Forest vs Addison Lee Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Addison Lee Driver
This app connects drivers with passengers seeking premium car services. Drivers can set their own hours, access high-paying customers, and benefit from guaranteed earnings for new company car drivers. It's designed for professional drivers looking to maximize their income.
- Be your own boss
- Set your own hours
- Access high-paying customers
- Guaranteed earnings for company car drivers
- Professional car service network
- Driver support team
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Start your career with Addison Lee today. Be your own boss and set your own hours plus access the best customers with the highest rate card. We guarantee that Company Car drivers will earn at least £1,250 per week for the first 4 weeks (T&C’s Apply). This latest version of the Addison Lee Driver App gives drivers with their own car access to London’s most professional car service. With an amazing client base and a job price of 3 times more than competitors this is the circuit for drivers who want to maximise their earnings. If you do own your own car, we accept high quality cars under 5 years old and drivers who are proud of what they do. Fully supported by our experienced Driver Team, we will help you sign up and start earning with the least amount of hassle. Download the app and complete the sign up at https://addl.ee/Drive
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Addison Lee Driver at 62% against Forest's 12%. Addison Lee Driver also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Forest's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). 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.
Forest ships an update every 9 days, Addison Lee Driver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forest | Addison Lee Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (821 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 821 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 228 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Human Forest Limited | Addison Lee Plc |
Customer experience
Forest
Addison Lee Driver
Bugs and 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
Addison Lee Driver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Forest
No in-app purchases
Addison Lee Driver
No in-app purchases
