Comparison

OASA vs Openferry

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OASA

Get real-time bus information for Athens, including routes, schedules, and nearby stops. Navigate to stops using your preferred map app and receive important news updates via push notifications.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus tracking
  • Nearby stop finder
  • Route and schedule viewing
  • Push notifications for news
  • Two-language support
  • Favorite lines and stops
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Information about routes and stops for urban transport (buses) in Athens, from the Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA). NEW VERSION (1.2.5) with the following features and capabilities: * 2 language support (Greek & English). * Redesign of the entire UI for the best user experience. * View nearby stops on a map and list, depending on the user's geographic location (gps signal). As the user's location shifts, it automatically re-searches for nearby stops. * Directions to get to a stop by selecting a map application (Google/Apple Maps & Waze) to start navigation. * Access to the News with the possibility of searching and automatically informing the user with a notification (push notification) in case there is an important event / article (automated categorization / priority based on keywords). * List of main lines with the ability to view the route the bus crosses on a map. * Timetable / Daily schedule for each line * Real time update with buses running the selected route / selected line on the map (automatic update). * View stop arrival information in real time. * View vehicle arrival times for each stop. * View a list of route stops with colors for the start / end stop * Best route * Save favorite lines and stops, sync to iCloud * See your favorite stop arrivals from your apple watch Please note that the app requires internet access (via wifi or mobile data) to work and works best with location service enabled. For bug / error reporting, please don't forget to mention your unique Installation ID, that you can find in Settings by pressing the button "Copy Technical Details"

About

Openferry

Easily search, compare, and book ferry tickets from over 150 operators across 2500+ routes. Access e-tickets, track your ferry in real-time, and manage bookings all in one place. Plan your next adventure with transparent pricing and convenient payment options.

Highlights
  • Ferry ticket booking
  • Compare prices and times
  • Live ferry tracking
  • e-Tickets
  • Real-time arrival/departure estimates
  • Booking management
Features
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Made by travellers for travellers : Reliable & transparent ferry travel, packed with features, e-Tickets & live ferry tracking. The search for the best ferry travel experience continues from the web to your mobile. Find your next adventure with one of the 150+ operators on the Openferry platform and choose between 2500+ routes! Search & Book • Instantly compare ferry prices, times, and operators to find the best option for your journey. • Book last-minute (as close as 2 hours before departure) or plan up to a year in advance. • Choose your preferred currency: Euro, US Dollar, or British Pound. • Save loyalty cards and discount codes to your account. • Pay with major cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Track Your Ferry • Live estimates for arrival and departure times. • Notifications for delays and disruptions. • Share your trip with friends and family so they can track your ferry too. Travel • Access your e-ticket, check-in details, and paper ticket info anytime. • View gate numbers and available port facilities including taxi and bus stops. Your Account • Sync tickets across web and mobile. • Save passenger, vehicle, and pet details for faster bookings. • View and manage all your vouchers in one place. Support • Stay updated on cancellations, changes, or delays. • Cancel or reschedule eligible bookings directly in the app (*with select operators). • Need help? Our in-app support system is tailored to your needs. Chat with our team during business hours. • Explore the in-app Help Centre for how-tos and FAQs, or visit openferry.com/help-centre. Transparency You Can Trust • Free to download • No ads, no spam • Same prices as booking directly with ferry operators • GDPR-compliant: we only use your data to improve your experience, and you control what you share. Follow us on Social Media: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openferry/ • Facebook: https://facebook.com/openferry/ • Website: https://openferry.com/ Found a bug or got a suggestion to improve our app? Let us know at by creating a request through the app or via our Help centre at https://openferry.com/help-centre

Screenshots

OASA4 screens
Openferry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Openferry at 67% against OASA's 14%. Openferry also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (162 vs 4). OASA's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Openferry holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Openferry has 162 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of OASA's written reviews are positive against 67% of Openferry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OASA ships an update every 2 weeks, Openferry every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OASA versus Openferry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOASAOpenferry
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)4.6 (162 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews67.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4162 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvanced Transport Telematics S.A.Droplet Tech Ltd

Customer experience

OASA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.2%

Openferry

All ratings161 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative32.7%

Bugs and requests

OASA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Openferry

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • QR code not working for app integration
  • Etickets get constantly deleted
  • Support tickets vanishing from account
  • Message input on support tickets misses spellcheck and correction options on iPhone
  • Bookings disappearing
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  • App timed out when using certain email addresses

Requested features

10 requests
  • Allow lounge as an option
  • Enable booking upgrades
  • Improve communication channels
  • Provide better after-care support
  • Ensure accurate port selection
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  • Offer refunds or changes shortly after booking
  • Make QR code scanning work for app integration
  • Fix bug where etickets get deleted
  • Ensure support tickets do not vanish
  • Add spellcheck and correction to iPhone message input

In-app purchases

None

OASA

No in-app purchases

None

Openferry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OASA free?
OASA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Openferry free?
Openferry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OASA or Openferry?
Openferry is rated higher. OASA averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Openferry averages 4.6 from 162 ratings.
Do OASA or Openferry have ads?
Neither OASA nor Openferry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OASA or Openferry?
OASA ships an update every 2 weeks, and Openferry every 3 weeks. Most recently, OASA was updated on November 2, 2026 and Openferry on November 2, 2026.

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