NYC Ferry vs RidePATH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NYC Ferry
This app offers a comfortable and enjoyable way to commute and explore New York City. It provides paperless ticketing, live scheduling with real-time updates, and a trip planner to discover new routes. Receive personalized notifications and consider an unlimited pass for frequent travel.
- Paperless ticketing
- Live scheduling
- Real-time updates
- End-to-end trip planner
- Push notifications
- 30-day Unlimited Pass
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Commuting made comfortable with NYC Ferry. Come see just how easy (and enjoyable) your journey can be. Here are 5 great things you can expect from the NYC Ferry app: Help NYC “go green” with paperless ticketing! Buy and use tickets directly from your phone. Take the stress out of your commute with live scheduling and real-time updates. Get ready for an adventure! Explore NYC with our end-to-end trip planner. Stay ahead of the game with push notifications for the routes that matter to YOU. Love to ride? Take advantage of our 30-day Unlimited Pass! Available in-app only. NYC Ferry (operated by Hornblower) proudly serves New Yorkers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and The Bronx along the East River. Our state-of-the-art vessels offer you a better commuting experience—all for the same price as a subway ride!
RidePATH
This app provides real-time train departures, service alerts, and schedules for the PATH train system. Plan your trips with up-to-date information on routes and service changes. Stay informed about news and improvements to the transit service.
- Real-time train departures
- Customized service alerts
- Up-to-date service schedules
- Trip planner
- News and information on service changes
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The PATH train is a vital connection between New Jersey and New York, serving millions of riders a year. Download the official RidePATH app for: · Real-time train departures from each station · Service alerts customized to your route and time of day pushed to your screen · Up-to-date service schedules · A trip planner that allows you to see routes based on departure/arrival time · News and information on changes and improvements to PATH Stay informed by downloading the RidePATH app today! PATH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. NOTE: Users will be prompted to accept the Port Authority Privacy Statement. Please refer to the PANYNJ Privacy Statement for data collection and use. https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/privacy-statement-mobile-applications.html Terms of use: https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/terms-of-use-and-license-mobile-apps.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYC Ferry at 59% against RidePATH's 11%. NYC Ferry also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (54K vs 244). RidePATH's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.
NYC Ferry holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYC Ferry has 54K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of NYC Ferry's written reviews are positive against 11% of RidePATH's.
NYC Ferry ships an update every 6 weeks, RidePATH every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NYC Ferry | RidePATH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (54K ratings) — better | 2.2 (244 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better | 11.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 54K — better | 244 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hornblower Cruises & Events | Port Authority of NY NJ |
Customer experience
NYC Ferry
RidePATH
User reviews
NYC Ferry
From 54K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient and convenient
- 🚢 Great ferry experience
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 💰 Affordable transportation
- 🌉 Beautiful views and scenery
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Unreliable and late schedules
- 💳 Payment issues and overcharging
- 🗺️ Confusing navigation and trip planning
- 🚫 Lack of customer support
RidePATH
From 244 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Real-time train info
- 📊 Helpful schedule and trip planning
- 🌐 Useful alerts and notifications
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate real-time data
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🕰️ Outdated schedule information
- 🚫 Unreliable service updates
Bugs and requests
NYC Ferry
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezing and crashing
- Inaccurate schedules and route information
- Payment processing errors
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Login and account management problems
Requested features
5 requests- Improved trip planning and route optimization
- Real-time service updates and delay notifications
- Ability to change account information
- More ferry routes and increased frequency
- Better integration with other transportation apps
RidePATH
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on recent iOS updates
- Schedule tab not functioning properly
- Inconsistent real-time data across platforms
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to add more than 2 favorite stations
- Integration with mobile payment options
- Improved notifications for service disruptions
- More detailed route and station information
In-app purchases
NYC Ferry
No in-app purchases
RidePATH
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NYC Ferry free?
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