StudentSafe vs Forest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StudentSafe
Monitor vehicle locations and passenger boarding/alighting times in real-time. Receive notifications with stop names, times, and system messages.
- Real-time vehicle positioning
- Scheduled and actual boarding times
- Passenger alighting time tracking
- Stop name notifications
- System message alerts
- Passenger assignment
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The app is a tracking and monitoring application that allows the user to view the current position of a vehicle and the scheduled and actual boarding and alighting times of a passenger on that vehicle. Each user is assigned a number of passengers and can view real time information and notifications with information such as boarding and alighting times, the stop name and any messages sent from the system.
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.
- 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
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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 every 8 days against StudentSafe's every 2 months. Forest also leads on review sentiment (12% vs 0%). StudentSafe's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StudentSafe ships an update every 2 months, Forest every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StudentSafe | Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (830 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 11.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 830 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 219 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PPCNSEO COMPANY LIMITED | Human Forest Limited |
Customer experience
StudentSafe
Forest
Bugs and requests
StudentSafe
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
StudentSafe
No in-app purchases
Forest
No in-app purchases
