EZFare vs Explore STG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZFare
Purchase bus fares for multiple transit systems conveniently through a single application. Avoid visiting transit centers or waiting in lines, and eliminate the need for cash.
- Purchase fares on multiple transit systems
- Anytime, anywhere access
- Eliminate need for physical tickets/passes
- No waiting in line
- Cashless payments
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EZfare allows transit users to download one app and purchase fares on multiple transit systems, anytime, anywhere. No need to go to multiple transit centers to purchase tickets/passes or wait in line on the bus. Plus, you can leave your cash at home!
Explore STG
This app connects users with a travel organization focused on inspiring young travelers. Stay updated on unforgettable experiences and connect with the community.
- Stay connected with the organization
- Discover unforgettable travel experiences
- Inspire the next generation of travelers
- Community connection
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Student Travel Group's mission is to inspire the next generation of travelers, one unforgettable experience at a time. Download the Explore STG app to stay connected with our organization!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Explore STG at 5.0 against EZFare's 2.6. Explore STG also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). EZFare's advantage is ratings volume (85 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.
Explore STG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EZFare has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EZFare ships an update every 3 months, Explore STG every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZFare | Explore STG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (85 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ohio Transit Risk Pool | Jetpack LLC |
Customer experience
EZFare
Explore STG
In-app purchases
EZFare
No in-app purchases
Explore STG
No in-app purchases
