# JetBlue vs NYC Ferry

JetBlue and NYC Ferry both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of NYC Ferry's written reviews are positive against 20% of JetBlue's. NYC Ferry also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). JetBlue's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.5M vs 54K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for JetBlue against 4.9 for NYC Ferry. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JetBlue has 1.5M ratings behind it against 54K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of JetBlue's written reviews are positive against 59% of NYC Ferry's.

JetBlue ships an update fortnightly, NYC Ferry every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JetBlue | NYC Ferry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetblue/id481370590/reviews) | [4.9 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-ferry/id1225258864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5M** | 54K |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 161 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JetBlue Airways](https://appshunter.io/developer/481370593) | [Hornblower Cruises & Events](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441573914) |

## What reviewers say

### JetBlue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetblue/id481370590)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Book, manage, and check in for your flights with ease. Access boarding passes, update itineraries, and get real-time flight information. Connect with customer service and explore inflight options.

**Highlights:** Book flights, Manage trips, Access boarding passes, Real-time flight status, Live chat support, Inflight entertainment options, TrueBlue points tracking

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great up to the minute information
- 🚀 Seamless check-in and boarding
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 👍 Comfortable flights
- 👍 Reliable service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🐛 Difficult to manage reservations
- 🐛 Poor customer service
- 🐛 Frequent flight delays and cancellations
- 🐛 Inconsistent policies around pets

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to check-in or access boarding passes
- Incorrect flight information displayed
- Payment and booking issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily change seats and reservations
- Better in-app notifications and updates
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Integration with other travel apps and services


### NYC Ferry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-ferry/id1225258864)

This app offers a comfortable and enjoyable way to commute and explore New York City. It provides paperless ticketing, live scheduling with real-time updates, and a trip planner to discover new routes. Receive personalized notifications and consider an unlimited pass for frequent travel.

**Highlights:** Paperless ticketing, Live scheduling, Real-time updates, End-to-end trip planner, Push notifications, 30-day Unlimited Pass

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and convenient
- 🚢 Great ferry experience
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 💰 Affordable transportation
- 🌉 Beautiful views and scenery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Unreliable and late schedules
- 💳 Payment issues and overcharging
- 🗺️ Confusing navigation and trip planning
- 🚫 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Inaccurate schedules and route information
- Payment processing errors
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Login and account management problems

**Requested features**

- Improved trip planning and route optimization
- Real-time service updates and delay notifications
- Ability to change account information
- More ferry routes and increased frequency
- Better integration with other transportation apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JetBlue free?

JetBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NYC Ferry free?

NYC Ferry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JetBlue or NYC Ferry?

JetBlue and NYC Ferry are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.5M and 54K ratings respectively.

### Do JetBlue or NYC Ferry have ads?

JetBlue shows ads; NYC Ferry does not.

### Which is updated more often, JetBlue or NYC Ferry?

JetBlue ships an update fortnightly, and NYC Ferry every 6 weeks. Most recently, JetBlue was updated on September 25, 2026 and NYC Ferry on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*