Glendale Onboard vs STA Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glendale Onboard
Book on-demand or scheduled rides within Glendale, Arizona. This app facilitates shared microtransit and paratransit services, connecting you with other passengers heading in the same direction for convenient local travel.
- Book on-demand microtransit rides
- Schedule paratransit ADA service
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicle booking
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- Shared ride matching technology
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Glendale Onboard is a shared microtransit and paratransit service serving the City of Glendale, Arizona. The service operates seven days a week, 365 days a year. You can use this app to book rides straight from your phone and conveniently get around Glendale. If you book a microtransit ride, you’ll be able to book an on-demand trip in just a few taps, and our technology will pair you with other people headed your way. HOW IT WORKS 1. GET THE APP → Download the Glendale Onboard app 2. BOOK A RIDE → enter your pick up and drop off locations, and make sure to mark in your profile if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. 3. GET PICKED UP → The app will tell you when a Glendale vehicle is on its way and let you know when it arrives. Questions or comments? Please call the City of Glendale Transportation Office at (623) 930-2940. And if you’re pleased with your experience, throw us a rating in the app store! - Microtransit is a curb-to-curb, same day service. Rides can be booked through the app or by calling (623) 930-3500. - Paratransit ADA service is a door-to-door service provided to ADA eligible citizens in Glendale. This service operates within ¾ of a mile of fixed route bus service. To find out how to become eligible for Paratransit ADA service, call Valley Metro's Mobility Center at (602) 716-2100. Paratransit Reservations can be made by calling (623) 930-3515.
STA Go
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STA Go is the official app for STA Link’s transit-on-demand reservations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: STA Go at fortnightly against Glendale Onboard's every 2 months. 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.
Glendale Onboard ships an update every 2 months, STA Go fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glendale Onboard | STA Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | Spare Labs Inc. |
In-app purchases
Glendale Onboard
No in-app purchases
STA Go
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Glendale Onboard free?
Is STA Go free?
Do Glendale Onboard or STA Go have ads?
Which is updated more often, Glendale Onboard or STA Go?
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