Albany Explorer vs Poseidon Ferry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Albany Explorer
Discover historic Albany through interactive tours and augmented reality experiences. Explore local landmarks, learn about pioneering women, and find places to eat, play, and stay.
- Augmented reality experiences
- Interactive historical tours
- Pioneering Women's Tour
- Voice-activated chatbot
- Digital postcard sharing
- Restaurant and accommodation finder
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It's Fall in Albany. Explore Albany with AVA and create your new, adventurous story. Ava is short for Albany Visitors Association. When AVA greets you, click on "AR me" to see her come to life before you and ask her where to eat, play, hike or even create an itinerary. Take the NEW Pioneering Women's Interactive Tour to walk with women who have made local and national history. One of the women now comes to life in augmented reality, Bessie Hale, when you use the app to scan a QR code at her former business. Explore and experience our rich history, woven into every building and step you take as you explore using our interactive tours. Meet our Pioneering Women including Bessie Hale, shown on the intro video, the first Black woman business owner in Albany. Celebrate the history, life and achievements of Albany's Pioneering Women with the state's first Pioneering Women Tour. Visit places where these diverse women lived or worked to gain recognition, and make a difference in our world. Watch engaging videos about their lives and contributions to Albany, the state of Oregon, and the Nation, sponsored by the Oregon Heritage Group and the Albany Regional Museum. Please enjoy our other stop by stop, interactive tours of the famous Covered Bridges, Monteith District, Hackleman District and Downtown. Watch for our QR code, scannable History Stops along the way. Every stop tells a story. We also invite you to explore our nationally known local restaurants, wineries, and take a ride on our new Historic Carousel. Remember shopping in Oregon is tax free! We can even find you a place to stay before you visit. More questions? Ask Ava. Meet our NEW Voice-Activated Chatbot AVA from the Albany Visitor's Association. She can help you discover what you are looking for. Send your friends and family a digital postcard from Albany, and see what's happening daily. Looking for an outdoor photo opp? Check out our Top Three Selfie Spots. Share an Explorer postcard via Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter or Instagram. Discover why Albany is one of the best places to explore, meet, live, stay and play. Download our new Albany Visitors Association app and start exploring today.
Poseidon Ferry
Experience Miami's sights from the water with this convenient and affordable ferry service. Choose from commute, adventure, or sightseeing options, with packages available for enhanced experiences.
- Waterborne transportation
- Sightseeing cruises
- Commute options
- Adventure tours
- Miami landmarks viewing
- Package options
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Poseidon Ferry offers commute, adventure, and fun on the water in Miami. Affordable, convenient, and upscale waterborne transportation. Poseidon Ferry's non-guided sightseeing cruise offers guests a truly unique way to see Miami! While underway, guests will see the Miami River, Intercontinental Hotel Running Man, Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace, Miami Skyline, Port of Miami, Fisher Island, and the Miami Beach Skyline. Basic, VIP drink, and VIP dinner packages are available. Please contact customer service for more info.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Poseidon Ferry at every 5 days against Albany Explorer's every 3 weeks. Poseidon Ferry also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
Poseidon Ferry holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
Albany Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, Poseidon Ferry every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Albany Explorer | Poseidon Ferry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (10 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 226 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hospitality Vision | Hornblower Cruises & Events |
Customer experience
Albany Explorer
Poseidon Ferry
In-app purchases
Albany Explorer
No in-app purchases
Poseidon Ferry
No in-app purchases
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