# ParkSFO vs Ferry SF

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ParkSFO at none against Ferry SF's 2. ParkSFO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (490 vs 2). Ferry SF's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating 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. ParkSFO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ferry SF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParkSFO has 490 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ParkSFO ships an update every 2 months, Ferry SF weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParkSFO | Ferry SF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parksfo/id1483760343/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferry-sf/id6780761304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **490** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PARKSFO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483760342) | [JEFFREY CHARLES MILLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780761306) |

## What reviewers say

### ParkSFO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parksfo/id1483760343)

Effortlessly manage your parking experience from your phone. Pay for parking, check out of facilities, and apply discounts and coupons without needing paper tickets or waiting in line. Earn credits for future parking fees.

**Highlights:** Mobile parking payment, Facility checkout, Apply coupons and discounts, Earn parking credits, Frictionless parking experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and easy-to-use app interface
- 🚀 Fast and convenient check-in/check-out process
- 💰 Affordable parking with coupon discounts
- 🚌 Reliable shuttle service with minimal wait times
- 🔒 Secure parking facility with helpful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 QR code scanner frequently malfunctions at exit gates
- 🐛 Elevator system issues and inconsistent functionality
- ❌ App and website are disconnected/not integrated
- 😕 Confusing signage that doesn't match app instructions
- 🔧 Limited app functionality and features

**Reported bugs**

- QR code reader at exit gate doesn't work reliably
- App crashes when entering state in profile
- Brightness control issue on iPhone after closing app
- Cannot retroactively check in after downloading app
- Coupon codes cannot be deleted once selected

**Requested features**

- Live shuttle location tracking on map
- Ability to make and view reservations directly in app
- Save parking space number and floor to ticket
- Apple Pay payment option
- Ability to attach multiple credit cards to account


### 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 ParkSFO free?

ParkSFO 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, ParkSFO or Ferry SF?

Ferry SF is rated higher. ParkSFO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while Ferry SF averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ParkSFO or Ferry SF have ads?

Ferry SF shows ads; ParkSFO does not.

### Which is updated more often, ParkSFO or Ferry SF?

ParkSFO ships an update every 2 months, and Ferry SF weekly. Most recently, ParkSFO 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.*