# SMART eTickets vs Ferry SF

The clearest difference is rating: Ferry SF at 5.0 against SMART eTickets's 3.1. Ferry SF also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). SMART eTickets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ferry SF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SMART eTickets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ferry SF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMART eTickets has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMART eTickets ships an update every 4 months, Ferry SF weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMART eTickets | Ferry SF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-etickets/id1259298886/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferry-sf/id6780761304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259298885) | [JEFFREY CHARLES MILLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780761306) |

## What reviewers say

### SMART eTickets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-etickets/id1259298886)

Purchase and use train tickets instantly on your phone with a debit or credit card. Register securely and buy single or round-trip tickets, with discounts for eligible passengers. Store, activate, and display tickets for easy travel.

**Highlights:** Instant ticket purchase, Debit/credit card payment, Discounted fares for youth, seniors, and disabled, Group ticket payment, Store multiple tickets, Activate tickets before boarding, Transfer tickets to new devices

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ferry SF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferry-sf/id6780761304)

Track ferries live on a map and access full schedules offline. Get service alerts and ferry news. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks unlimited map access.

**Highlights:** Live ferry tracking map, Real-time schedules, Offline schedule access, Service alerts and news, Fleet information, Optional ad-free subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FerrySF Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| FerrySF Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMART eTickets free?

SMART eTickets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ferry SF free?

Ferry SF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMART eTickets or Ferry SF?

Ferry SF is rated higher. SMART eTickets averages 3.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Ferry SF averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SMART eTickets or Ferry SF have ads?

Ferry SF shows ads; SMART eTickets does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMART eTickets or Ferry SF?

SMART eTickets ships an update every 4 months, and Ferry SF weekly. Most recently, SMART eTickets was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ferry SF on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*