Solace Secure vs Forest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Solace Secure
This app offers travelers real-time global risk information, including alerts for threats in their vicinity. It features check-in, SOS, and tracking capabilities for enhanced safety, with a 24/7 operations center monitoring high-risk travelers.
- Global risk intelligence
- Geo-located threat alerts
- Traveler tracking
- Check-in functionality
- SOS feature
- 24/7 operations center monitoring
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The Solace Secure smartphone application provides travellers with invaluable information relating to global risk whilst providing the ability to track travellers position in relation to these risks. On a 24 / 7 basis Solace Global monitors open source intelligence including global news outlets, social media , governmental travel advisories amongst others and provides this tool to access information quickly and easily. These ‘alerts’ are risk rated, categorised , and then geo-located. Users (the traveller) can therefore identify easily key threats in their immediate location and take measures to avoid and mitigate these risks. The inclusion of Check-in, SOS, and Tracking functionality allows Solace Global's 24 hour operations centre to monitor medium and high-risk travellers in areas where additional level of reassurance is required. This application requires subscription to the Solace Secure platform which is available by contacting Solace Global direct.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solace Secure at 50% against Forest's 12%. Solace Secure also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Forest's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (826 vs 2). 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.
Solace Secure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest has 826 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Solace Secure's written reviews are positive against 12% of Forest's.
Solace Secure ships an update every 2 months, Forest every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Solace Secure | Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.7 (826 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 11.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 826 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 228 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solace Global Limited | Human Forest Limited |
Customer experience
Solace Secure
Forest
Bugs and requests
Solace Secure
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
Solace Secure
No in-app purchases
Forest
No in-app purchases
