Burlingame Library vs CommuteStar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Burlingame Library
Access your local library's collection on the go. Search the catalog, manage your account, download digital books and audiobooks, place holds, and renew items. Stay connected with library news and find branch information.
- Search library catalog
- Manage user account
- Download eBooks and audiobooks
- Place and renew holds
- View branch hours and directions
- Connect via social media
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Take Burlingame Library everywhere you go! Features: - Search the catalog - Manage your account - Download eBooks and Audiobooks - Place holds - Renew materials · Connect with us on social media - Check branch opening hours, location and get directions and so much more!
CommuteStar
Earn rewards for choosing eco-friendly transportation in San Mateo County. Track your commutes via biking, walking, or public transit to unlock exclusive programs and incentives. Connect with others for carpooling and contribute to a greener community.
- Earn rewards for sustainable commutes
- Access exclusive programs and promotions
- Track biking, walking, and carpooling trips
- Find carpool and vanpool partners
- Log commutes to monitor progress
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The CommuteStar app empowers you to earn rewards for sustainable commuting in San Mateo County, CA. Join a community dedicated to making a positive impact with every journey. Choose sustainable commute options like biking, walking, carpooling, or public transit to earn rewards and gain access to programs like Guaranteed Ride Home and the Commuter Challenge. Key Features: - Earn Rewards: Transform your sustainable commuting efforts into tangible rewards. Earn points by logging your commutes and redeem them for exciting rewards and raffle prize entries. - Access to Exclusive Programs: Enjoy special promotions and incentives designed for app users. There’s always something new to explore within the app! - Trip Tracking: Effortlessly log your trips. Whether biking, walking, or carpooling, the app lets you track your commutes and provides accurate data to help you monitor your progress. - Carpool and Vanpool Ridematching: Easily find carpool or vanpool partners for your daily commute. Connect with others traveling the same route, making your commute more convenient, cost-effective, and sustainable. Download the CommuteStar app today and become part of a movement to make San Mateo County a better place to live and work! For more information, visit our website at Commute.org, email us at support@commute.org, or follow us on social media for the latest updates and tips on sustainable commuting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Burlingame Library at 5.0 against CommuteStar's 3.3. Burlingame Library also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CommuteStar's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Burlingame Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Burlingame Library's written reviews are positive against 75% of CommuteStar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Burlingame Library ships an update every 2 months, CommuteStar every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Burlingame Library | CommuteStar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peninsula Library System | RideAmigos |
Customer experience
Burlingame Library
CommuteStar
In-app purchases
Burlingame Library
No in-app purchases
CommuteStar
No in-app purchases
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