SPM Exceptions vs Marine Atlantic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPM Exceptions
Discover a French archipelago off the coast of Newfoundland. Get practical travel information, connect with local services, and explore activities. The app offers an offline itinerary system and alerts for events and ferry crossings.
- Destination information
- Visitor Information Center connection
- Accommodation and restaurant listings
- Activity identification
- Offline itinerary system
- Points of interest alerts
- Event notifications
- Self-guided tours
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BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL • Learn more about this French Archipelago off the south coast of Newfoundland, Canada. • Get practical information about the destination. • Connect easily with Visitor Information Centers, accommodations, restaurants ... • Identifies the activities that interest you the most. DURING YOUR STAY • Offline itinerary system: always find your way. • Do not miss anything: the app informs you of nearby points of interest. • Check with the agenda of the islands, for all of our suggestions on activities. • Receive notifications about major summer events, ferry crossings between the islands ... • Enjoy self-guided tours.
Marine Atlantic
Plan and book ferry crossings between Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia. Access sailing status, onboard amenities like menus and entertainment, and manage your trips.
- Book and pay for ferry crossings
- View upcoming trip details
- Check sailing schedules and status
- Access onboard amenities and entertainment
- Review terms, conditions, and privacy policy
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Your new crossing companion is here. The Marine Atlantic app provides an easy-to-navigate way to plan and book your entire ferry crossing between Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia. BOOKING Book and pay for your ferry crossing directly in the app. MY TRIPS View your upcoming crossing when you sign in or create an account. SAILING STATUS Review the schedule and monitor the current status of our ferries. ONBOARD AMENITIES Easily access information about what's on board, view restaurant menus, and watch the latest television shows and movies with our on-demand entertainment service. TERMS, CONDITIONS, & PRIVACY POLICY By downloading or updating this app, or setting up your device to do so automatically, you consent to the installation of the app, its future updates and upgrades, and to the Marine Atlantic terms and conditions that govern the use of our app and website. You can withdraw your consent at any time by uninstalling the app. The developer, Marine Atlantic, indicates that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described in the App Privacy section. For more information, see our privacy policy on our website.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPM Exceptions at 100% against Marine Atlantic's 20%. SPM Exceptions also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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.
SPM Exceptions ships an update fortnightly, Marine Atlantic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPM Exceptions | Marine Atlantic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | COLLECTIVITE TERRITORIALE DE SAINT PIERRE ET MIQUELON | Marine Atlantic Marine Atlantique |
Customer experience
SPM Exceptions
Marine Atlantic
In-app purchases
SPM Exceptions
No in-app purchases
Marine Atlantic
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SPM Exceptions free?
Is Marine Atlantic free?
Do SPM Exceptions or Marine Atlantic have ads?
Which is updated more often, SPM Exceptions or Marine Atlantic?
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