D.C. Bikes — A One-Tap Capital Bike Share App

Name: D.C. Bikes — A One-Tap Capital Bike Share App
Rating: 2.58824 (17 reviews)

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User Reviews for D.C. Bikes — A One-Tap Capital Bike Share App

Good app but why do you ALWAYS need my location?

I can understand the app needing my location when I'm using it, but all the time? Even when I'm not using the app? Makes no sense. For that I give it 3 stars. Change the app so that it uses location services only when I'm using the app? Then it's a 5 star app.

DC biker 123, Jun 21, 2015

Awesome!

The app I've been waiting for. I usually need a bike or an empty dock in a hurry. I guess fiddling with maps is fine for casual users, but I use Capital Bike Share all the time! Which is why I am also fine with Location Services being set to Always. It is worth it to not have to wait for the app to figure out where I am before telling me the location of the closest bike or empty dock. Thanks!

dcmusicman, Sep 07, 2015

NOT the official DC bikeshare app

Wish I'd looked more closely before paying (99 cents) for ad-free. Thought a review could help others avoid the error.

GLAMLYF, Jul 08, 2018

Functional, but corners were cut to make it work

It does what it advertises. It will get you to the closest bike share rack. That being said there are a few problems.1. "Use current location". The application only allows you to set "use current location" to 'always' and 'never'. If you do not go into your settings when not using the app it will drain your battery unnecessarily. The app should be updated to allow 'only when using the application'. If battery life is a concern for you I would avoid this app until this bug has been fixed. 2. I am always prompted to "install google apps" although I have it installed and integrated with other apps. From what I can tell this bug is more of a cosmetic annoyance than a functional impedance.

Heartsblood, Apr 13, 2016

Not the real bikeshare, freezes phone

You can’t use this to actually rent the bike, and the app freezes and closes in about 60 seconds. This is fun in theory, but it’s not the real app. I’m not sure why Apple would let this app rank higher in a search over the apps that people actually need and use.

iPhone stinks, Jan 23, 2019

Very disappointed

This app REQUIRES you to allow them to access your location WHEN THE APP IS TURNED OFF or else they won't let you use the app at all. There is NO reason they need my location, especially when I am not even using the app. For that matter, I shouldn't have to authorize location services at all; I am perfectly capable of manually looking at the map and figuring out where I am. Big brother is watching.

Lou6494627, Nov 05, 2015

Functionality issues

Works ok at best, often takes an exceedingly long time (1-2 mins or more) to load in info after enabling location services. Also usually has major issues when trying to swipe for other nearby stations- sometimes works, usuallydoesn't. Overall poor.

Retributia, May 10, 2016

Excellent

Very easy to find a station based on current location

Submit ;), Mar 09, 2016

Well designed

The app had a good balance of function and ease of use. There's also a timer to remind me to rerack.

Tanvach, Mar 18, 2014

Basic and Effective

It does exactly what it's supposed to. It indicates the location of bike stands around DC, as well as the number of available bikes at each stand. Pretty simple and direct.

Woani24, May 20, 2017

Description

D.C. Bikes is a simple and easy-to-use App that helps you locate the closest Capital Bike Share™ docking station. With one tap you can find the closest Capital Bike Share station, how far away it is and in which direction, and how many available bikes and docks it currently has.

Find out how many available docks there are at your destination easily with the full-map mode. You can even set a ride timer to help track your Capital Bike Share rental and prevent late fees. -------------------------- D.C. Bikes is not affiliated with, or endorsed by Capital Bike Share, Motivate or Motivate Bicycle Share, Inc. Motivate® and Capital Bike Share™ are registered trademarks of Motivate Bicycle Share, Inc. All rights are reserved by the respective owners. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.