Comparison

Jetstar vs Beyonder

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

Head to head
About

Jetstar

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
Read full description

All day, every day, low fares to your favourite destinations. Your next adventure is at your fingertips! Search and book flights, check in, generate your digital boarding pass, see your real-time trip details and customise your booking with the Jetstar App! Spend less time worrying about the details and more time enjoying your trip. Install the Jetstar App now!

About

Beyonder

Discover hidden gems and plan unique road trips across Australia. This app helps you find off-the-beaten-path locations, supports local businesses and Indigenous culture, and offers adventure challenges.

Highlights
  • Interactive Gem Map
  • Customizable Route Planner
  • Saved Places & Trip Folders
  • Real-world Adventure Races
  • Themed Photo Challenges
  • Add Your Own Gems
  • Indigenous Lands Awareness
Features
Read full description

Beyonder 2.0 - Explore the Lesser Known Uncover hidden gems, create epic adventures, and explore Australia like never before. Beyonder is your go-to app for discovering the places that don’t make the brochure - the secret beaches, off-the-grid stays, family-run cafés, scenic lookouts, waterfalls, hikes, and cultural landmarks that make travelling unforgettable. Built for curious explorers, weekend wanderers, and road trip lovers, Beyonder 2.0 turns your travel dreams into real-life adventures - all while supporting local businesses, Indigenous culture, and sustainable tourism. What’s Inside? Gem Map An interactive, filterable map packed with hidden gems and curated spots all across Australia. Route Planner Build your own road trips by connecting hidden gems into seamless journeys - with travel time, directions, and nearby stops. Can be instantly translated into a Google Maps route! Saved Folders & Routes Organise your favourite places and trip plans in custom folders you can revisit, tweak, or share anytime. Gem Races Join real-world adventure races where you uncover gems, complete challenges, clean up the environment, and compete for prizes. Monthly Journey Challenges Climb the leaderboard by completing fun, themed photo challenges. Score points, unlock rewards, and qualify for giveaways. Add a Gem Found a special spot? Add it to the map in seconds - or just drop in a link to your Insta post and we’ll do the work. Indigenous Lands Awareness Discover which Traditional Custodians’ land you’re on as you travel, and learn more about Australia’s rich First Nations history. Travel Stats Track your adventures, see how many gems you’ve ticked off, and visualise your journey across the country. Create your own personal profile By creating your own profile you can receive personalised recommendations for venues, save favourite venues and leave reviews for venues that you have visited in person. Tailor your profile how you desire if you've got a personal travel persona then share your adventures with other travellers.

Screenshots

Jetstar4 screens
Beyonder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jetstar at none against Beyonder's 5. Beyonder's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 53%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Beyonder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Jetstar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jetstar ships an update every 6 weeks, Beyonder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Jetstar versus Beyonder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJetstarBeyonder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (764 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings764 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJetstar Airways Pty LtdBeyonder PTY LTD

Customer experience

Jetstar

All ratings764 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,003 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative42.4%

Beyonder

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Jetstar

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Offline access to boarding passes
  • Customizable notifications and alerts

Beyonder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Jetstar

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Beyonder

Subscriptions1
  • Beyonder Premium$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Victorian Hidden Gems Map$5.99
  • NSW Hidden Gem Map$5.99
  • QLD Hidden Gems Map$5.99
Show 1 more
  • Beyonder Premium Gem Map$9.99

Questions

Is Jetstar free?
Jetstar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beyonder free?
Beyonder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jetstar or Beyonder have ads?
Neither Jetstar nor Beyonder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jetstar or Beyonder?
Jetstar ships an update every 6 weeks, and Beyonder fortnightly. Most recently, Jetstar was updated on November 6, 2026 and Beyonder on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons