FareHarbor vs CaptainBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FareHarbor
Manage your tour, activity, or rental business from anywhere. This platform allows operators to handle bookings, communicate with customers, process payments, and check in guests efficiently. It's designed for existing users to streamline daily operations on the go.
- Manage schedule and reservations
- Communicate with customers
- Process credit card payments
- QR code check-ins
- Push notifications for business activity
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FareHarbor is the leading management and online booking platform for activity, tour, and rental operators. With our app you can manage your business on the go. Use the app to: • Easily check your schedule, add reservations, and call or message customers • Run payments from your device using credit card readers • Quickly check in your customers using QR codes • Receive push notifications to stay up to date with your business activity • Access all of FareHarbor quickly Our app is only for businesses who are already using FareHarbor.
CaptainBook
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CaptainBook.io's mobile app is the ultimate tour operator companion. Manage your bookings with ease, whether you need to cancel, reschedule, or refund a booking. Check in guests quickly and securely with our QR code feature. Get paid on the go with payment links sent via SMS or email, or in person. With a comprehensive view of all bookings and availability, managing your business has never been simpler. Customize your notification preferences and stay up-to-date with real-time push notifications. Download CaptainBook.io's mobile app now and take your tour operator business to the next level. If you are not already a CaptainBooker, go to https://www.captainbook.io/join-now
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CaptainBook at every 9 days against FareHarbor's every 2 months. FareHarbor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FareHarbor ships an update every 2 months, CaptainBook every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FareHarbor | CaptainBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (108 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 108 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FareHarbor | Captain Book PC |
In-app purchases
FareHarbor
No in-app purchases
CaptainBook
No in-app purchases
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