Island Queen vs Mass511
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Island Queen
This app provides ferry transportation services to Martha's Vineyard, operating seasonally from late May to mid-October. Enjoy a 35-minute scenic cruise with onboard amenities and space for recreational equipment.
- Seasonal ferry service
- Passenger transportation
- Onboard snack bar
- Scenic cruise
- Space for recreational equipment
- Convenient parking
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About us at the Island Queen Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. First of all, we have been offering ferry transportation to Martha’s Vineyard for half a century. Also, the Island Queen Ferry is the only passenger cruise ship sailing regularly from Falmouth to Martha’s Vineyard. While, it is a seasonal passenger ferry service (no vehicles), it runs from late May through mid-October. You’ll enjoy our complete snack bar, the spectacular picture window lounge forward, or the sunny outside decks and our friendly, helpful crew. Sail away from Falmouth to Martha’s Vineyard aboard the Island Queen. And, relax and enjoy a delightful 35 minute mini-cruise across Vineyard Sound. The Island Queen Ferry is a stress free mode of transportation to Martha’s Vineyard. In addition, our two parking lots are conveniently located close to the ferry dock. You are welcome to drop-off passengers and luggage at the dock before you park. And, we also have room on board for bikes, kayaks, surf boards, and paddle boards. So, bring your favorite recreational equipment with you and enjoy your experience on Martha’s Vineyard. Finally, The Island Queen Ferry is owned and operated by Island Commuter Corp., Falmouth, Cape Cod.
Mass511
Get real-time traffic updates, incident alerts, and camera views for Massachusetts highways. This app offers hands-free audio notifications and personalized route management to keep you informed while driving.
- Hands-free audio notifications
- Zoom-enabled map with camera views
- Real-time incident and weather updates
- Personalized account management
- Traffic speed monitoring
- Access to traveler resources
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The Mass511 app is the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's official traffic and traveler information app. The Mass511 app, new and improved in 2022, provides up-to-date traffic information for interstates, U.S. routes and state highways across Massachusetts. FEATURES: • Hands-free, eyes-free audio notifications of traffic events while you drive • A zoom-enabled map with tappable traffic event icons and surrounding camera views • Near real-time updates on traffic incidents, construction, weather and road closures • Manage My Mass511 personalized accounts including saved routes, areas, and camera views and email and text alerts • View current traffic speeds • View traffic cameras throughout the state. Sign up for a My Mass511 account to save cameras for easy access. • Access to additional traveler information resources NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease device battery life. The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of their vehicle. While traveling, mobile communication devices should be used only when the motor vehicle is at a complete stop, off the traveled portion of the roadway. Do not text and drive (it's against the law) or use this app while driving. App developed by Castle Rock Associates https://www.castlerockits.com. For help with Mass511, please visit https://mass511.com/help/index.html.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Island Queen at 100% against Mass511's 20%. Island Queen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Mass511's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Island Queen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mass511 has 54 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Island Queen's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mass511's.
Island Queen ships an update monthly, Mass511 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Island Queen | Mass511 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.5 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hornblower Cruises & Events | Castle Rock Associates, Inc. |
Customer experience
Island Queen
Mass511
In-app purchases
Island Queen
No in-app purchases
Mass511
No in-app purchases









