Comparison

EVDot vs Forest

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

Head to head
About

EVDot

This app provides access to a network of electric vehicle charging stations. Users can locate and connect to chargers using their mobile device or an RFID card. Existing RFID cards can also be registered for seamless use.

Highlights
  • Access charging network
  • Mobile app access
  • RFID card integration
  • Register existing RFID
  • Locate charging stations
Features
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The EV Dot charging network is owned and operated by BMM Networks. We have partnered with Clenergy EV to develop and build an interoperable, roaming based EV Charging network for the UK and beyond. Access to the charge points is through a mobile App or RFID card It's also possible to register an existing RFID to the App and this needs to be completed at an EV Dot Charging Station

About

Forest

This app provides access to shared electric bikes across London for a faster, fun, and sustainable commute. Enjoy free ride minutes on every Pay As You Go trip after a small unlock fee.

Highlights
  • Shared electric bike service
  • Thousands of ebikes across London
  • Free ride minutes daily
  • Pay As You Go pricing
  • Ride bundles available
  • Subscription option
  • Watch ads for more free minutes
Features
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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.

Screenshots

EVDot4 screens
Forest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: EVDot at free against Forest's free with in-app purchases. Forest's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

EVDot ships an update monthly, Forest every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EVDot versus Forest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVDotForest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (826 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews — better11.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—826 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClenergy EV Ltd.Human Forest Limited

Customer experience

EVDot

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

Forest

All ratings826 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews620 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative81.8%

Bugs and requests

EVDot

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

None

EVDot

No in-app purchases

None

Forest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EVDot free?
EVDot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forest free?
Forest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EVDot or Forest have ads?
Neither EVDot nor Forest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EVDot or Forest?
EVDot ships an update monthly, and Forest every 9 days. Most recently, EVDot was updated on September 16, 2026 and Forest on September 26, 2026.

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