FTA Buddy vs Cstar App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FTA Buddy
This utility app assists volunteers in specific roles at FIRST Robotics Competition events. It provides quick access to a field monitor, technical flashcards, and a reference guide for helpful information.
- Embedded field monitor browser
- Technical flashcards
- Quick reference guide
- Assists FTA/FTAA roles
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This app is for volunteers at FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) events in the FTA (FIRST Technical Adviser) or FTAA (FIRST Technical Adviser Assistant) roles. It's a small app that serves three main purposes: display the field monitor in an embedded browser, show flashcards (like the FTA Notepad app), and show a quick reference page with some helpful technical tidbits.
Cstar App
Explore a new decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) world. Manage multiple Helium wallets, onboard and control Bobber hotspots, and claim rewards with a smooth, user-friendly interface.
- Manage multiple Helium wallets
- Onboard Bobber hotspots
- Claim rewards
- Smooth interface
- Unobstructed viewing
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Cstar is Coming! Made on Earth for Humanity The Cstar app will introduce you to a new DePIN world, offering exciting possibilities. New Features Now Available: Easily link or unlink multiple Helium wallets with just one click. Onboard and manage your Bobber hotspots effortlessly. Enjoy unobstructed viewing and claim your rewards seamlessly. Experience a smooth interface and smooth operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FTA Buddy at 100% against Cstar App's 0%. FTA Buddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8). Cstar App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
FTA Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cstar App has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FTA Buddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cstar App's.
FTA Buddy ships an update every 8 months, Cstar App monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FTA Buddy | Cstar App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ken Schenke | BEEFIVE PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
FTA Buddy
Cstar App
In-app purchases
FTA Buddy
No in-app purchases
Cstar App
No in-app purchases
