OnArrival vs Starshot Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OnArrival
This app streamlines onsite event management for organizers. It facilitates attendee check-ins, walk-in registrations, and on-demand badge printing. Real-time updates provide critical data for event success and attendee satisfaction.
- Attendee check-in
- Walk-in registration
- On-demand name badge printing
- Session attendance tracking
- Real-time attendee updates
- Event data capture
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OnArrival is a comprehensive onsite attendee management solution that allows event organizers to check attendees in, register walk-ins, print name badges on-demand, track session attendance, and more, all with ease and efficiency. This app enables event organizers to deliver a smooth, world-class experience that keeps attendees returning for more. OnArrival provides near-real-time updates of attendee check-ins, so you can capture and act on critical data about your events and attendees. OnArrival 360, our full-service onsite attendee management solution, includes everything you need to make your event successful, from software to hardware, devices, badges, supplies, and onsite support.
Starshot Events
This mobile event guide helps attendees plan their experience, navigate venues, and connect with others. Discover schedules, speaker information, and local attractions. Share updates and photos with fellow participants.
- Personalized event planning
- Navigation and directions
- Networking with attendees
- Event schedule and agenda
- Speaker information
- Local attraction recommendations
- Social sharing of updates and photos
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Your mobile event guide powered by Starshot! Starshot Events is your personalized place to easily plan out your event experience, find where you need to go next, network with other attendees, and explore local attractions. In the app: Flight Information and Travel Tips - View your flight, travel details and other essential information. Agenda – Explore the complete trip schedule, including training, group activities, and more. Speakers – Learn more about who’s speaking and where to attend training sessions. Explore Local Activities – Receive recommendations for nearby attractions, dining options, entertainment, and more. Get Social - Post updates, pictures, and videos so that other attendees can see what you’ve been up to. We hope you enjoy the app and the event!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Starshot Events at 5.0 against OnArrival's 4.5. OnArrival's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (38 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Starshot Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnArrival has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
OnArrival ships an update fortnightly, Starshot Events every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnArrival | Starshot Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (38 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cvent | Starshot Venture |
Customer experience
OnArrival
Starshot Events
In-app purchases
OnArrival
No in-app purchases
Starshot Events
No in-app purchases
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