Spin vs dart scooters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spin
Access shared electric scooters and bikes for urban travel. Find, unlock, and ride emission-free vehicles to your destination, using bike lanes where available. Park responsibly to ensure safe pedestrian access.
- Find nearby scooters and bikes
- Unlock vehicles via QR code or ID
- Ride using bike lanes
- Emissions-free travel
- Responsible parking guidance
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Spin is reimagining the way people and cities flow by offering shared electric micro-mobility options as an alternative to traditional forms of urban transport. We are committed to being the best possible partner for cities while building the safest, most equitable, and most sustainable mobility solution for the communities we serve. Just download our easy-to-use, reliable app for access to thousands of shared scooters and bikes across the country. Spin scooters and bikes are emissions-free, so you’ll also help keep the air fresh every time you ride. How to Take a Spin: - Open the app to find the nearest Spin scooter or bike. - Unlock your Spin by scanning the QR code or by entering its ID. - Ride safely to your destination, using bike lanes where available. - Park responsibly, avoiding pedestrian right of ways, building entrances, and wheelchair ramps. Want Spin scooter or bike-sharing where you live for your commute? Have feedback on your ride? Contact support@spin.pm, or find more info at www.spin.app California Privacy Notice: https://www.spin.app/policies/ca-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.spin.app/policies/terms-us
dart scooters
Explore cities on fast and fun electric scooters. This app allows one rider to unlock and pay for multiple scooters, offering a unique city tour experience. Discover local partner offers and DIY tour options.
- Electric scooter rentals
- City exploration
- Unlock multiple scooters
- Promotions and offers
- DIY tours
- Easy sign-up and payment
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Dart scooters are more than just a point to point transportation, it's an experience you will never forget! Tour your favorite city on electric scooters that are fast, fun, and family friendly. One rider can unlock and pay for up to 4 dart scooters in the app. Promos, special offers from our local partners, and a simple ‘DIY’ tour also available. It's easy to get started: 1. Download the app. 2. Sign up using phone number and email address. 3. Add funds to wallet. 4. Scan the QR code to unlock scooter. 5. Scoot and park safely following local rules and laws. 6. Be sure to end your ride before you close out the app.
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Verdict
Spin and dart scooters both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of dart scooters's written reviews are positive against 29% of Spin's. Spin's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (489K vs 298). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Spin against 4.8 for dart scooters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spin has 489K ratings behind it against 298, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Spin's written reviews are positive against 79% of dart scooters's.
Spin ships an update every 6 days, dart scooters every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spin | dart scooters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (489K ratings) | 4.8 (298 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | 78.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 489K — better | 298 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #126 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 225 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pheenix USH LLC | Dart scooter inc. |
Customer experience
Spin
dart scooters
User reviews
Spin
From 489K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and fun ride
- 👍 Great first-time experience
- 👍 Convenient for commuting
- 👍 Smooth and stable ride
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Overpriced compared to competitors
- 🔒 Poor customer service and support
- 🚫 Unreliable scooters and frequent issues
- 🚫 Confusing pricing and hidden fees
dart scooters
From 298 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Fast scooters
- 💰 Cheaper than competitors
- 👍 Great for touring cities/monuments
- 👍 Durable scooters
Room to improve
- 🐌 Slow breaks
- 💸 Expensive charges
- 🗺️ Poor coverage/service area restrictions
- 😬 Rickety and rough ride
- ❗ Annoying alarms when outside service area
Bugs and requests
Spin
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and crashes during rides
- Inability to properly end and lock rides
- Scooters randomly shutting off or malfunctioning
- Inaccurate scooter locations shown in the app
Requested features
4 requests- Better app stability and reliability
- Clearer pricing and fee structure
- Improved customer support and communication
- More scooter availability and distribution
dart scooters
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scooter stopped working
- Alarm kept going off outside service area
Requested features
2 requests- Need more scooters in NW/American University area
- Wheels should absorb ground better
In-app purchases
Spin
No in-app purchases
dart scooters
No in-app purchases
