Comparison

Dott vs west

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

Head to head
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.

About

west

Features
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Der MultiBus der west ergänzt das Angebot des öffentlichen Personennahverkehrs im Kreis Heinsberg mit vielen Vorteilen für Sie: • Flexibel fahren • Günstig fahren mit dem AW-Tarif • Platz für Kinderwagen, Rollstuhl, Fahrrad und sonstiges Gepäck • Einfach Buchung Der MultiBus erleichtert zu bestimmten Zeiten das Nutzen des Busangebots der west erheblich

Screenshots

Dott4 screens
west2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: west at none against Dott's shown. west also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Dott's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dott ships an update weekly, west every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dott versus west: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDottwest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDott B.V.PPS-EDV

Bugs and 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

west

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dott

No in-app purchases

None

west

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dott free?
Dott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is west free?
west is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dott or west have ads?
Dott shows ads; west does not.
Which is updated more often, Dott or west?
Dott ships an update weekly, and west every 5 months. Most recently, Dott was updated on October 26, 2026 and west on October 9, 2026.

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