Comparison

VesselAware vs Ferry Amigo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VesselAware

Features
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VesselAware™ transforms marine VHF voice communications into real-time, geospatial intelligence. VesselAware™ delivers transcribed and translated radio traffic, detected locations, vessel information, and categorized maritime events alongside existing AIS and operational data. VesselAware™ identifies distress calls, hazards, hails, security events, and other activity as it happens, turning previously isolated voice communications into structured, location-aware data. The result is a richer Common Operating Picture that gives watchstanders and decision-makers a more complete understanding of maritime activity across their area of responsibility. VesselAware™ makes boating safer and less stressful by transforming VHF radio communications into easy-to-understand alerts and information. Get notified about urgent calls, nearby hazards, and hails to your boat while seeing relevant vessel activity on a clear map.

About

Ferry Amigo

This app provides real-time information for navigating ferry systems, including vessel tracking, schedules, and alerts. Plan your journeys with estimated arrival times and make reservations easily. It features live camera feeds and detailed voyage timelines for a smoother travel experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time vessel tracking
  • Live terminal camera feeds
  • Schedule lookup
  • Journey planning and reservations
  • Favorite routes
  • Vessel illustrations
Features
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Never miss your ferry again! Ferry Amigo is your real-time companion for navigating the Salish Sea and the Washington State Ferry system, offering a beautiful and intuitive interface to track vessels, reserve a spot, stay up-to-date on alerts, and plan your journey. Key Features: • Real-time vessel tracking with detailed voyage timelines • Live terminal camera feeds to check current conditions • Easy-to-use schedule lookup for all routes • Smart journey planning with estimated arrival times and reservations • Save your favorite routes for quick access • Reverse route selection with one tap • Beautiful vessel illustrations for each ferry in service • Clean, modern interface designed for iOS Plan Better: • See upcoming departures at a glance • Check actual vessel locations and status • View schedule data up to several days in advance and reserve a spot Stay Informed: • Track vessels in real-time as they cross • See precise departure and arrival times • Get vessel-specific information • Monitor multiple terminal live cameras simultaneously • Check route-specific alerts and notices Perfect for daily commuters, weekend travelers, and anyone who relies on the Washington State Ferry system. FerryAmigo helps take the guesswork out of ferry travel, ensuring you always know exactly when to leave and what to expect. Download FerryAmigo today and make your ferry journeys smoother than ever! Powered by WSDOT ferry data

Screenshots

VesselAware1 screens
Ferry Amigo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VesselAware at 15.0 against Ferry Amigo's 18.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VesselAware versus Ferry Amigo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVesselAwareFerry Amigo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAltamar Technologies IncKrueger Systems, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

VesselAware

No in-app purchases

None

Ferry Amigo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VesselAware free?
VesselAware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ferry Amigo free?
Ferry Amigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VesselAware or Ferry Amigo have ads?
Neither VesselAware nor Ferry Amigo shows ads.

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