Comparison

OASA vs Ferryhopper

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

Ferryhopper

Book ferry tickets across Europe with ease. Compare prices, schedules, and companies, and manage your bookings all in one place. Enjoy features like live ferry tracking and personalized recommendations for your next trip.

Highlights
  • Book ferry tickets in Europe
  • Compare ferry prices and schedules
  • Live ferry tracking
  • Online check-in
  • Island-hopping itineraries
  • Save traveler and vehicle details
Features
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Ferry travel made easy with Ferryhopper Book ferries in Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Croatia, and more countries with Ferryhopper, the leading ferries app trusted by millions. Compare companies, prices, and timetables, and book your ferry tickets with no hidden fees. Discover what you can do with the Ferryhopper App: > Search and compare real-time ferry schedules for more than 500 destinations from over 160 ferry companies across 33 countries. > Compare ferry prices and book ferry tickets at no extra cost, to travel with confidence. > Make use of all available offers and discounts for both passengers and vehicles, and book the cheapest ferry tickets for your trip. > Monitor the location of your ferry live with the ferry tracking feature. See the live position of the vessel on the map and check for any delays on the day you’re traveling. (Note: the Ferry Tracking feature is currently available for select ferry routes and will soon be released across more destinations.) > Check in online, find your ferry tickets easily on your mobile phone, and have all your boarding details in one place. > Book faster: save your details, frequent co-travelers, vehicles, and card information. Access your most recent ferry schedules searches, pick up right where you left off, and proceed with booking your tickets in a few taps! > Organize your island-hopping trip in a single booking. Are you planning to explore Mykonos, Santorini and Crete in one go? Looking to island-hop from Menorca to Mallorca and then Ibiza in Spain? Or to visit Amalfi, Naples, Sardinia and Sicily in Italy? Book your island-hopping itinerary easily, with direct or indirect routes. Just pick your destinations, stops, and dates, and sail away! > Share your trip details with your co-travelers easily through the app. > Receive personalized recommendations and exclusive offers based on your favorite destinations. > And remember, if an issue comes up, you can always contact our exceptional Customer Service team directly through the app! Bonus: Already using our ferry booking engine? See and manage your trip details in the app by retrieving bookings made on the Ferryhopper website. More cool things about the Ferryhopper App: > It’s available in English, Greek, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Polish, Bulgarian, Dutch, Croatian, Turkish, Swedish, Danish, and Albanian. > It’s ad and spam-free. > It’s free to download and use any time. If you have any questions, ideas or feedback, you can contact us at support@ferryhopper.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

Screenshots

OASA4 screens
Ferryhopper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ferryhopper at 4.8 against OASA's 2.7. Ferryhopper also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 3) and review sentiment (35% vs 14%). OASA's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

Ferryhopper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ferryhopper has 4.9K ratings behind it against 3, 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 35% of Ferryhopper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OASA ships an update every 2 weeks, Ferryhopper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OASA versus Ferryhopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOASAFerryhopper
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews35.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvanced Transport Telematics S.A.Ferryhopper

Customer experience

OASA

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

Ferryhopper

All ratings4,912 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative57.7%

Bugs and requests

OASA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ferryhopper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Blank screens and login issues
  • Disappearing trip information
  • Incorrect ticket information displayed

Requested features

5 requests
  • Interactive map with all ferry connections
  • Ability to choose seats and view seating layouts
  • Option to log in with email instead of social accounts
  • Improved notification system for schedule changes
  • Better integration with ferry operators for support

In-app purchases

None

OASA

No in-app purchases

None

Ferryhopper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OASA free?
OASA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ferryhopper free?
Ferryhopper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OASA or Ferryhopper?
Ferryhopper is rated higher. OASA averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ferryhopper averages 4.8 from 4.9K ratings.
Do OASA or Ferryhopper have ads?
Neither OASA nor Ferryhopper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OASA or Ferryhopper?
OASA ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ferryhopper fortnightly. Most recently, OASA was updated on October 11, 2026 and Ferryhopper on October 13, 2026.

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