Jetstar vs Layover
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!
Layover
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Got a layover? Make it count. Layover is your pocket guide to 37 major airports worldwide. Whether you have 2 hours or 12, find the best food, hidden gems, quick city trips, and things to do — all tailored to your available time. WHAT'S INSIDE 37 airports across Europe, Asia, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania Hundreds of hand-curated activities: food, city trips, airport highlights, shopping, rest spots, and hidden gems Filter by layover duration (under 2h, 2-4h, 4-8h, 8h+) and time of day (daytime, evening, overnight) Every activity includes cost, time needed, how to get there, and insider tips One-tap directions in Apple Maps WORKS OFFLINE All content is bundled in the app — no internet required. Perfect for when you've just landed and don't have Wi-Fi yet. SMART FEATURES GPS auto-detects your airport so you can start browsing instantly Weather-aware: bad weather? Indoor activities are sorted first Search by airport name or IATA code NO NONSENSE No account required. No sign-up, no email, no tracking No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases Pay once, get everything — including all future airport additions AIRPORTS INCLUDED Abu Dhabi (AUH) · Amsterdam (AMS) · Atlanta (ATL) · Auckland (AKL) · Bangkok (BKK) · Buenos Aires (EZE) · Cairo (CAI) · Cape Town (CPT) · Chicago (ORD) · Dallas (DFW) · Denver (DEN) · Doha (DOH) · Dubai (DXB) · Frankfurt (FRA) · Hong Kong (HKG) · Istanbul (IST) · Johannesburg (JNB) · Kuala Lumpur (KUL) · Lisbon (LIS) · London Heathrow (LHR) · Los Angeles (LAX) · Madrid (MAD) · Melbourne (MEL) · Miami (MIA) · Munich (MUC) · New York (JFK) · Paris CDG · San Francisco (SFO) · São Paulo (GRU) · Seoul (ICN) · Singapore (SIN) · Sydney (SYD) · Taipei (TPE) · Tokyo Haneda (HND) · Tokyo Narita (NRT) · Toronto (YYZ) · Vancouver (YVR)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Jetstar at Free against Layover's $2.99. Jetstar also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). Layover's advantage is chart position (#124 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Jetstar is free to download; Layover costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jetstar ships an update every 6 weeks, Layover every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jetstar | Layover |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (748 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 748 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #124 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd | Evonet Pty Ltd |
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
Layover
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jetstar
No in-app purchases
Layover
No in-app purchases









