The St John Experience App vs VIHail
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!
VIHail
This ride-sharing app connects users with local drivers for convenient and reliable transportation. It offers easy booking, cashless payments, and real-time driver tracking for a seamless travel experience. Safety features include driver background checks and vehicle inspections.
- Easy ride booking
- Cashless payment system
- Real-time driver tracking
- Driver background checks
- Vehicle inspection
- Cost-effective alternative
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Welcome to VI Hail, the US Virgin Islands premier ride share service! Whether you’re a local islander or a visitor, our app revolutionizes the way you commute with fast, easy, and reliable rides. Say goodbye to traditional taxis and hello to a convenient, cost-effective alternative. With our cashless payment system, your fares are automatically charged to your credit card or digital wallet, ensuring a seamless experience. Safety is our top priority, as our drivers undergo thorough background checks and their vehicles go through a 21-point inspection. Enjoy easy booking by simply entering your pickup location and destination on our app. And with real-time tracking, you can stay informed about your driver’s location and estimated arrival time
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The St John Experience App at 3.9 against VIHail's 3.2. The St John Experience App also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). VIHail's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of The St John Experience App's written reviews are positive against 52% of VIHail's.
The St John Experience App ships an update every 4 months, VIHail every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The St John Experience App | VIHail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (27 ratings) — better | 3.2 (59 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 51.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 59 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saint John Boat Charters | VI Hail, LLC |
Customer experience
The St John Experience App
VIHail
In-app purchases
The St John Experience App
No in-app purchases
VIHail
No in-app purchases
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