Comparison

SPARKvue 4 vs StarRez Go

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

Head to head
About

SPARKvue 4

Collect, visualize, and analyze real-time sensor data for STEM education. Wirelessly connect sensors, capture images for analysis, and build custom displays. Share live data and create electronic lab journals for collaborative learning.

Highlights
  • Live sensor data collection
  • Wireless Bluetooth sensor connection
  • Multiple data display options
  • Built-in statistical analysis tools
  • Interactive lab activities
  • Electronic student lab journals
  • Live data sharing
Features
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SPARKvue is a popular data collection, visualization and analysis application for STEM learning. SPARKvue enables wireless data collection and live data sharing with anyone in the world to unleash the learning experience. Capture data from the world around you: ● Graph live sensor data from the world around you in real time—pH, temperature, force, carbon dioxide and much more! ● Connect PASCO’s new wireless Bluetooth Smart sensors directly to your iPad or iPhone—just turn on the sensor and connect right in the app. Nothing could be easier! ● Connect any of 80+ PASCO sensors via our Bluetooth interfaces ● Capture images with the integrated cameras and use SPARKvue’s image analysis capabilities ● Collect and display live data using the onboard accelerometer and sound sensors Key features: ● Measure and display sensor data in real time ● Display data in a graph, bar graph, analog meter, digits or table ● Build custom displays--mix display types, images, videos, text and assessments (Build feature not available on iPhones due to screen size) ● Analyze data with built-in statistical tools (min, max, mean, standard deviation, count and area) ● Select from 8 different curve fits including linear and quadratic ● Pinch and zoom manipulation of graphs ● Capture and annotate images ● Add videos, photos and GIFs ● Includes 14 preloaded SPARKlab interactive lab activities, plus over 80 more available free online ● Create and export electronic student lab journals ● Integrated with cloud-based file sharing services such as Dropbox and more ● Add assessments including multiple choice, drop down lists, and free text response (not available on iPhones) ● Live data sharing and session sharing across devices--with each student capturing the shared data on their own device for further analysis. Share with the class or even across geographies-in real time. Designed for science learning: ● Convenient annotation, snapshot and electronic journaling are among the features supporting peer dialogue, classroom presentations, and assessment. ● With SPARKlab interactive lab activities, teachers can blend instructional content, live data collection & analysis, reflection prompts and more, all completely within the SPARKvue environment. Use PASCO free SPARKlabs or build your own! Common user experience across platforms: SPARKvue is a member of PASCO’s SPARKscience family, providing the same user experience across all technology environments: ● tablets ● phones ● computers ● interactive whiteboards No matter what the mix of technology is in the classroom or the school, teachers and students all share the same user experience--placing the learning experience in the forefront and simplifying classroom management. Where do I get sensors? PASCO offers over 80 sensors to measure almost anything in the world around you in life, earth and physical sciences plus out in the field exploring the environment. See our newest wireless sensors to measure Temperature, pH, Pressure and Force/Acceleration—all with no need for an expensive interface or wires. Just turn them on and collect data! For purchasing information, see http://pasco.com/sparkvue Languages: SPARKvue supports 28 languages. See http://pasco.com/sparkvue for details. Support: SPARKvue has an integrated help system, just a touch away with the help icon. Further assistance with SPARKvue or any PASCO product is available free from PASCO Teacher Support. About PASCO Scientific: PASCO Scientific brings a rich history of innovation and support for science education, with over 50 years of service to educators around the world.

About

StarRez Go

Manage your residential community operations efficiently on the go. This app provides quick access to essential tools for tasks like resident check-ins, maintenance requests, and inspections.

Highlights
  • Mobile community management
  • Resident check-ins
  • Maintenance request logging
  • Inspection conducting
  • Quick access to essential tools
Features
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Take your StarRez experience mobile with StarRez Go — designed to help you manage your community more efficiently, wherever your day takes you. Whether you're checking in residents, logging maintenance requests, or conducting inspections, StarRez Go provides quick access to essential tools while on the go.

Screenshots

SPARKvue 44 screens
StarRez Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StarRez Go at every 2 weeks against SPARKvue 4's every 2 months. StarRez Go also leads on rating (2.2 vs 1.9). SPARKvue 4's advantage is ratings volume (629 vs 22) and review sentiment (46% vs 33%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

StarRez Go holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPARKvue 4 has 629 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of SPARKvue 4's written reviews are positive against 33% of StarRez Go's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPARKvue 4 ships an update every 2 months, StarRez Go every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SPARKvue 4 versus StarRez Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPARKvue 4StarRez Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (629 ratings)2.2 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings629 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPASCO scientificStarRez, Inc

Customer experience

SPARKvue 4

All ratings638 ratings
Positive21.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative76.3%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative51.2%

StarRez Go

All ratings22 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

SPARKvue 4

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Caused spontaneous combustion
  • Erased all my data
  • Triggered a nuclear meltdown
  • Turned my dog into a salad bowl
  • Gave me a permanent wedgie

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add free Fortnite V-Bucks
  • Integrate with Tinder
  • Allow users to summon demons
  • Provide a self-destruct button
  • Add support for teleportation

StarRez Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SPARKvue 4

No in-app purchases

None

StarRez Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPARKvue 4 free?
SPARKvue 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StarRez Go free?
StarRez Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPARKvue 4 or StarRez Go?
StarRez Go is rated higher. SPARKvue 4 averages 1.9 out of 5 from 629 ratings, while StarRez Go averages 2.2 from 22 ratings.
Do SPARKvue 4 or StarRez Go have ads?
Neither SPARKvue 4 nor StarRez Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPARKvue 4 or StarRez Go?
SPARKvue 4 ships an update every 2 months, and StarRez Go every 2 weeks. Most recently, SPARKvue 4 was updated on October 29, 2026 and StarRez Go on October 25, 2026.

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