aFerry vs DocValidity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
aFerry
Easily compare and book ferry tickets across numerous routes and operators worldwide. Find the cheapest and most convenient crossings in seconds with real-time pricing and availability. Manage your bookings and tickets directly within the app.
- Compare ferry prices and availability
- Search over 2000 routes
- Book tickets directly
- Manage bookings via MyAccount
- Share ferry details
- Available in 8 languages
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aFerry is the app from www.aferry.com - the World’s Leading Ferry website, as voted at the World Travel Awards. aFerry saves you money and time by searching all ferry crossings to find the cheapest and most convenient crossings, fast. It’s free, flexible and simple to use. Search over 2000 routes and over 150 ferry operators to find your ideal sailings on the lowest prices ferries in seconds. Why download the last version of the aFerry app? - Prices and available checked in real-time and comparison in just one click - All key European and Worldwide ferry routes as well as UK routes available, with new operators being included all the time - Popular Ferry Companies include: DFDS Seaways, P&O Ferries, Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Eckerö Line, JR Kyushu Beetle Ferry, Tallink Silja, EuroTunnel, Grimaldi Lines, Corsica-Sardinia Ferries, Grandi Navi Veloci, Balearia - Busy? Now you can SHARE by emailing ferry details to yourself or to a friend - Book? Now you can click BOOK button to go straight to payment and e-ticket - Change? Now you can use MyAccount to change your ticket via the app - aFerry is the World’s Leading Ferry website - Find a Ferry is the only App that allows you to search over 2000 ferry routes - aFerry is independent and therefore compares all ferries to find your perfect crossing - Available in 8 languages: English, French, German, Polish, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Dutch - It’s FREE!
DocValidity
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DocValidity is your smart travel document wallet - built for frequent travellers who can't afford surprises at the border. WHAT IT DOES: • Tracks expiry dates for passports, visas, national IDs, driving licences, residence permits, and more • Sends smart alerts before your documents expire so you have time to renew • Checks travel readiness for your next destination with intelligent compliance advice • Scan your document with your camera or enter all details manually - your choice • Stores travel insurance policies with SOS contact details always accessible offline ENTER YOUR WAY No camera? No problem. Every field can be typed in manually. Smart Scan is optional and images are processed once and never stored. TRAVEL ADVISOR Get up-to-date compliance checks, trip suggestions, and a 24/7 support chat - always up to date with current travel requirements. SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST • Your data is encrypted on-device and in transit • Only your expiry date and issuing country are needed for travel checks • All other fields are completely optional and for your personal reference only • No document numbers or sensitive details are ever shared or used by any app feature • Single-device session enforcement protects your account from unauthorised access PRO FEATURES • More Smart Scans • Compliance Advisor • Trip planning and import • Flight tracking • Weekly holiday deals digest • AI Visa Checker • Trip collaboration and expenses sharing, and more Available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: aFerry at none against DocValidity's 2. DocValidity's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DocValidity sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. aFerry asks for nothing beyond the download.
aFerry ships an update every 4 months, DocValidity every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | aFerry | DocValidity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AFerry | RESOLVE SYSTEMS LTD |
In-app purchases
aFerry
No in-app purchases
DocValidity
- DocValidity Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- DocValidity Pro Yearly$24.991 Year









