Mobile appMobility, ride-hailing & cars
Hop is one of the brands offering shared e-scooters for short urban trips in Turkey. Users of this kind of product have clear expectations: find a vehicle fast, rent it with a single tap and know upfront what they will pay. In a highly competitive market, the difference is made by vehicle availability, maintenance quality, price transparency and promotions.
A similar app means developing a rider app, a charging and maintenance crew app and an admin panel. On the backend, a service that communicates with the IoT modules on the vehicles manages lock, location and battery data. City permits, insurance, vehicle sourcing and field team organisation are operational topics that matter at least as much as the software and must be planned from the start.
How Hop works: the core user flow
How many apps and dashboards do you need?
Rider app
Users rent scooters, see promotions and pay.
Charging and maintenance app
Field crews carry out battery swaps, repairs and collection tasks.
Admin panel
The panel for managing vehicle tracking, zone rules, prices, promotions and support tickets.
Critical features of a product like Hop
Manual unlock by number
Starts a rental with the code printed on the vehicle when the QR code cannot be scanned.
Promotions and discount codes
First-ride offers, refer-a-friend rewards and discounted rides in selected zones.
Battery swap tasks
Creates battery swap routes for the field crew on vehicles with swappable batteries.
Zone and parking rules
Shows parking areas and restricted zones on the map and sends speed limits to the vehicle.
Pre-ride check
Helmet reminder, age check and confirmation of the usage rules.
Support and refund requests
In-app support for post-ride fare disputes, fault reports and lost items.
What goes into the first version, what comes later
First version (MVP)
- Sign-up, age verification and payment method
- Map, plus rental by QR code and by number
- Per-minute fares, ending rides and photos
- Promo codes and a first-ride discount
- Panel for fleet tracking and field tasks
Later releases
- Ride passes and subscriptions
- Refer-a-friend and loyalty points
- Holding a vehicle with a reservation
- Vehicle distribution based on demand forecasts
Modules and how the budget is calculated
The budget is calculated with 360 SOFT’s pricing model from the modules below, about 26 screens and the project’s complexity: roughly 155 person-days for the full scope and 97 person-days for the first version. Every module you drop lowers the budget directly.
| Module | Phase |
|---|---|
| Sign-up, login, social login | First version |
| User profile and settings | First version |
| Roles and permissions | First version |
| Admin dashboard | First version |
| Online payments (Stripe / PSP) | First version |
| Maps, location, routing | First version |
| IoT device and sensor integration | Later release |
| Barcode / RFID / handheld | Later release |
| Push notifications | First version |
| File, photo, video upload | First version |
| Reporting and analytics | First version |
Hosting, SMS, map APIs, app store accounts and payment-provider fees are separate items. Maintenance and improvements (optional): €550 / month. We send a fixed written price within 24 hours after a free discovery call.
The hard parts
Intense competition
When several brands share the same street, availability and price become decisive; operational efficiency must be backed by software.
Connection drops
Where mobile data signal is weak, lock and end-ride commands need a fallback mechanism.
Damage and theft
Alarms, location history and user liability rules must be designed to protect vehicles in the field.
Business model
The core revenue is an unlock fee plus a per-minute ride charge. Wallet top-ups and ride passes bring in cash upfront. Charges for bad parking and damage reduce operating costs. Joint promotions with local businesses, in-app advertising space and campus agreements are also among the options that can create recurring revenue.
Get a free quote for your project
Let us scope it together and send a fixed written quote within 24 hours. NDA on request; you own the source code.
Choosing a company to build an app like Hop
Most people searching “build an app like hop” are really looking for a reliable app development company. When comparing quotes, check four things:
- Can you try similar products they have shipped, in the stores or live?
- Are the source code, design files, servers and store accounts transferred to you by contract?
- Do they show a working demo every two weeks, with written scope and acceptance criteria?
- Are maintenance, scaling and GDPR/security costs written into the quote?
Copyright and trademarks
A business model and features are generally not protected on their own, but the Hop name, logo, interface design, content and source code are. That is why we build a product with similar functionality but your own brand, design and code. This is not legal advice; we recommend a trademark search before launch.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build an app like Hop?
A first version made up of a rider app, a field app and a panel can be developed in a few months. Extra time should be planned for IoT integration and field testing.
Which permits does a scooter business need?
This type of operation depends on city regulations and permits, which can differ from city to city. Talk to the relevant local authority and a legal adviser before investing.
Are there copyright or trademark issues?
The shared scooter model is free to use. The Hop name, logo, design and code may not be used; this information is not legal advice.
Ready-made script or custom software?
Ready-made solutions can be quick for a pilot, but flexibility around IoT modules and operating rules is limited. For a business that will grow under its own brand, custom software is more sustainable.
