eXplore Malta vs Virtu Ferries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eXplore Malta
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The eXplore Malta official visitor app is a location-based smartphone app that uses Bluetooth beacons to identify the nearby points of interest and displays more information about the object of choice. The aim of the application is to deliver more information on the points of interest so as to engage the visitors in a more interactive way.
Virtu Ferries
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Experience the ultimate convenience and ease of travel with the Virtu Ferries app – your all-in-one solution for bookings and more. Plan your journey with ease, book tickets, and access your boarding pass – all in one place. Say goodbye to the hassle of traditional travel arrangements and hello to the simplicity and convenience of the Virtu Ferries app. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or venturing to Sicily for the first time, the Virtu Ferries app makes travel planning easy and stress-free so you can focus on what matters – exploring the beautiful wonders of Sicily. So why wait? Download the Virtu Ferries app today and experience a new level of simplicity and convenience in travel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eXplore Malta at every 3 weeks against Virtu Ferries's every 2 months. 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.
eXplore Malta ships an update every 3 weeks, Virtu Ferries every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eXplore Malta | Virtu Ferries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malta Information Technology Agency | Virtu Ferries Ltd |
In-app purchases
eXplore Malta
No in-app purchases
Virtu Ferries
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is eXplore Malta free?
Is Virtu Ferries free?
Do eXplore Malta or Virtu Ferries have ads?
Which is updated more often, eXplore Malta or Virtu Ferries?
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