# Pontueel — Altijd op tijd voor de pont

> Live ferry departure times and real-time tracking for the IJ waterway. (iPhone/iPad app by Giel Cobben.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pontueel/id6779713764 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Giel Cobben](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132128341)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2026-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-10-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pontueel/id6779713764/reviews.md

## What is Pontueel?

Always on time for the ferry.

Pontueel shows you at a glance when the next ferry leaves: live departure times, a countdown, and a map of the IJ. So you'll never again run for a ferry that just left, or stand waiting for one that isn't coming for a while.

WIDGETS ON YOUR HOME SCREEN
Put your regular ferry on your Home Screen or Lock Screen and see the next departure without opening the app.

LIVE AND ON TIME
Real-time departure times for the GVB ferries via open data (OVapi / NDOV Loket), plus the timetable for later in the day. With Now, +1 hour, +2 hours and Last, you can also see when the final ferry runs.

ALL DIRECTIONS
Pick a route (from → to) or see every ferry leaving from your pier in one view.

MAP OF THE IJ
A full screen map of every ferry connection across the IJ, with the live position of each ferry.

ALL PIERS
Centraal Station, Buiksloterweg, IJplein, NDSM, Distelweg, Pontsteiger, Azartplein and Zamenhofstraat, plus the Hempont to Zaandam.

Free. No ads, no subscription, no account. Available in Dutch and English.

Pontueel is not an official GVB app. Departure times come from OVapi (NDOV Loket).

## Key features

- Live departure times
- Countdown timers
- Interactive IJ waterway map
- Home screen widgets
- Real-time ferry positions
- All ferry routes and piers

## Is Pontueel safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pontueel.

## Is Pontueel legit?

Pontueel has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Pontueel is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pontueel/id6779713764/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So useful and Simple!

*2026-07-03*

I love having easy access to the ferry schedule from anywhere 🤩 The widgets are so good too. Instant recommend for my friends!

## Frequently asked questions about Pontueel

### What is Pontueel?

Pontueel provides live departure times, countdowns, and a map of the IJ waterway to help you catch the next ferry. It offers real-time information for GVB ferries in Amsterdam.

### Does Pontueel have ads?

No, Pontueel is completely ad-free. The app explicitly states 'Geen advertenties' (No advertisements) and is designed to be a clean, user-friendly experience.

### Is Pontueel free to use?

Yes, Pontueel is free to download and use. It does not require any payment, subscription, or account creation.

### What devices does Pontueel support?

Pontueel is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Pontueel updated?

The latest version of Pontueel is 1.1, which was last updated on July 11, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and data accuracy.

### Can I see ferry locations on a map with Pontueel?

Yes, Pontueel features a full-screen map of the IJ waterway that shows all ferry connections and the current positions of the ferries.

### What information does Pontueel provide about ferry departures?

Pontueel offers live departure times, scheduled times for later in the day, and a countdown to the next departure. It also shows the last ferry of the day.

### Does Pontueel require an account?

No, Pontueel does not require an account to use its features. It is designed for immediate use without any registration process.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-09-25

GVB's service alerts now show on the board.

- When a ferry isn't running, GVB's message sits at the top of the board, with the lines and the cause.
- Ferries the message says may not sail are greyed out and marked "may not sail".
- Tap the alert for each line's route, and tap a line to put that route on the board.
- The alert disappears by itself once GVB withdraws it.

### 1.3 — 2026-08-23

The board now shows which ferry you can still make.

- A line in the board marks where you arrive: the ferries above it have gone, the first one below is yours. Tap it to switch between walking and cycling.
- Pontueel opens on a ferry that's actually running and on your side of the water. The closest one often isn't: F9 doesn't sail at weekends, and the eastern crossings stop around 22:30 while Centraal Station keeps going past 03:00.
- Tap a widget and the route it
- The map's location button puts you in the part of the map you can see, not behind the board.
- VoiceOver now names every pier on the map.
- The map does less work while fh shows up in your battery.

Enjoy the ride.

### 1.2 — 2026-08-06

Minder verbindingsfoutmeldingen op het vertrekbord.

- Het bord probeert het nog een keer wanneer een verzoek mislukt na het ontwaken van de app. Voorheen zag je dan "Geen verbinding", terwijl een tweede poging gewoon werkte.
- Kleine aanpassing aan het app-icoon.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-11

Een nieuw app-icoon en een widget met een echte kaart.

- Nieuw app-icoon.
- De widget toont nu een echte kaart met de route en de A/B-haltes, met een matte afwerking die zich aan licht en donker aanpast.
- Tik op de kaart op een steiger om meteen naar die route te springen of de richting om te draaien.
- Openen bij de dichtstbijzijnde pont houdt nu rekening met afstand, met een schakelaar in Instellingen om het uit te zetten.
- Kleinere correcties in donkere modus en aan de lege schermen.

Goede afvaart.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-03

No release notes.

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