Jetstar vs Universal Hikes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Search and book flights
- Digital boarding pass
- Real-time trip details
- Customise bookings
- Check-in functionality
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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!
Universal Hikes
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All of your self-guided walking holiday itinerary information including gps trails, accommodations, meals, transfers and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Jetstar at 3 against Universal Hikes's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Jetstar ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal Hikes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jetstar | Universal Hikes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (760 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 760 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd | EASY-MOUNTAIN |
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
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- Offline access to boarding passes
- Customizable notifications and alerts
Universal Hikes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jetstar
No in-app purchases
Universal Hikes
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Jetstar free?
Is Universal Hikes free?
Do Jetstar or Universal Hikes have ads?
Which is updated more often, Jetstar or Universal Hikes?
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