Comparison

Dott vs WESTlink

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

WESTlink

Book a shared on-demand bus service for flexible travel in the West of England. This app connects you to destinations not easily served by traditional routes, planning efficient journeys based on passenger demand. Enjoy guaranteed seating and fare prices comparable to existing bus services.

Highlights
  • On-demand bus booking
  • Shared rides
  • Flexible routes
  • Real-time arrival notifications
  • Book up to 5 passengers
  • Zone-based service
Features
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Get on board WESTlink, your new shared on-demand bus service in the West of England. WESTlink is a new type of bus service and meets the needs of people who may not be in easy reach of existing bus routes or rail lines, or where no service currently exists. Space on the bus can be easily booked by the app, which plans a route based on where other passengers are going so that it can pick up and drop off more people to places nearby. Passengers will be collected and dropped off from some existing bus stops, and also ‘virtual’ bus stops. The service will link passengers to major bus and rail services for their onward journey, and also some key destination points. It runs without a fixed timetable or route and is booked ‘on demand’ or up to a day in advance. The service will operate within 3 zones: North, South and the Future Transport Zone, covering the vast majority of the West of England region, outside of Bristol and Bath city centres. When you book, the service will allocate you to the most efficient pick up and drop off nearest to your start and end destinations, depending on the route and requests from other users. You can book on demand or up to a day in advance for yourself and up to 4 passengers. Using the app will also notify the arrival time of the vehicle, so there is no need to leave home before necessary. Everyone will have a guaranteed seat as they are prebooked. Ticket prices will match fares on West of England buses. All concessionary passes are accepted on this service. HOW TO USE Create an account. Download the WESTlink app and follow the simple signup steps. Book a ride. Enter your pick up and drop off addresses, choose the ride that works best for you, and tap Book ride. Meet your driver. Check the app to find exactly where to meet the vehicle. It may be a short walk from where you are, but your designated pickup point helps to cut down on detours and make your journey faster! View a map of the zones and find out more information about WESTlink at www.westlink.app

Screenshots

Dott4 screens
WESTlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WESTlink at none against Dott's shown. Dott's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 2). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WESTlink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dott has 9.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Dott's written reviews are positive against 22% of WESTlink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dott ships an update weekly, WESTlink every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dott versus WESTlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDottWESTlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings9.3K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDott B.V.Via Transportation, Inc.

Customer experience

Dott

All ratings9,342 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews988 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative64.2%

WESTlink

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative69.4%

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

WESTlink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dott

No in-app purchases

None

WESTlink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dott free?
Dott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WESTlink free?
WESTlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dott or WESTlink?
WESTlink is rated higher. Dott averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while WESTlink averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dott or WESTlink have ads?
Dott shows ads; WESTlink does not.
Which is updated more often, Dott or WESTlink?
Dott ships an update weekly, and WESTlink every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dott was updated on October 28, 2026 and WESTlink on October 21, 2026.

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