Try Port First vs UFT Mobile (New)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Try Port First
Discover dining, shopping, and activities in Port Washington, NY. This app provides a directory of local businesses, attractions, and events, including special deals. It's designed for visitors and residents to explore the historic waterfront community.
- Local business directory
- Event calendar
- Discover dining and shopping
- Find attractions and activities
- Exclusive deals and offers
- Community information
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Whether visiting for the day or a lifetime resident, the Try Port First App connects you to Everything Port Washington, NY and invites you to “#TryPortFirst.” Easily discover the many options to Dine, Shop, Play, Work and Connect in our historic waterfront Long Island community. Here is a convenient directory of all shops, restaurants and other businesses, as well as attractions, places to stay, cultural sites events and activities. Find things to do in the Event Calendar, as well as “hot deals” from some of Port’s favorite businesses. Settled in 1644, Port Washington is one of the oldest communities, not just on Long Island, but the entire country. Throughout the year festivals and activities celebrate our waterfront, our many unique businesses, our beautiful parks and open spaces, our talented people and our rich history that spans nearly 380 years. Additionally, Chamber of Commerce and Business Improvement District members can access information and connectivity. The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Try Port First App with support from the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District. Welcome to Port!
UFT Mobile (New)
This app provides union members with easy access to exclusive discounts, health benefit claim status, and contact information for union departments. Members can also register for events, access a knowledge base about their rights, and get 24/7 assistance from a virtual guide.
- Member-only discounts
- Health benefit claim status
- Contact union departments
- Event and workshop registration
- UFT rights and benefits knowledge base
- 24/7 virtual assistance
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The United Federation of Teachers, the union representing New York City public school educators and other professionals, is launching a new mobile app for members to easily connect with their union and access member-only resources and information. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- UFT members can use the app to: • Access special member-only discounts on entertainment, dining, travel and more. • View the status of their latest UFT Welfare Fund health benefit claims. • Contact union departments, services and programs, including the UFT Welfare Fund. • Register for upcoming union events and workshops. • Access the union's in-depth knowledge base to find information about UFT rights and benefits. • Get help 24/7 from George, the Member Hub guide, who can assist with pension consultation appointments, Welfare Fund forms and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Try Port First at 100% against UFT Mobile (New)'s 0%. Try Port First also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). UFT Mobile (New)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). 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.
Try Port First holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Try Port First's written reviews are positive against 0% of UFT Mobile (New)'s.
Try Port First ships an update every 14 months, UFT Mobile (New) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Try Port First | UFT Mobile (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.0 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Port Wash Chamber Commerce | United Federation of Teachers |
Customer experience
Try Port First
UFT Mobile (New)
In-app purchases
Try Port First
No in-app purchases
UFT Mobile (New)
No in-app purchases
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