STARNow vs Starone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STARNow
Book same-day rides within specific zones for a safe, reliable, and affordable public transit experience. Schedule pickups and drop-offs, and pay directly through the app.
- Schedule pickups and drop-offs
- Real-time vehicle dispatch
- In-app payment option
- Trip reviews
- Service within specific zones
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STAR Transit is a public transportation agency that has been providing service for over 40 years. STARNow is the newest transit option added to our portfolio. This same day service is a safe, reliable, and low cost. How It Works - Schedule your pick up and drop off - Software dispatches the vehicle closest to you - Pay for your trip in the app or on the vehicle - Ride - Review Service Details: Pick up and drop off points must be inside the Mesquite, Terrell, Kaufman and Balch Springs travel zones. For service hours and fares, visit www.STARtransit.org for more information. Service Holidays: - New Year’s Day - President’s Day - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Good Friday - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Thanksgiving Day - The day after Thanksgiving - Christmas Eve - Christmas Day Follow us on social media: Instagram - @STARtransit_official Facebook - @STARtransit
Starone
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StarOne Delivery App is your trusted delivery partner in the city. We connect you with local Delivery Partners to send and receive packages quickly, safely, and at a fair price. Transparent Pricing – Pay only for the distance you choose No Surge Pricing – Same fair rate, day or night Direct Payments – Pay Delivery Partners directly via Cash or GPay Support Local Economy – 100% of the fare goes to Delivery Partners Reliable Service – Easy tracking and quick delivery within your city With StarOne , every delivery supports local jobs and keeps your money within your community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Starone at fortnightly against STARNow's every 5 weeks. Starone also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
STARNow ships an update every 5 weeks, Starone fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STARNow | Starone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (140 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 140 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spare Labs Inc. | Maple Services |
In-app purchases
STARNow
No in-app purchases
Starone
No in-app purchases
