Forest vs MemoryPin
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.
MemoryPin
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Where was that photo taken? When? MemoryPin turns your own photo library into a memory quiz. The app picks photos at random, hides their date and location, and lets you guess. Closer guess plus faster answer equals more XP. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a session of 5 to 50 photos. 2. For each photo, drop a pin on the world map and pick the year on the wheel. 3. Submit. The actual location appears, with a dashed line connecting your guess to reality. 4. Earn XP and level up through 10 ranks, from Tourist to Memory Master. FEATURES - Travel-photos-only mode auto-detects your home area and skips it, so you only get vacation memories - Year-stratified random sampling — see photos from across your whole library, not just the last summer - Browse other photos taken on the same day, same place — a tiny time machine - Heart or share photos directly from the quiz - Works fully offline with a bundled world map showing major cities and country names - Stats and history track your accuracy over time PRIVACY IS THE POINT MemoryPin runs entirely on your device. No accounts. No ads. Your photos and location data never leave your iPhone. The app uses Apple's standard photo and location permissions, which you can revoke any time. ABOUT Made by an indie developer who wanted to remember where the good photos were taken. Got feedback? The "Send Feedback" button on the home screen goes straight to the developer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MemoryPin at every 2 days against Forest's every 8 days. 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 8 days, MemoryPin every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forest | MemoryPin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (830 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 830 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 219 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Human Forest Limited | Pierre Paslier |
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
MemoryPin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Forest
No in-app purchases
MemoryPin
No in-app purchases









