cyclexperience vs Forest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
cyclexperience
Discover popular cycle routes in the New Forest National Park and Isle of Purbeck. Features interactive digital maps with live GPS tracking for over 100 miles of traffic-free trails.
- Popular cycle routes
- New Forest & Isle of Purbeck
- Over 100 miles of trails
- Traffic-free cycling
- Interactive digital maps
- Live GPS positioning
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Cyclexperience have shared eight of their most popular cycle routes in the New Forest National Park and the Isle of Purbeck, including over 100 miles of traffic free cycle trails. This exciting app, designed and built by fwdesign, includes dynamic interactive digital maps with live GPS user positioning.
Forest
This app provides a sustainable and fun way to travel around London using shared electric bikes. Unlock bikes easily, enjoy free ride minutes on pay-as-you-go rides, and choose from various plans for the best value.
- Thousands of ebikes across London
- Free ride minutes on PAYG
- Affordable unlock fee
- Subscription plans available
- Eco-friendly transportation
- B Corp Certified
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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: cyclexperience at 82% against Forest's 11%. Forest's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
cyclexperience ships an update every 19 months, Forest weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | cyclexperience | Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (835 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 11.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 835 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fwdesign Limited | Human Forest Limited |
Customer experience
cyclexperience
Forest
Bugs and requests
cyclexperience
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
cyclexperience
No in-app purchases
Forest
No in-app purchases
