Comparison

Forest vs Zuca

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

Head to head
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.

About

Zuca

Features
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How to use the Zuca application: Open the app, enter your pick up and drop off location. select the request driver. Watch your driver en route to your pick up location in real-time. After arriving at your destination, you are able to rate the service provided by the driver and leave additional information for us, to ensure we are always making the app and service more convenient and user friendly. Features: See the driver and vehicle information beforehand. Share your trip information with a family member or friend.

Screenshots

Forest4 screens
Zuca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Forest at every 9 days against Zuca's monthly. Zuca's advantage is 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

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

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Forest versus Zuca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForestZuca
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (826 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings826 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHuman Forest LimitedSuka Taxi

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

Zuca

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Forest

No in-app purchases

None

Zuca

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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