# CalMac Status

> Official ferry service status, timetables, and fares for Scotland's islands. (iPhone/iPad app by Sitekit Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmac-status/id396345728 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sitekit Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/396345731)
- Category: Travel, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmac-status/id396345728/reviews.md

## What is CalMac Status?

This is the official app from Caledonian MacBrayne, the ferry operator serving the Clyde and Hebridean Islands of Scotland. 

This app allows you to keep up-to-date with the latest CalMac service information while travelling or away from home.  

Features:

Accurate and up to the minute Service Status for all CalMac sailings.
Timetables and fares for all our routes allowing you to plan your journey effectively.

The easy to view red, amber, green system gives up to date information on all of our routes.  Simply pick the route you are travelling on and view service information on the current status of the sailing or check the timetables and fares.

## Key features

- Real-time service status for all sailings
- Up-to-the-minute information
- Timetables and fares for all routes
- Easy-to-view color-coded system (red, amber, green)
- Journey planning tools

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmac-status/id396345728/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very disappointing

*2024-05-14*

This is just a general app reflecting the website. I would expect a log in and connection to my bookings and options to received notifications on selected routes particularly on any bookings I have. This is of little to no value

### 1/5 — Absolutely useless

*2024-01-29*

The latest version doesn’t work!
Deleted and reinstalled twice, both times freezes when you click open a page. 
It’s a very basic app but you can’t even get it to work. 
Waste of time!

### 1/5 — January 2024 version 2.4 bugged.

*2024-01-28*

The latest version of this app (2.4) had a new bug. Why am I not surprised. When opening a route, occasionally the whole system lock and won’t return to the full list fixed only by a reboot of phone (iPhone 12).

### 1/5 — Nearly useless

*2024-01-18*

Nearly useless as it does show status of sailings and that is about it.  No ability to book, store tickets, get port information, on board information, contact information etc.

### 5/5 — Useful

*2024-01-17*

I’m perfectly happy that I can see ferry status and look at timetables, which is really handy and it’s what the app claims to do. There’s loads of other good stuff it could do but that’s not claimed so I ain’t gonna criticise.

### 1/5 — Awful app

*2023-04-14*

Firstly it just looks terrible. It hasn’t been updated in six years so doesn’t support larger screen iPhones like my 11 Pro. You get black bars around the app. 

Secondly every time I open it it tries to get the contents of my clipboard… why? That’s incredibly creepy.

### 2/5 — Quite poor

*2022-08-02*

Cannot buy or keep tickets. Still, at least the timetable is zoomable. Like the website there is a warning of a change in timetable to Skye but it does not say whether the timetable is the correct one.  

I agree with the other review that says both the app and website need obvious improvement.

### 1/5 — App started coping data from my notepad

*2022-06-18*

No security settings or options, no data or tracking details provided. Started pasting text from my notebook. Don’t trust this company anyways, worst ferry service in history, I’ve priced terrible service, no residents discounts and a monopoly over almost all the Scottish island, disgusting,

### 5/5 — Surprisingly Adictive

*2021-11-27*

No ferry to catch but find myself still looking

### 1/5 — Classic CalMac nonservice

*2020-03-06*

Most of the recent reviews and my own experience typifies CalMac services i.e. not fit for purpose. Ferries, ports, customer services and now the website; none of these have been planned or developed properly. Like many reviewers I have recently been unable to download the CalMac service status app and living on an island suffering many ferry cancellations this is extremely frustrating.

## Frequently asked questions about CalMac Status

### What is the current rating for CalMac Status?

CalMac Status has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on one user review. This indicates a highly positive reception from its current user base.

### How often is CalMac Status updated?

The app was last updated on January 24, 2024, with version 2.4. This suggests regular maintenance and updates to ensure accurate service information.

### Is CalMac Status available on Android devices?

Currently, CalMac Status is available for iPhone and iPad. It is not listed as being supported on Android devices.

### What age rating does CalMac Status have?

CalMac Status is rated 4+, meaning it is suitable for users aged four and above. This indicates no mature content is present in the application.

### Does CalMac Status have ads?

No, CalMac Status is ad-free. Users can access all its features without encountering any advertisements within the application.

### When was CalMac Status first released?

CalMac Status was initially released on October 13, 2010. It has been providing ferry service information for over a decade.

### What information can I find in CalMac Status?

You can find accurate, up-to-the-minute service status for all CalMac sailings, as well as timetables and fares for all routes. This helps in planning your ferry journeys effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2024-01-24

New Branding

### 2.3 — 2016-07-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- bug fixes

### 2.2.1 — 2015-02-11

- Bug Fixes

### 2.2 — 2014-09-04

Bug fixes

### 2.1.1 — 2014-06-18

- Pinch to zoom 
- Cleaner styling 
- Bug fixes

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