ArriveON vs Access GO Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArriveON
This app assists newcomers in settling in Ontario by providing access to essential information and resources. It covers employment, healthcare, education, housing, and community services, available in multiple languages and usable offline.
- Settlement information and resources
- Multilingual support (10 languages)
- Offline access to content
- No account required for use
- Private and anonymous data handling
- Employment, healthcare, and housing assistance
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ArriveON is a free, mobile app designed to help newcomers successfully settle in Ontario by providing easy access to trusted information, resources, and services to support every stage of the settlement journey. Available in 10 languages: English, French, Ukrainian, Farsi, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Punjabi, Russian, and Spanish. ArriveON ensures that newcomers can access critical settlement information in the language they are most comfortable using. From finding employment and learning English to accessing health care, education, housing, and community services, ArriveON offers everything you need to get started and thrive in your new community. Key features of the Arrive On app include: No account required: Explore settlement topics and services instantly without creating a login. Offline access: Newcomer information is saved directly to your phone, allowing you to view content anytime, even without internet access. Private and anonymous: ArriveON does not collect or store personal data. Your responses are used only to generate in-app recommendations and are never shared with funders or third parties. In addition to the app, newcomers can further enhance their settlement experience by attending an Orientation to Ontario (O2O) workshop, visiting the O2O website, or calling the bilingual information line at 1-855-626-0002. O2O also provides a wide range of print and digital resources, including webinars on key settlement topics to help newcomers navigate life in Ontario. For more information, you may contact the team at arriveon@costi.org. The ArriveON app is made possible through funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Government of Ontario. We also extend our sincere thanks to our settlement partners across Ontario, whose collaboration makes this program possible. Content in the app is based on the Orientation to Ontario program workbook and related settlement resources.
Access GO Mobile
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AccessGO — GO Transit Departures AccessGO gives you real-time GO Transit departure information across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, built from the ground up to work with VoiceOver. Union Station Board See the next departures from Toronto Union Station at a glance. Filter by line, pull to refresh, and get live delay and platform information as trains approach. Any Station, Any Line Look up departures for any GO station on the network. Find stations near you using your location, enter a stop code directly, or browse by line to pick your station. Service Alerts Stay informed about delays, cancellations, bus bridges, and elevator outages. Filter alerts by line to see only what affects your commute. Favourites Save your most-used stations for quick one-tap access. Add and remove stations from the departure board, and your list is always waiting when you come back. Journey Lookup Check scheduled trips between any two stations on the same GO line. Choose your travel date and time, and AccessGO shows you available departures with full stop-by-stop details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Access GO Mobile at monthly against ArriveON's every 2 months. Access GO Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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.
ArriveON ships an update every 2 months, Access GO Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArriveON | Access GO Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | COSTI Immigrant Services | Jason Fayre |
In-app purchases
ArriveON
No in-app purchases
Access GO Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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