BC Ferry Times vs Transit Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BC Ferry Times
Check real-time ferry capacity for major British Columbia terminals. Get instant updates on how full upcoming departures are for popular routes, making travel planning quick and easy. The app automatically detects your nearest terminal if location services are enabled.
- Real-time ferry capacity
- All major BC ferry terminals
- Easy-to-use interface
- Route selection
- Automatic nearest terminal detection
- Fast and simple
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Will you make the next ferry? BC Ferry Times provides up-to-date ferry capacity for all major ferry terminals in British Columbia in a super-clean, easy-to-use format. Fire up the app, choose your route, and Ferry Times will show you how full the next departures are. Whether you're heading to Victoria or Bowen Island, it's as easy and fast as checking the weather, and doesn't require drilling down through menus on a website. Plus, with location services enabled, the app will open up to the terminal nearest you. Ferry Times is made by an independent developer in Victoria, BC. It is in no way affiliated with BC Ferries.
Transit Tracker
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TransitTracker provides real-time, live-map telemetry for major Canadian transit networks. • Live Vehicle Maps: Watch buses, streetcars, and trains glide across the city in real time. • Accurate ETAs: Live predictive arrivals based on real-time vehicle speed and GPS positioning. • Service Alerts: Instant disruption and delay warnings before you leave for your stop. • Full Timetables: Access schedules and route maps anytime. Supported agencies: • Toronto & GTA: TTC, YRT, Brampton Transit • Vancouver & Metro: TransLink (Bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus) • Ottawa: OC Transpo & O-Train • Calgary: Calgary Transit (Bus & CTrain) • Edmonton: ETS (Edmonton Transit Service) LEGAL & PRIVACY LINKS: • Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Terms of Service: https://transittracker-9bff9.web.app/terms • Privacy Policy: https://transittracker-9bff9.web.app/privacy • Support & Help: https://transittracker-9bff9.web.app/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Transit Tracker at daily against BC Ferry Times's every 9 days. 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. BC Ferry Times sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Transit Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BC Ferry Times ships an update every 9 days, Transit Tracker daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BC Ferry Times | Transit Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Pratt | JASON LEE CHO |
Bugs and requests
BC Ferry Times
Reported bugs
3 issues- No more sailings shown at 4:00 PM
- Not working on weekends
- Sailing time and percentages are constantly incorrect
Requested features
5 requests- Add an extra window for an extra route
- Include Gulf Islands ferry service information
- Add past sailings for the last 24 hours
- Include all minor routes
- Allow looking ahead to see the state of booking on a future date
Transit Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BC Ferry Times
- Ferry Times Premium$4.99
Transit Tracker
- TransitTracker Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
Questions
Is BC Ferry Times free?
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Do BC Ferry Times or Transit Tracker have ads?
Which is updated more often, BC Ferry Times or Transit Tracker?
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