Voi vs Forest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Voi
Rent electric scooters and e-bikes for convenient city travel. Easily find, unlock, and ride to your destination, reducing your carbon footprint and exploring new places affordably. Offers flexible pricing and safety resources.
- Rent e-scooters and e-bikes
- Find vehicles on in-app map
- Unlock via QR code
- Explore 100+ European cities
- Flexible pricing and passes
- Reduced-speed mode for beginners
- RideSafe Academy for safety tips
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Rent an e-scooter or e-bike with just a tap on your phone and get anywhere in the city within minutes. Simply download the free Voi app, create an account and get rolling! A NEW WAY TO MOVE AROUND Voi provides a new level of mobility to urban dwellers who want to move smart and spend less without compromising the environment. So swap the tube, bus or car (and skip the hassle of parking!) for a shared electric scooter or e-bike and zip around the city in style, while leaving no carbon footprint. Rolling along the streets on an e-scooter or e-bike is the perfect way to explore a new city on a budget, or simply experience your own hometown from a different perspective. GET ROLLING IN NO TIME: 1. Get the free Voi app and create an account. 2. Find an e-scooter or e-bike nearby using the in-app map. 3. Unlock the e-scooter or e-bike by scanning the QR code on the handlebar. 4. Set off on the e-scooter or e-bike and get to your destination in no time. E-SCOOTER OR E-BIKE? The Voi electric scooter is an excellent choice for when you need to quickly get somewhere within a somewhat shorter distance, while the e-bike is ideal for longer routes. PRICING AND PASSES Skip the unlock fee every time with a Voi Pass – pick a subscription with or without riding minutes, grab a bundle of discounted minutes (unlimited unlocks always included!) or simply pay as you go. Prices vary by location, time and vehicle type. Check the app for current rates, deals and available options in your area. AROUND THE CORNER, ACROSS THE CONTINENT Voi lets you explore 100+ towns and cities across Europe on two wheels. Check if there’s an e-scooter or e-bike available near you at cities.voi.com/city. ROAD SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU The choices you make while riding an electric scooter or e-bike affect not only you, but all your fellow road users, as well. So let’s get it right! Be sure to know the rules of the road before setting off on an e-scooter or e-bike. Stick to the bike lanes or close to the side curb, and stay off pavements. Never ride under the influence, and always wear a helmet to keep your head safe. Oh, and no twin-riding – one person per e-scooter or e-bike at a time. FIRST TIME ON AN E-SCOOTER? If you haven’t used an electric scooter before – activate reduced-speed mode in the app. This caps the max speed of the scooter, allowing you to start off slow while learning to operate the vehicle. E-SCOOTER AND E-BIKE PARKING Proper parking is a matter of safety and accessibility. Keep yourself informed of your local rules and regulations in regards to e-scooter and e-bike parking – and follow them. Always park your Voi e-scooter or e-bike standing upright, using the kickstand and be sure not to obstruct the path of pedestrians, cyclists or other vehicles. LEARN AND EARN RideSafe Academy provides micro courses that teach you essential knowledge and helpful tips on local electric scooter and e-bike traffic rules and rider safety – all in a fun and engaging way. Boost your road confidence and get rewarded with a free Voi ride! The courses are freely available to all, and in several languages. Go to ridesafe.voi.com.
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 monetization model: Forest at free against Voi's free with in-app purchases. Forest also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Voi's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 11%) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 834). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
Voi holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voi has 9.8K ratings behind it against 834, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Voi's written reviews are positive against 11% of Forest's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Voi | Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better | 4.7 (834 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews — better | 11.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.8K — better | 834 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | VOI Technology AB | Human Forest Limited |
Customer experience
Voi
Forest
User reviews
Voi
From 9.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient transportation
- 🚀 Fun riding experience
- 👍 Good customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 App issues (crashes, bugs, glitches)
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🔋 Battery life and charging problems
- 🚫 Limited parking options
- 🚫 Restricted riding zones
Forest
From 834 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Affordable and cost-effective
- 🌳 Eco-friendly transportation
- ⚡ Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Reliable and well-maintained bikes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔍 Unclear parking and no-ride zones
- ⚠️ Declining service quality over time
- 💰 Increasing prices and hidden fees
- 🔧 Bikes often in poor condition
Bugs and requests
Voi
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scooters stopping mid-ride
- Inability to end rides properly
- Payment and account issues
Requested features
3 requests- Improved app navigation and mapping
- Ability to lock scooters anywhere
- Better communication of pricing and policies
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
Voi
No in-app purchases
Forest
No in-app purchases









