The St John Experience App vs Native Son Ferry Experiences
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The St John Experience App
Discover everything about St. John, from restaurants and beaches to local deals and news. Access menus, maps, and event information offline, making your island experience seamless and enjoyable.
- Restaurant menus with offline access
- Restaurant filtering by price, cuisine, and view
- Beach information with photography and videos
- Interactive aerial maps of the island
- Exclusive deals and rewards
- Island news and event updates
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The St. John Experience App From the Bar to the Beach – Everything within Reach! Find all you need to know about St. John in one convenient, user-friendly location. Useful information for both locals and visitors including restaurant menus, store hours, phone numbers, interactive maps, and much more. Enjoy professional photography capturing the beauty of St. John along with videos of beaches, boats, and more. Download today. RESTAURANT MENUS Every restaurant in the app features an up-to date-menu. Once loaded, menus can be accessed without a data connection or WiFi, allowing you to view the menus while relaxing on the beach. RESTAURANT FILTERING SYSTEM Need help choosing your perfect restaurant? Introducing a new restaurant filtering system that allows you to select from different criteria such as price, type of food, and water view to find your ideal restaurant. BEACHES Professional photography and videography make St. John’s beaches come to life. View relaxing video tours of the beaches and be transported to paradise. Also find information about location, amenities, parking, and more to help find your beach. INTERACTIVE AERIAL MAPS Featuring aerial maps that allow you to zoom in and click on different buildings in Cruz Bay and Coral Bay for a list of businesses in that location. Also featuring a full aerial map of the island. Maps can also be accessed without a data connection. REWARDS | DEALS Exclusive deals available only through the app. These may range from free drinks at a bar to discount pricing on a boat charter or villa. Deals will be constantly updated. NEWS SCROLL BAR Stay up-to-date with current events and activities on St. John with a News scroll bar on the home screen. PLUS Happy Hour Specials Live Music Schedule Ferry Schedule And Much More!
Native Son Ferry Experiences
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Welcome to Native Son Ferry, your reliable ferry service between the US and British Virgin Islands. We offer convenient service from Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook in St. Thomas (USVI), and Road Town and West End in Tortola (BVI). We offer Ferry Service to St Thomas and St. Croix Ferry on Friday and Sundays! Book your ferry ride with us today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Native Son Ferry Experiences at 12.0 against The St John Experience App's 16.6. 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.
The St John Experience App ships an update every 4 months, Native Son Ferry Experiences every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The St John Experience App | Native Son Ferry Experiences |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saint John Boat Charters | Hornblower Cruises & Events |
In-app purchases
The St John Experience App
No in-app purchases
Native Son Ferry Experiences
No in-app purchases
Questions
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