Comparison

WESTlink vs The Mole Resort

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

Head to head
About

WESTlink

Book a shared on-demand bus service for flexible travel in the West of England. This app connects you to destinations not easily served by traditional routes, planning efficient journeys based on passenger demand. Enjoy guaranteed seating and fare prices comparable to existing bus services.

Highlights
  • On-demand bus booking
  • Shared rides
  • Flexible routes
  • Real-time arrival notifications
  • Book up to 5 passengers
  • Zone-based service
Features
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Get on board WESTlink, your new shared on-demand bus service in the West of England. WESTlink is a new type of bus service and meets the needs of people who may not be in easy reach of existing bus routes or rail lines, or where no service currently exists. Space on the bus can be easily booked by the app, which plans a route based on where other passengers are going so that it can pick up and drop off more people to places nearby. Passengers will be collected and dropped off from some existing bus stops, and also ‘virtual’ bus stops. The service will link passengers to major bus and rail services for their onward journey, and also some key destination points. It runs without a fixed timetable or route and is booked ‘on demand’ or up to a day in advance. The service will operate within 3 zones: North, South and the Future Transport Zone, covering the vast majority of the West of England region, outside of Bristol and Bath city centres. When you book, the service will allocate you to the most efficient pick up and drop off nearest to your start and end destinations, depending on the route and requests from other users. You can book on demand or up to a day in advance for yourself and up to 4 passengers. Using the app will also notify the arrival time of the vehicle, so there is no need to leave home before necessary. Everyone will have a guaranteed seat as they are prebooked. Ticket prices will match fares on West of England buses. All concessionary passes are accepted on this service. HOW TO USE Create an account. Download the WESTlink app and follow the simple signup steps. Book a ride. Enter your pick up and drop off addresses, choose the ride that works best for you, and tap Book ride. Meet your driver. Check the app to find exactly where to meet the vehicle. It may be a short walk from where you are, but your designated pickup point helps to cut down on detours and make your journey faster! View a map of the zones and find out more information about WESTlink at www.westlink.app

About

The Mole Resort

Plan your ideal getaway with this comprehensive travel companion. Manage reservations, access your itinerary, and navigate the resort with an interactive map. You can even use your phone as a digital key to unlock your door.

Highlights
  • Manage reservations
  • Digital key access
  • Itinerary management
  • Interactive resort map
  • View green policies
Features
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The Mole Resort app has everything you need for the perfect break at The Mole Resort. Plan your trip, book restaurants and activities, and so much more. Our app has many features and advantages, including: - View and manage all your reservations in one place - Unlock your door with your phone using digital key - Your whole itinerary in one place - Find your way around the resort with our interactive map - Discover our green policies and so much more. Download our app now and start planning your next memorable moment.

Screenshots

WESTlink4 screens
The Mole Resort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Mole Resort at 67% against WESTlink's 22%. The Mole Resort also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). WESTlink's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 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

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

WESTlink ships an update every 5 weeks, The Mole Resort every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WESTlink versus The Mole Resort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWESTlinkThe Mole Resort
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVia Transportation, Inc.HIGHBULLEN HOTEL LIMITED

Customer experience

WESTlink

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative69.4%

The Mole Resort

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

WESTlink

No in-app purchases

None

The Mole Resort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WESTlink free?
WESTlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Mole Resort free?
The Mole Resort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WESTlink or The Mole Resort have ads?
Neither WESTlink nor The Mole Resort shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WESTlink or The Mole Resort?
WESTlink ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Mole Resort every 7 months. Most recently, WESTlink was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Mole Resort on October 11, 2026.

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