CommuteStar vs Peninsula Library System
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CommuteStar
Earn rewards for choosing eco-friendly transportation in San Mateo County. Track your commutes via biking, walking, or public transit to unlock exclusive programs and incentives. Connect with others for carpooling and contribute to a greener community.
- Earn rewards for sustainable commutes
- Access exclusive programs and promotions
- Track biking, walking, and carpooling trips
- Find carpool and vanpool partners
- Log commutes to monitor progress
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The CommuteStar app empowers you to earn rewards for sustainable commuting in San Mateo County, CA. Join a community dedicated to making a positive impact with every journey. Choose sustainable commute options like biking, walking, carpooling, or public transit to earn rewards and gain access to programs like Guaranteed Ride Home and the Commuter Challenge. Key Features: - Earn Rewards: Transform your sustainable commuting efforts into tangible rewards. Earn points by logging your commutes and redeem them for exciting rewards and raffle prize entries. - Access to Exclusive Programs: Enjoy special promotions and incentives designed for app users. There’s always something new to explore within the app! - Trip Tracking: Effortlessly log your trips. Whether biking, walking, or carpooling, the app lets you track your commutes and provides accurate data to help you monitor your progress. - Carpool and Vanpool Ridematching: Easily find carpool or vanpool partners for your daily commute. Connect with others traveling the same route, making your commute more convenient, cost-effective, and sustainable. Download the CommuteStar app today and become part of a movement to make San Mateo County a better place to live and work! For more information, visit our website at Commute.org, email us at support@commute.org, or follow us on social media for the latest updates and tips on sustainable commuting.
Peninsula Library System
Access multiple public libraries in San Mateo County from your mobile device. Manage holds, renew items, search the catalog, and use your digital library card for convenient access to resources.
- Access multiple county libraries
- Place and manage holds
- Renew checked out materials
- Search library catalog
- Digital library card
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Access the public libraries in San Mateo County (Burlingame Public Library, Daly City Public Library, Menlo Park Library, Redwood City Library, San Bruno Public Library, San Mateo County Libraries, San Mateo Public Library and South San Francisco Library) from your mobile device. Place and manage holds, renew checked out materials, search the catalog, and use your digital library card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Peninsula Library System at 4.0 against CommuteStar's 3.3. Peninsula Library System also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Peninsula Library System holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
CommuteStar ships an update every 4 weeks, Peninsula Library System every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CommuteStar | Peninsula Library System |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RideAmigos | Peninsula Library System |
Customer experience
CommuteStar
Peninsula Library System
In-app purchases
CommuteStar
No in-app purchases
Peninsula Library System
No in-app purchases
Questions
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