Comparison

Train Hugger vs Forest

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

Head to head
About

Train Hugger

Book UK train tickets with this app and help reforest the British countryside. For every ticket booked, a tree is planted in partnership with the Royal Forestry Society. Find the best fares, manage your tickets, and track your tree planting impact.

Highlights
  • Book UK train tickets
  • Plant trees in the UK
  • Find best fares
  • Save e-tickets
  • Manage bookings
  • Track tree planting
Features
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Welcome to Train Hugger, the UK’s leading green train ticketing app. Whenever you book with Train Hugger, we plant a tree in the UK in partnership with the Royal Forestry Society. We’re planting trees you recognise in places that you’ve been to, in our bid to restore the British countryside. The price is the same, the seat is the same, the journey is the same. You can easily find the best fares, use Apple Pay or PayPal, save e-tickets to your phone, make amends or ask for refunds, all within the app. You can even keep track of how many trees you planted. Our customer service is on hand 7 days a week if you do need to talk to someone.

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

Train Hugger4 screens
Forest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Hugger at 90% against Forest's 12%. Train Hugger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Forest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (833 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Train Hugger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest has 833 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Train Hugger's written reviews are positive against 12% of Forest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Hugger ships an update every 5 weeks, Forest weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Train Hugger versus Forest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain HuggerForest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (833 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better11.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2833 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMigaloo LtdHuman Forest Limited

Customer experience

Train Hugger

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Forest

All ratings833 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews633 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative81.5%

Bugs and requests

Train Hugger

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

Train Hugger

No in-app purchases

None

Forest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Hugger free?
Train Hugger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forest free?
Forest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Hugger or Forest?
Train Hugger is rated higher. Train Hugger averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Forest averages 4.7 from 833 ratings.
Do Train Hugger or Forest have ads?
Train Hugger shows ads; Forest does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Hugger or Forest?
Train Hugger ships an update every 5 weeks, and Forest weekly. Most recently, Train Hugger was updated on October 13, 2026 and Forest on October 19, 2026.

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