# Junket vs Salem Skipper

The clearest difference is rating: Salem Skipper at 4.8 against Junket's 2.9. Salem Skipper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 17). Junket's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Junket sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Salem Skipper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Salem Skipper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Salem Skipper has 1.3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Junket's written reviews are positive against 45% of Salem Skipper's.

Junket ships an update every 3 weeks, Salem Skipper monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Junket | Salem Skipper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junket-explore-your-world/id1297242830/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salem-skipper/id1540576019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **45.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iTourMobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/544445763) | [Via Transportation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018) |

## What reviewers say

### Junket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junket-explore-your-world/id1297242830)

Embark on decision-based adventures and explore destinations worldwide through interactive tours. Create your own experiences or discover over 100 pre-made adventures in more than 50 cities. Earn points and trophies as you uncover mysteries and learn about the world.

**Highlights:** Decision-based adventures, Location-based tours, Create and sell custom experiences, Earn points and trophies, Ghost tours, Movie and TV location tours, Historical site explorations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Bundle of 3 tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 8 Tokens | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 9 Tokens | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 10 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 15 tokens | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 16 Tokens | $15.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 20 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 30 tokens | $29.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 50 Tokens | $49.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 60 Tokens | $59.99 | one-time |


### Salem Skipper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salem-skipper/id1540576019)

Book on-demand rides around Salem, MA, and share your journey with others heading in the same direction. This app offers a convenient, efficient, and affordable way to travel, reducing congestion and emissions.

**Highlights:** On-demand ride booking, Shared rides for efficiency, Real-time ETA estimates, In-app ride tracking, Affordable transit pricing, Sustainable travel option

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent trip
- 👍 Great affordable service with friendly, helpful drivers
- 👍 Great company, good for the community
- 👍 Fairly easy to use, got some free rides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Drivers are never available, have ridiculous wait times, or do not arrive to the correct location
- 🚫 Vehicles are often not clean, and is generally a bad experience
- 🚫 Drivers tend to make stops at random locations, wait for 10-20 minutes before resuming driving, highly unprofessional and extremely frustrating
- 🚫 Drivers go to the wrong pickup spot and leave without waiting the full 5 minutes, leaving young girls stranded
- 🚫 Notifications are undeletable, drivers are distracted from actual driving

**Reported bugs**

- No login button, can't sign in on new device
- Rides are fully booked and unavailable for over a month

**Requested features**

- Allow drop-offs a little out of bounds, not just within Salem
- Improve pickup accuracy and communication with drivers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Junket free?

Junket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Salem Skipper free?

Salem Skipper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Junket or Salem Skipper?

Salem Skipper is rated higher. Junket averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Salem Skipper averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Junket or Salem Skipper have ads?

Neither Junket nor Salem Skipper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Junket or Salem Skipper?

Junket ships an update every 3 weeks, and Salem Skipper monthly. Most recently, Junket was updated on October 24, 2026 and Salem Skipper on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*