# BC Ferries vs Driving BC

The clearest difference is rating: Driving BC at 3.0 against BC Ferries's 2.2. BC Ferries's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Driving BC holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BC Ferries has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of BC Ferries's written reviews are positive against 0% of Driving BC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BC Ferries ships an update every 2 months, Driving BC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BC Ferries | Driving BC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc-ferries/id6444454630/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-bc/id6477959176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **7.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 34 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BC Ferry Services Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120260420) | [Canada's Best Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084825953) |

## What reviewers say

### BC Ferries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc-ferries/id6444454630)

Plan and book personal ferry travel with ease. Manage your trips, check schedules, and view current conditions instantly. Receive timely alerts for service notices and booking reminders.

**Highlights:** Personalized dashboard, Set travel preferences, Book and manage trips, Express booking, Seamless check-in, View schedules and conditions, Push notifications for alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app performance
- 👍 Easy navigation and intuitive interface
- 💾 Ability to save route presets for frequent users
- 📱 Mobile-friendly alternative to website
- ✅ Streamlined reservation management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🔐 Persistent login authentication failures
- ❌ Unreliable booking completion process
- ⚠️ Update loops and broken updates
- 📊 Inconsistent and missing booking display

**Reported bugs**

- Update loop requesting repeated updates despite being current
- App crashes on launch, especially on iOS 26
- Login screen freezes and authentication errors
- Booking confirmation not displaying in 'My Bookings' section
- Reverse direction button activates on accidental touch

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration for bookings
- Dark mode option
- iPad landscape mode support
- Service notifications within app without email duplicates
- Ability to view bookings beyond 45 days


### Driving BC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-bc/id6477959176)

Discover comprehensive driving routes, parks, trails, and attractions in Coastal British Columbia. Plan an unforgettable road trip with curated information on points of interest, restaurants, and hidden gems.

**Highlights:** Driving route planning, Parks and trails discovery, Points of interest identification, Attractions and hidden gems, Restaurant recommendations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BC Ferries free?

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

### Is Driving BC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BC Ferries or Driving BC?

Driving BC is rated higher. BC Ferries averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Driving BC averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BC Ferries or Driving BC have ads?

Neither BC Ferries nor Driving BC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BC Ferries or Driving BC?

BC Ferries ships an update every 2 months, and Driving BC every 4 months. Most recently, BC Ferries was updated on September 21, 2026 and Driving BC on September 20, 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.*