Forest vs LHR Shuttle Service
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
LHR Shuttle Service
Track shuttle buses serving airport routes in real-time. View live bus locations, estimated arrival times, and service updates to plan your airport travel efficiently.
- Real-time shuttle bus tracking
- Live bus location updates
- Estimated arrival times
- Airport route service
- Service update notifications
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Shuttle bus service tracking app for people to go from and to airport.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Forest at weekly against LHR Shuttle Service's every 2 weeks. Forest also leads on review sentiment (11% vs 0%). 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.
Forest ships an update weekly, LHR Shuttle Service every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forest | LHR Shuttle Service |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (834 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 834 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 230 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Human Forest Limited | TransMach Systems Limited |
Customer experience
Forest
LHR Shuttle Service
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
LHR Shuttle Service
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Forest
No in-app purchases
LHR Shuttle Service
No in-app purchases
