# StamFORWARD vs Cruise Star

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cruise Star at every 3 days against StamFORWARD's every 6 weeks. Cruise Star also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). StamFORWARD's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Cruise Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StamFORWARD has 321 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StamFORWARD ships an update every 6 weeks, Cruise Star every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StamFORWARD | Cruise Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stamforward/id6736586472/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-star/id6804764880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Via Transportation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018) | [Lemon Tree Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656863438) |

## What reviewers say

### StamFORWARD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stamforward/id6736586472)

This app offers on-demand microtransit services for efficient and affordable transportation within the city. Book a ride from your phone and share it with others heading in the same direction, enjoying the convenience of rideshare at a bus fare price.

**Highlights:** On-demand microtransit, Affordable rideshare alternative, Book rides via mobile app, Shared rides with others, Convenient pick-up locations, Reduced carbon emissions

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service in Stamford
- 👍 Nice and polite drivers
- 👍 Smooth rides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Drivers don't wait
- 😞 Rides canceled unexpectedly
- 😞 Drop-off far from destination
- 😞 Inaccurate GPS/timing
- 😞 Rude drivers

**Reported bugs**

- GPS and timing are very wrong
- App needs a lot of improvement
- Can't add a credit card
- Map shows outdated landmarks

**Requested features**

- Improve GPS accuracy and timing
- Update map layout with current landmarks
- Allow credit card input in the app


### Cruise Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-star/id6804764880)

Log your cruise ship experiences and discover new ones. Rate ships, save favorites, and see what friends think without booking details. Explore a catalog of vessels with photos and facts.

**Highlights:** Rate cruise ships with half to five stars, Save ships to a bucket list, Write and read reviews, Follow friends and see their activity, Browse a catalog of cruise ships, View ship photos and facts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StamFORWARD free?

StamFORWARD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cruise Star free?

Cruise Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StamFORWARD or Cruise Star?

Cruise Star is rated higher. StamFORWARD averages 4.8 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Cruise Star averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StamFORWARD or Cruise Star have ads?

Neither StamFORWARD nor Cruise Star shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StamFORWARD or Cruise Star?

StamFORWARD ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cruise Star every 3 days. Most recently, StamFORWARD was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cruise Star on October 25, 2026.

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