Comparison

Upcycles vs NaviGo

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

Head to head
About

Upcycles

Features
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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!

About

NaviGo

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Upcycles3 screens
NaviGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NaviGo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Upcycles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Upcycles versus NaviGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpcyclesNaviGo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB128 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperUp CyclesNaviGo App

In-app purchases

None

Upcycles

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

NaviGo

Subscriptions1
  • Navigo 1 Month Subscription$14.991 Month
One-time5
  • 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

Questions

Is Upcycles free?
Upcycles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NaviGo free?
NaviGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Upcycles or NaviGo have ads?
Neither Upcycles nor NaviGo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Upcycles or NaviGo?
Upcycles ships an update monthly, and NaviGo monthly. Most recently, Upcycles was updated on September 27, 2026 and NaviGo on October 1, 2026.

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