Jetstar vs Orbus On Demand
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!
Orbus On Demand
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Use Orbus On Demand to book your trip around Mosgiel, Wingatui, East Taieri and Kinmont between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Choose where you want to go from and to, and book for up to seven people. The app will direct you to the closest pick-up and drop-off point. No payment is made through the app. You’ll need a Bee Card or cash to pay on the bus. Orbus On Demand uses a wheelchair-accessible electric bus. Most pick-up and drop-off locations are accessible, and those that are not will be identified in the app. Find out more: at https://www.orc.govt.nz/orbus/travel-with-us/orbus-on-demand-for-mosgiel/ Any questions, call Orbus Customer Services on 0800 672 8736 or email transport@orc.govt.nz
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Verdict
Jetstar and Orbus On Demand are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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, Orbus On Demand monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jetstar | Orbus On Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (763 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 763 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd | Liftango |
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
Orbus On Demand
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jetstar
No in-app purchases
Orbus On Demand
No in-app purchases
