# Starling Bikes

> Bike Hire in Manchester

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/cc.beryl.GreaterManchester](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cc.beryl.GreaterManchester)

## Overview

- **ID:** `cc.beryl.GreaterManchester`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Beryl
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 42,128
- **Version:** 3.4.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2024-02-29
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 156 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.beryl.GreaterManchester)
- **Website:** [https://beryl.cc/bikeshare](https://beryl.cc/bikeshare)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://beryl.cc/privacy](https://beryl.cc/privacy)

## Description

**Starling Bikes** makes cycling around Greater Manchester simple, convenient, and sustainable. Use the app to find and unlock bikes or e-bikes at stations across the region, then enjoy a safe and easy ride through the city.

Create an account, add a payment method, and start riding with Pay As You Ride options, minute bundles, and passes. When your journey is complete, return the bike to a convenient hire station and follow the in-app instructions to finish your ride.

## Rankings

- #322,003 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `cc.beryl.GreaterManchester.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cc.beryl.GreaterManchester)