# Lime vs Thunderbird Scooters

The clearest difference is ads: Thunderbird Scooters at none against Lime's shown. Thunderbird Scooters also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Lime's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (2.3M vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lime against 5.0 for Thunderbird Scooters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lime has 2.3M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lime ships an update weekly, Thunderbird Scooters every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lime | Thunderbird Scooters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lime-ridegreen/id1199780189/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderbird-scooters/id6474864026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 175 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neutron Holdings. Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199780188) | [ANIV, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572201156) |

## What reviewers say

### Lime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lime-ridegreen/id1199780189)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Easily travel around your city with electric bikes and scooters. Find a vehicle on the map, unlock it with the app, and ride to your destination emissions-free. Follow safety guidelines for a responsible journey.

**Highlights:** Electric scooter and bike sharing, Find nearby vehicles on map, Unlock vehicles via app, Emissions-free transportation, Ride responsibly guidance

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and fun to ride
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚲 Smooth and responsive scooters
- 🌳 Eco-friendly transportation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing and hidden fees
- 🐛 Buggy app with connectivity issues
- 🔋 Scooters with low battery life
- 🚫 Restricted parking zones
- 🤕 Safety concerns with scooter quality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to end rides properly
- Inaccurate battery life indicators
- Scooters disappearing from map

**Requested features**

- Ability to reserve scooters
- Option to ride with others on the same account
- Better communication on scooter availability
- Improved customer support and refund process


### Thunderbird Scooters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunderbird-scooters/id6474864026)

Easily rent electric scooters for your daily commute, city exploration, or to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Simply download the app, scan a scooter's QR code to unlock it, and ride to your destination. End your trip through the app and securely lock the scooter.

**Highlights:** Download and create account, Unlock scooter via QR code, Safe and convenient rides, End ride and lock scooter in-app, Eco-friendly transportation

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lime free?

Lime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thunderbird Scooters free?

Thunderbird Scooters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lime or Thunderbird Scooters?

Thunderbird Scooters is rated higher. Lime averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.3M ratings, while Thunderbird Scooters averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lime or Thunderbird Scooters have ads?

Lime shows ads; Thunderbird Scooters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lime or Thunderbird Scooters?

Lime ships an update weekly, and Thunderbird Scooters every 10 months. Most recently, Lime was updated on November 7, 2026 and Thunderbird Scooters on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*