Comparison

Dott vs flexo Bus 2.0

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

flexo Bus 2.0

This app provides on-demand, accessible micro-transit bus services in the greater Braunschweig area. It optimizes routes based on ride requests, avoiding conflicts with regular bus lines and utilizing designated flexo Stops. Book rides easily by entering your destination or selecting a nearby stop.

Highlights
  • On-demand bus service
  • Accessible micro-transit
  • Dynamic route optimization
  • Customizable flexo Stops
  • Easy ride booking
  • Regular trip booking
Features
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flexo ist ein Busangebot im öffentlichen Nahverkehr mit barrierefreien Kleinbussen im Großraum Braunschweig. Bei flexo gibt es keinen starren Fahrplan, sondern die Busse fahren nur auf Nachfrage. Eine Software bündelt Fahrtwünsche und erstellt individuelle Fahrtrouten. Dabei achtet die Software darauf, dass kein Parallelverkehr mit Linienbussen entsteht und verweist auch auf das vorhandene Busangebot. Um flexo einfach und schnell zu erreichen, wurden in der Region Braunschweig neben den bereits existierenden Bushaltestellen rund 200 neue Halteorte für flexo geschaffen. Alle Orte, an denen flexo hält (bestehende Haltestellen und neue Halteorte), heißen flexo Stops. Mit der flexo App können Fahrtwünsche ganz einfach angefragt und gebucht werden. Auch die Buchung von regelmäßigen Fahrten ist möglich. Einfach Start und Ziel eingeben oder den nächstgelegenen flexo Stop auf der Karte auswählen und Fahrt anfragen. Es wird die nächstmögliche Fahrt mit flexo angezeigt. Entspricht die deinen Wünschen, kann sie verbindlich gebucht werden. Bei flexo gilt der VRB-Tarif. Fahrkarten können an den Vorverkaufsstellen, bei den Busfahrer*innen oder in der App „VRB Fahrinfo & Tickets“ erworben werden. Auch das Deutschlandticket und das Niedersachsen-Ticket gilt bei einer Fahrt mit flexo. Ausnahmen: Die Sammelschülerzeitkarte gilt an Schultagen erst ab 16:00 Uhr. Das VRB-Kurzstreckenticket gilt nicht.

Screenshots

Dott4 screens
flexo Bus 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: flexo Bus 2.0 at none against Dott's shown. flexo Bus 2.0 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Dott's advantage is ratings volume (9.3K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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

flexo Bus 2.0 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dott ships an update weekly, flexo Bus 2.0 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dott versus flexo Bus 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDottflexo Bus 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.3K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.7.2
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB81 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDott B.V.ioki GmbH

Customer experience

Dott

All ratings9,317 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews988 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative64.2%

flexo Bus 2.0

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

flexo Bus 2.0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dott

No in-app purchases

None

flexo Bus 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dott free?
Dott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is flexo Bus 2.0 free?
flexo Bus 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dott or flexo Bus 2.0?
flexo Bus 2.0 is rated higher. Dott averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while flexo Bus 2.0 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dott or flexo Bus 2.0 have ads?
Dott shows ads; flexo Bus 2.0 does not.
Which is updated more often, Dott or flexo Bus 2.0?
Dott ships an update weekly, and flexo Bus 2.0 fortnightly. Most recently, Dott was updated on October 24, 2026 and flexo Bus 2.0 on October 24, 2026.

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