Comparison

Villo vs Dott

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Villo

Easily locate available Villo bikes and empty stands in Brussels. This app provides real-time station information, sorting options, and map integration to help you find a bike or a place to park.

Highlights
  • View bike and stand availability
  • Sort stations by proximity
  • Search for specific stations
  • Map view with user location
  • Identify out-of-order stations
  • Switch between rent/return modes
Features
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Easiest way to find a Villo bike to rent in Brussels or a stand where to leave your Villo bike! * see how many bikes and how many free stands are in each Villo station; * quick list view with Villo stations sorted from closest to farthest; * search for Villo stations; * quickly jump to a Villo station by directly tapping it; * switch quickly between "take a bike" and "leave a bike" mode; * quickly see which Villo stations are out of order; * your position is shown directly on the map so that you know how close to a bike station you are; * refresh your view to be up-to-date.

About

Dott

Easily navigate your city with electric bikes and scooters. Simply find, unlock, and ride to your destination. Offers flexible payment options and passes for cost savings.

Highlights
  • Unlock e-bikes and e-scooters
  • Find nearby vehicles on map
  • Pay-as-you-go or use passes
  • Refer friends for free rides
  • Available 24/7
  • Safety features
Features
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Got somewhere to be? Take a Dott! Simply unlock an e-bike or e-scooter in the Dott app, ride to your destination, and get on with your day – easy as that. To get started: 1. Download the Dott app 2. Check the in-app map to find a nearby e-scooter or e-bike 3. Scan the vehicle’s QR code to unlock it, and you’re off! Pro tip: Grab a Dott pass to save on your ride. Or simply pay as you go with your secure payment method of choice. Why choose Dott? Dott is the simplest way to move around your city, safely and efficiently. Ditch the crowded commute and enjoy traveling in the open air. Avoid traffic jams and arrive at your destination on time – for a fraction of the cost of a taxi or car share. Our e-scooters and e-bikes are available 24/7, making moving around your city a breeze! They’re brought in for regular maintenance and boast all the latest safety features. Plus, thanks to the smooth electric acceleration, riding our vehicles is a piece of cake. Ride a Dott whenever you're: * Meeting a friend for dinner * Commuting to work * Heading to class * Going on a date * Exploring your city on your day off, or sightseeing in other countries Get around without breaking the bank Simply pay for your rides as you go, at a price similar to public transport. Or, explore Dott passes to ride more for less: grab a pass for 24 hours, a week, or even a month to save on every ride. If you fancy a ride for free, just refer a friend and you’ll both get a free ride each! Want in on even more discounts? Turn on notifications to hear about our limited-time deals. Where you’ll find us Dott (previously TIER) is currently available in more than 400 cities across Europe and Middle East – with more on the way! Want to see Dott in your city? Drop us a line at support@ridedott.com.

Screenshots

Villo4 screens
Dott4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dott at 4.8 against Villo's 2.0. Dott also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 4). Villo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dott holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dott has 9.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Villo's written reviews are positive against 30% of Dott's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Villo versus Dott: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVilloDott
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)4.8 (9.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews30.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49.3K — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB385 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCosmin CremarencoDott B.V.

Customer experience

Villo

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Dott

All ratings9,317 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews988 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative64.2%

Bugs and requests

Villo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dott

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ride not ending properly
  • Inability to unlock/lock scooters
  • Incorrect battery level reporting
  • Glitches with payment and refunds

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to reserve/book scooters
  • Improved navigation and zone information
  • Monthly subscription option
  • Increased speed limit

In-app purchases

None

Villo

No in-app purchases

None

Dott

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Villo free?
Villo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dott free?
Dott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Villo or Dott?
Dott is rated higher. Villo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dott averages 4.8 from 9.3K ratings.
Do Villo or Dott have ads?
Dott shows ads; Villo does not.

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