Comparison

NYC Ferry vs A23a Passport

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Paperless ticketing
  • Live scheduling
  • Real-time updates
  • End-to-end trip planner
  • Push notifications
  • 30-day Unlimited Pass
Features
Currently charting
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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!

About

A23a Passport

Features
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Your Digital Passport The A23a Passport app is your official identity document for this Antarctic nation. Featuring biometric security, photo verification, and a beautifully designed digital credentials that can be independently verified. Key Features: • Secure Digital Identity – Face ID/Touch ID protected passport with photo and personal details • Free Travel Visa or Citizen Status – Start as a visitor, upgrade to full citizenship • Beautiful Design – Immersive UI inspired by Antarctic icebergs, glaciers, and deep ocean waters • Biometric Protection – Your passport data stays private and secure on your device • Camera Integration – Take or upload your official passport photo A23a is an experiment in sovereignty, community, and the future of nations. We're building infrastructure, governance, and culture that exists beyond any single country's control. Citizenship Upgrade Visitors can explore the app and hold a basic travel visa. Upgrade to full A23a Citizenship for lifetime access to your official digital credential and membership in our growing global community. Join the Movement Whether you're drawn to the innovation, the independence, or simply the beauty of an iceberg nation, your A23a Passport is the first step. Download now and become part of history in the making.

Screenshots

NYC Ferry4 screens
A23a Passport3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NYC Ferry at none against A23a Passport's 1. NYC Ferry also leads on chart position (#205 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. A23a Passport sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NYC Ferry asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
NYC Ferry versus A23a Passport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNYC FerryA23a Passport
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (55K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings55K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#205 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHornblower Cruises & EventsCallista LLC

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

A23a Passport

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NYC Ferry

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

A23a Passport

One-time1
  • A23a Citizenship$9.99

Questions

Is NYC Ferry free?
NYC Ferry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A23a Passport free?
A23a Passport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NYC Ferry or A23a Passport have ads?
Neither NYC Ferry nor A23a Passport shows ads.

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