Zedcarz vs Forest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zedcarz
Book a taxi with ease, track your driver in real-time, and receive status updates. Schedule rides for a specific time and pay with cash or card. Save your favorite locations for quick bookings.
- Order a taxi
- Track vehicle on map
- Real-time notifications
- Cash or card payment
- Schedule exact pick-up
- Save favorite locations
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Welcome to the Zedcarz Taxi booking App! Through this app you can: • Order a taxi • Track the vehicle on the map as it makes its way towards you! • Receive real-time notifications of the status of your taxi • Pay by cash or with card • Order a taxi for an exact pick-up time • Store your favourite pick up points for easy booking
Forest
This app provides access to shared electric bikes across London for a faster, fun, and sustainable commute. Enjoy free ride minutes on every Pay As You Go trip after a small unlock fee.
- Shared electric bike service
- Thousands of ebikes across London
- Free ride minutes daily
- Pay As You Go pricing
- Ride bundles available
- Subscription option
- Watch ads for more free minutes
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Get from A to B with Forest, London’s homegrown shared ebike. Switch your usual journey by train or bus for a faster, fun, and more sustainable way to get around. Plus, we’re the only shared ebike app that after a £1 unlock, gives you up to 30 free ride minutes on every Pay As You Go (PAYG) ride. HOW TO GET STARTED: 1. Download the app, create a free account and accept our Terms and Conditions. 2. Find your nearest Forest bike out of thousands across London using the map in the app. 3. Unlock a bike for £1 using the QR codes on the bike itself, or by tapping the selected bike on the app. 4. Enjoy an emissions free ride! WAYS TO RIDE: 1. PAYG: Simply unlock a bike for £1, get up to 30 free ride minutes, then pay 29p thereafter. 2. Buy a bundle: If you’re making longer trips, or planning multiple trips over a longer time. 3. Subscribe to Forest Plus: If you want the best value riding option. Always ride responsibly, respect other road users, and follow the safety guidance provided in the Forest app. WHY YOU SHOULD RIDE WITH FOREST: Choose from thousands of ebikes available across 18 boroughs of London with free ride minutes available every day. Gain additional free ride minutes by watching ads. We’re B Corp Certified and have run a zero-emissions operation since day one.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zedcarz at 100% against Forest's 12%. Zedcarz also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Forest's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Zedcarz ships an update every 6 months, Forest weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zedcarz | Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (833 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 11.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 833 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 219 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zedcarz Limited | Human Forest Limited |
Customer experience
Zedcarz
Forest
Bugs and requests
Zedcarz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Forest
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inability to properly end rides and park bikes
- Inconsistent GPS tracking and bike availability
- Login and password reset issues
Requested features
4 requests- Improve app stability and responsiveness
- Provide clearer information on parking and no-ride zones
- Maintain high service quality and bike condition
- Offer transparent and fair pricing structure
In-app purchases
Zedcarz
No in-app purchases
Forest
No in-app purchases









