Comparison

Visit USVI vs Native Son Ferry Experiences

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

Head to head
About

Visit USVI

Explore the U.S. Virgin Islands with this digital guide. Discover local arts, culture, beaches, dining, and activities. Connect directly with various island services for a seamless travel experience.

Highlights
  • Local arts and culture information
  • Best beaches and dining guides
  • Activity and shopping recommendations
  • Helpful island maps
  • Direct communication with services
  • Information on accommodations and transportation
Features
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The Visit USVI app is a digital version of Visit USVI, the official USVI Hotel and Tourism Association in-room magazine on the islands published by North South Net International Ltd. and found in the vast majority of hotel rooms. This high-end publication features an abundance of local arts & culture, the best beaches, restaurants, shopping & activities and great tips on what to do and where to go, useful information and helpful maps. The Visit USVI app brings all of these features together on your phone for easy access and use as well as direct communication with Accommodations, Activities & Attractions, Beaches, Dining & Nightlife, Information & Services, Shopping and Transportation and more!

About

Native Son Ferry Experiences

Features
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Welcome to Native Son Ferry, your reliable ferry service between the US and British Virgin Islands. We offer convenient service from Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook in St. Thomas (USVI), and Road Town and West End in Tortola (BVI). We offer Ferry Service to St Thomas and St. Croix Ferry on Friday and Sundays! Book your ferry ride with us today!

Screenshots

Visit USVI4 screens
Native Son Ferry Experiences4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visit USVI at every 6 weeks against Native Son Ferry Experiences's every 3 months. Native Son Ferry Experiences's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visit USVI ships an update every 6 weeks, Native Son Ferry Experiences every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visit USVI versus Native Son Ferry Experiences: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisit USVINative Son Ferry Experiences
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB145 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRosana DuellHornblower Cruises & Events

In-app purchases

None

Visit USVI

No in-app purchases

None

Native Son Ferry Experiences

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visit USVI free?
Visit USVI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Native Son Ferry Experiences free?
Native Son Ferry Experiences is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visit USVI or Native Son Ferry Experiences have ads?
Neither Visit USVI nor Native Son Ferry Experiences shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visit USVI or Native Son Ferry Experiences?
Visit USVI ships an update every 6 weeks, and Native Son Ferry Experiences every 3 months. Most recently, Visit USVI was updated on October 12, 2026 and Native Son Ferry Experiences on October 18, 2026.

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