GBA Ferries vs Arrival HK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GBA Ferries
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High-Speed Ferry Booking: Hong Kong, Macau & Guangdong Book tickets for high-speed ferries between Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Foshan Shunde, and Dongguan. Featured Ferry Companies: TurboJET, Cotai Water Jet, CKS, Yuetong Shipping, China Merchants, Pengxing Shipping, Shun Gang, Humen Port, Jiuzhou Port, Nanshan Port. Key Routes Include: β’ Shekou Terminal:β To Macau (Taipa/Outer Harbour) & Hong Kong (HK-Macau Ferry Terminal/Airport SkyPier) β’ Shenzhen Airport Fuyong:β To Macau (Taipa/Outer Harbour) & Hong Kong (China Hong Kong City/Airport SkyPier) β’ China Hong Kong City:β To Macau Taipa, Zhuhai Jiuzhou, Foshan Shunde β’ Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal:β To Macau (Taipa/Outer Harbour) & Shenzhen Shekou β’ Hong Kong Airport SkyPier:β To Guangzhou Nansha, Shenzhen Shekou, Dongguan Humen, Zhongshan β’ Macau Taipa:β To Hong Kong (China Hong Kong City/HK-Macau Ferry Terminal) & Shenzhen (Airport/Shekou) β’ Macau Outer Harbour:β To Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal & Shenzhen Shekou β’ Zhuhai Jiuzhou:β To Hong Kong (China Hong Kong City/HK-Macau Ferry Terminal) & Shenzhen Shekou β’ Zhongshan Port:β To China Hong Kong City & Hong Kong Airport SkyPier β’ Dongguan Humen / Guangzhou Nansha / Pazhou Port:β To Hong Kong (China Hong Kong City/Airport SkyPier) Regulated by the Travel Industry Authority of Hong Kong. License No. 354122. How to Book: Open app β Select departure/arrival cities & terminals β Choose passengers (Adult/Child/Senior) β Enter contact info β Pay. Payment:β WeChat Pay, Alipay, Credit Card. Ticket Issuance:β Instant upon payment. Boarding: Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Show your QR code to staff to receive your boarding pass. Ferries depart on time. Early Arrival:β Staff may assist with an earlier sailing if seats are available. Late Arrival:β A new ticket is required. Cancellation/Changes: Contact Online Customer Service or call +852 2121 0200.
Arrival HK
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Arrival HK provides real-time arrival information for Hong Kong buses and minibuses, helping you quickly check when the next vehicle will arrive and reduce unnecessary waiting. Designed for daily commuters and frequent public transport users, Arrival HK lets you view your favourite routes with just one tap β clear, fast, and free from distractions. Key Features: Real-time arrival times for Hong Kong buses and minibuses Clear display of upcoming departures Save frequently used routes for quick access Clean and intuitive interface Suitable for daily commuting and on-the-go travel Arrival HK focuses on one thing: Helping you know when your bus arrives β without guessing or waiting. More Hong Kong public transport services may be added in future updates. Terms of use: https://codenav.dev/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GBA Ferries at none against Arrival HK's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Arrival HK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GBA Ferries asks for nothing beyond the download.
GBA Ferries ships an update every 2 weeks, Arrival HK weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GBA Ferries | Arrival HK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HOPETRIP (HK) LIMITED | ShenZhen CodeNav Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
GBA Ferries
No in-app purchases
Arrival HK
- Arrival HK Pro$0.991 Month
- Arrival HK Pro$2.493 Months
- Arrival HK Pro$8.991 Year
Questions
Is GBA Ferries free?
Is Arrival HK free?
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