Zan Fast Ferries vs Glide_
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zan Fast Ferries
Book ferry trips between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam with ease. Search availability, select seats, and pay securely within the app. Receive an e-ticket with a QR code for seamless boarding.
- Ferry trip booking
- Availability search
- Seat selection
- In-app payment
- E-ticket with QR code
- Booking history
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Zan Fast Ferries is the first booking app in Tanzania that gives user full control when booking for ferry trips between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. The app let user search for availability, select trips, choose class they wish, choose the seat and complete the booking in less than 3 minutes. User will complete the payment within the app using the latest USSD push technology which connects to local mobile operators to allow the transaction to be complete on the mobile wallets. Payment can also be made in cash at Zan Fast Ferries offices within allocated time before the booking being expired for failure to complete the payment. Upon successful completion of the payment e-ticket is generated with QR code to allow user to board the ferry with their phone instead of paper ticket. Zan Fast Ferries app also allow user to see the history of all the trips made. Furthermore, to expedite the booking, user can choose to save his/her id, this allow next trip to skip the process of entering passenger details. User will complete the payment within the app using the latest USSD push technology which connects to local mobile operators to allow the transaction to be complete on the mobile wallets. Payment can also be made in cash at Zan Fast Ferries offices within allocated time before the booking being expired for failure to complete the payment. Upon successful completion of the payment e-ticket is generated with QR code to allow user to board the ferry with their phone instead of paper ticket. Zan Fast Ferries app also allow user to see the history of all the trips made. Furthermore, to expedite the booking, user can choose to save his/her id, this allow next trip to skip the process of entering passenger details.
Glide_
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We regularly upgrade our system to introduce new features and fix reported issues, aiming to enhance the user experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Glide_ at 12.0 against Zan Fast Ferries's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Zan Fast Ferries | Glide_ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rahisi | Grumeti Media Company Limited |
In-app purchases
Zan Fast Ferries
No in-app purchases
Glide_
No in-app purchases
