Sona vs AidStar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sona
Access your upcoming work shifts and holiday schedule in real-time. Employees can also claim additional shifts directly through the app, putting them in control of their work availability.
- Real-time shift view
- Holiday schedule
- Claim additional shifts
- Employee control
- Shift management platform integration
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Sona gives employees whose employers use the Sona shift management platform, a realtime view of your upcoming shifts and holiday while allowing you to claim additional shifts as and when you want them. Sona puts you in control.
AidStar
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AidStar helps you easily find and connect with trusted local businesses in your area. Whether you need a cleaner, plumber, painter, fitness trainer, or digital expert — AidStar makes it simple to browse, contact, and hire professionals you can trust. Business owners can also list their services for free, reach more customers, and grow their business effortlessly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sona at every 6 days against AidStar's monthly. Sona also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). 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.
Sona ships an update every 6 days, AidStar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sona | AidStar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.1 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sona | AidStar Limited |
In-app purchases
Sona
No in-app purchases
AidStar
No in-app purchases
