# Jetstar vs Ventura Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Jetstar at 760 against Ventura Tracker's 1. Ventura Tracker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Ventura Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetstar has 760 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 53% and 54% positive.

Jetstar ships an update every 6 weeks, Ventura Tracker every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jetstar | Ventura Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (760 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetstar/id821234247/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventura-tracker/id1218261347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **760** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/821234250) | [BIGSMS Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062516529) |

## What reviewers say

### Jetstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetstar/id821234247)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🐛 Unreliable or outdated information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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Ventura Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ventura-tracker/id1218261347)

Track Ventura buses in real-time on your favorite routes and see them approach your stop. Receive notifications for school bus activity and alerts from the school or Ventura.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus location tracking, Route bus approaching stop notifications, School bus boarding/leaving alerts, School and Ventura alerts, View bus on map

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time tracking accuracy
- 👍 Easy to plan trips
- 👍 More accurate than other apps
- 👍 Helpful for timing walks to stops
- 👍 Reassuring to see bus approaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate bus locations sometimes
- 🐛 Tracking can be choppy
- 🐛 Buses don't always appear on tracker
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Buses not showing on map
- App shuts down
- Bus passed by but not on tracker
- Bus icon off route
- Tram replacement bus location inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Add more bus routes
- Add school bus routes
- Add route 902 and 903
- Add route 898
- Add route 788


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jetstar free?

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

### Is Ventura Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jetstar or Ventura Tracker?

Ventura Tracker is rated higher. Jetstar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 760 ratings, while Ventura Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jetstar or Ventura Tracker have ads?

Neither Jetstar nor Ventura Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jetstar or Ventura Tracker?

Jetstar ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ventura Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Jetstar was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ventura Tracker on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*