Only In Boston vs Juniper Sands
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Only In Boston
Enhance your Boston experience with real-time transit information, local recommendations, trending news, and exclusive contests. Discover the best of the city, whether you're a tourist or a resident.
- Real-time MBTA transit tracking
- Local Boston recommendations
- Trending local news feed
- In-app contests and promotions
- Twitter and Top 3 content integration
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The official Only In Boston (OIB) mobile application is now available for iOS on the AppStore. OIB aims to enhance the city experience for tourists and residents in Boston alike. The application can: 1. Locate MBTA stops and arrivals of all transits (Bus,Subway, and Commuter Rail) in real time based on your current location 2. Find the best recommendations OIB has to offer in and around Boston. 3. Scroll and Navigate trending topics and local news via the OIB Twitter Account and the OIB Top 3 4. View & enter for OIB contests and in-app promotions that will give you incentives to travel the city! OIB has become one of the biggest social media personalities with over: - 500k+ followers on Twitter - 200k+ followers on Instagram
Juniper Sands
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The Juniper Sands app is designed to be used by guests and residents to explore our many offerings. Access all information you need to enjoy your stay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Only In Boston at 12.0 against Juniper Sands's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Only In Boston ships an update every 5 weeks, Juniper Sands every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Only In Boston | Juniper Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (724 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 724 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Only In Boston, LLC | Armstrong Software, LLC. |
In-app purchases
Only In Boston
No in-app purchases
Juniper Sands
No in-app purchases
Questions
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