city guide for foreigners and travelers in Shanghai. Whether you’ve just arrived or live here long-term, Navigo helps you navigate daily life, find great places, and uncover the city’s stories — all in one app. Walk with stories. Follow GPS-guided audio routes through historic streets, hidden cafés, and lively markets. As you walk, stories unlock automatically — no maps, no groups, no hassle. Just put on your headphones and let Shanghai reveal itself. Live like a local. Find handpicked restaurants, attractions, and shops across eight curated categories, plus clear newcomer guides on visas, payments, SIM cards, and transport — everything you need to feel at home. Why Navigo • Audio routes with immersive storytelling • Curated places locals love • Detailed newcomer tips • Free guides and affordable route passes Terms of use subscription: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Upcycles at none against NaviGo's 6. Upcycles also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. NaviGo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Upcycles asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Upcycles | NaviGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Up Cycles | NaviGo App |
In-app purchases
Upcycles
No in-app purchases
NaviGo
- Navigo 1 Month Subscription$14.991 Month
- Navigo 1 Route Subscription$0.99
- Navigo 1 Day Subscription$3.99
- Navigo 3 Days Subscription$8.99
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- Navigo 7 Day Subscription$11.99
- Navigo 30 Day Subscription$12.99









