Forest vs DollarVan Driver
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.
DollarVan Driver
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This app is for drivers who will get the rides from users and can see the booking requests and they can accept or deny the request and they can even withdraw their comissions from wallet to their bank account etc methods.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Forest at weekly against DollarVan Driver's monthly. 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 weekly, DollarVan Driver monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forest | DollarVan Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (835 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 835 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Human Forest Limited | Amit Yadav |
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
DollarVan Driver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Forest
No in-app purchases
DollarVan Driver
No in-app purchases
