Comparison

TripView Lite vs Jetstar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TripView Lite

Access public transport schedules for Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane offline. View next services, detailed timetables, and trackwork updates. Real-time delay information and vehicle tracking are also available when data permits.

Highlights
  • Offline timetables
  • Next service summary
  • Full timetable viewer
  • Trackwork and interruption info
  • Real-time delay info
  • Interactive maps
Features
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TripView displays Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane public transport timetable data on your phone. It features a summary view showing your next services, as well as a full timetable viewer. All timetable data is stored on your phone, so it can be used offline. Features: - Trackwork and service interruption information - Real-time delay information and vehicle map (Subject to data availability) - Interactive maps (create your trip by clicking on your station/stop) - Multi-modal trip editor (customise exact change locations / lines) Additional features in the full version of TripView: - Save your trips - No advertisements - Organise trips into folders - Alarms - View your favourite trips on Apple Watch - Siri Shortcuts NOTE: Best efforts are taken to ensure timetable accuracy, but no guarantees are made. If you find an error in the timetable, please email support@tripview.com.au with details. No guarantees are made about real-time data availability. If the transit operator doesn't provide real-time data for a particular service, TripView will revert to showing the scheduled time, as per the timetable.

About

Jetstar

Easily search and book flights to your favorite destinations. Manage your trip details, check in, and access your digital boarding pass all in one place. Enjoy low fares and spend more time enjoying your travels.

Highlights
  • Search and book flights
  • Digital boarding pass
  • Real-time trip details
  • Customise bookings
  • Check-in functionality
Features
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All day, every day, low fares to your favourite destinations. Your next adventure is at your fingertips! Search and book flights, check in, generate your digital boarding pass, see your real-time trip details and customise your booking with the Jetstar App! Spend less time worrying about the details and more time enjoying your trip. Install the Jetstar App now!

Screenshots

TripView Lite4 screens
Jetstar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jetstar at none against TripView Lite's shown. TripView Lite's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 53%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TripView Lite against 4.7 for Jetstar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 748 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of TripView Lite's written reviews are positive against 53% of Jetstar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TripView Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, Jetstar every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TripView Lite versus Jetstar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripView LiteJetstar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings)4.7 (748 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better748
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTripView Pty LtdJetstar Airways Pty Ltd

Customer experience

TripView Lite

All ratings1,655 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews297 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative27.9%

Jetstar

All ratings748 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews974 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative42.9%

User reviews

TripView Lite

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate real-time updates
  • 💡 Helpful trip planning features
  • 🚇 Useful for navigating public transport

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable real-time data
  • ⏱️ Disappearing trip information
  • 💰 Expensive paid version
  • 🔍 Difficult to find specific stations
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

Jetstar

From 748 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 💡 Helpful for booking and managing flights
  • 🚀 Efficient check-in process
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 Inability to view past bookings
  • 🐛 Unreliable or outdated information
  • 🐛 Difficulty adding or managing bookings

Bugs and requests

TripView Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect train/bus arrival times
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Fake virus warnings and scam ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Save trip history and favorites
  • Improved route planning for multi-modal journeys
  • More comprehensive coverage of transport networks
  • Better communication about service delays and disruptions

Jetstar

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes during check-in process
  • Unable to log in or create an account
  • Booking details disappearing from the app
  • Inconsistent behavior when selecting destinations
  • Compatibility issues with newer device models

Requested features

7 requests
  • Multi-city booking option
  • Ability to stay logged in
  • Option to view past flights and bookings
  • Improved navigation and user interface
  • Better integration with airline's website
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  • Offline access to boarding passes
  • Customizable notifications and alerts

In-app purchases

None

TripView Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Jetstar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TripView Lite free?
TripView Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jetstar free?
Jetstar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TripView Lite or Jetstar?
Jetstar is rated higher. TripView Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Jetstar averages 4.7 from 748 ratings.
Do TripView Lite or Jetstar have ads?
TripView Lite shows ads; Jetstar does not.
Which is updated more often, TripView Lite or Jetstar?
TripView Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, and Jetstar every 6 weeks. Most recently, TripView Lite was updated on September 24, 2026 and Jetstar on September 24, 2026.

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