NYC Ferry vs SWS Doha
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!
SWS Doha
Enhance your VIP event experience with this app, providing personalized itineraries, travel and accommodation details, and local exploration recommendations. Get instant support via chat and stay informed with real-time notifications.
- Personalized event itineraries
- Travel and accommodation details
- Local attraction recommendations
- In-app support chat
- Real-time event notifications
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Elevate your VIP event experience with our Premier Event Guest App. Designed exclusively for attendees, this app ensures you have all the essential details to make your event visit seamless and enjoyable. Key features include: - Personalized Itineraries: Access your customized event schedule directly through the app. - Travel & Accommodation: View details about your travel arrangements and accommodations. - Local Exploration: Discover local attractions and enjoy personalized recommendations tailored to enhance your stay. - Support Chat: Get immediate assistance and answers via our in-app support chat. - Real-Time Notifications: Stay updated with instant alerts about event changes and updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: SWS Doha at free against NYC Ferry's free with in-app purchases. SWS Doha also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). NYC Ferry's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for NYC Ferry against 5.0 for SWS Doha. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYC Ferry has 55K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NYC Ferry ships an update every 6 weeks, SWS Doha fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NYC Ferry | SWS Doha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (55K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| 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 | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hornblower Cruises & Events | Blink Tech, Incorporation |
Customer experience
NYC Ferry
SWS Doha
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
SWS Doha
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NYC Ferry
No in-app purchases
SWS Doha
No in-app purchases
