MOL Bubi vs Manfred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MOL Bubi
This app provides access to a public bike-sharing system in the city center. Users can easily find available bikes at numerous stations, rent them using a QR code or bike number, and track their ride duration. It offers a convenient and eco-friendly way to navigate urban areas.
- Find nearby bike stations
- Rent bikes via QR code or number
- Track ride duration
- Return bikes to any station
- Manage fares and account
- Provide feedback and contact support
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MOL Bubi is an environmentally friendly, fast and convenient mobility alternative in the city centre. Opt for the greenest means of public transport and use MOL Bubi! Download the app, find a MOL Bubi bike at one of the 158 stations and you are ready to ride within a few seconds. All this in the blink of an eye: once you have registered, you can choose the fare that best suits you, and then you will be able to read the news, give feedback, redeem a coupon or contact customer service directly. Use the QR code scanner to pick up a bike or enter the 6-digit number seen on the rear of the bike or below the seat tube. The smart lock in the back will open with a loud click, and after the beep, you can start cycling. In the app, you can track how long you have been riding. When you are ready to finish cycling, just return the bike to any station and dock it into a free slot. Lock the bike by pressing down the lever on the smart lock until it clicks.
Manfred
Rent a bicycle quickly, easily, and responsibly for short or long durations. This platform aims to encourage healthier, more sustainable lifestyles by making biking accessible.
- Easy bicycle rental
- Responsible bike sharing
- Short and long-term rentals
- Promotes healthy lifestyle
- Sustainable transportation option
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Manfred – Carefree Biking at Your Fingertips Manfred is an innovative bike-sharing platform that allows you to rent a bicycle quickly, easily, and responsibly — whether for just a minute or for the long haul. Our goal is to get everyone in the saddle and help people choose a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MOL Bubi at 60% against Manfred's 0%. MOL Bubi also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (76 vs 3). Manfred's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MOL Bubi holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOL Bubi has 76 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MOL Bubi's written reviews are positive against 0% of Manfred's.
MOL Bubi ships an update every 6 weeks, Manfred weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOL Bubi | Manfred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (76 ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BKK Budapesti Közlekedési Központ Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság | Sense/Net Inc. |
Customer experience
MOL Bubi
Manfred
In-app purchases
MOL Bubi
No in-app purchases
Manfred
No in-app purchases
