Watergate Bay vs Forest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Watergate Bay
Plan your modern beach holiday with this app. View upcoming reservations, book additional services, and discover activities to enhance your stay. Experience the unique energy and reinvention of a seaside resort.
- View upcoming reservations
- Book additional services
- Discover local activities
- Modern beach holiday planning
- Information on hotel amenities
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Two miles of sand, cliffs and a consistent surf break. Watergate Bay Hotel’s take on a modern beach holiday owes it all to location. Whether paddling out into the waves, floating in Swim Club, or tasting your way through the Bay’s three restaurants, a stay at Watergate Bay is all about striking the right balance. Run along the beach and lie in; find wide open spaces and quiet corners; take in crisp sea air and warm sauna time. After over 50 years as a family business, we’re spurred on by our evolving vision of ‘a ski resort on a beach’ – and the way this corner of the world buzzes with the energy of reinvention. Come and see it for yourself. Our mobile app lets you view the details of your upcoming reservation and book additional services or activities to further enhance your stay. Find out today what's happening at Watergate Bay.
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 update cadence: Forest at weekly against Watergate Bay's every 2 months. Forest also leads on review sentiment (11% vs 0%). Watergate Bay's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Watergate Bay ships an update every 2 months, Forest weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Watergate Bay | Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (834 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 11.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 834 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Watergate Bay Hotel Ltd | Human Forest Limited |
Customer experience
Watergate Bay
Forest
Bugs and requests
Watergate Bay
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
Watergate Bay
No in-app purchases
Forest
No in-app purchases
