Visit USVI vs VIHail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
VIHail
This ride-sharing app connects users with local drivers for convenient and reliable transportation. It offers easy booking, cashless payments, and real-time driver tracking for a seamless travel experience. Safety features include driver background checks and vehicle inspections.
- Easy ride booking
- Cashless payment system
- Real-time driver tracking
- Driver background checks
- Vehicle inspection
- Cost-effective alternative
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Welcome to VI Hail, the US Virgin Islands premier ride share service! Whether you’re a local islander or a visitor, our app revolutionizes the way you commute with fast, easy, and reliable rides. Say goodbye to traditional taxis and hello to a convenient, cost-effective alternative. With our cashless payment system, your fares are automatically charged to your credit card or digital wallet, ensuring a seamless experience. Safety is our top priority, as our drivers undergo thorough background checks and their vehicles go through a 21-point inspection. Enjoy easy booking by simply entering your pickup location and destination on our app. And with real-time tracking, you can stay informed about your driver’s location and estimated arrival time
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visit USVI at 100% against VIHail's 54%. Visit USVI also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). VIHail's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 4) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Visit USVI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIHail has 56 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Visit USVI's written reviews are positive against 54% of VIHail's.
Visit USVI ships an update every 6 weeks, VIHail every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on July 27, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visit USVI | VIHail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.3 (56 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 56 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rosana Duell | VI Hail, LLC |
Customer experience
Visit USVI
VIHail
In-app purchases
Visit USVI
No in-app purchases
VIHail
No in-app purchases
