Comparison

Shorelink vs Bermuda Guide

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

Head to head
About

Shorelink

Navigate Bermuda's public transport with ease. Purchase tickets and passes using your card, and virtually punch them when boarding buses or ferries. Enjoy a seamless travel experience on the island's integrated mobility system.

Highlights
  • Digital ticket and pass purchase
  • Virtual ticket punching
  • Integrated bus and ferry network
  • Debit/credit card payments
  • State-of-the-art mobility system
Features
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Bermuda Ministry of Transport brings a state-of-the-art Intelligent Mobility system which will make the public bus & ferry network easier to ride. Use your debit or credit card to buy your one-way ticket or multiride pass, virtually punch your ticket when boarding the bus and off you go!

About

Bermuda Guide

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The Complete Bermuda Travel Companion Your essential Bermuda guide with emergency safety features, golf course access,Bermuda Championship and local insider knowledge. Trusted by over 50,000 travelers and residents for travel, attractions, beaches. EMERGENCY AND SAFETY FEATURES Real-time hurricane tracking and weather alerts. Emergency contacts, hospital locator, and disaster preparedness guides. Essential safety tools that could save your life during storms or emergencies. WORLD-CLASS BEACHES AND ATTRACTIONS Discover all 34 pink sand beaches with live conditions, crowd levels, and water temperatures. Hidden local spots, secret coves, and optimal visit times for every beach on the island. CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES Access to all premium golf courses with live tee times and exclusive booking opportunities. Course conditions, pro tips, and member guest access unavailable elsewhere. ACCOMMODATIONS AND HOTELS Curated selection from luxury resorts to boutique properties. Real-time availability, local rates, and insider recommendations from Bermuda residents. SMART TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Live bus schedules and route optimization. Scooter rental locations, ferry times ,bus, ferry, news, weather, water taxi schedules, and airport transfer coordination. LOCAL EXPERIENCES AND DINING Restaurant recommendations from hidden gems to fine dining establishments. Shopping districts, duty-free opportunities, water sports conditions, places like Royal Naval Dockyard and St. Georges attractions guide and cultural attractions. OFFLINE FUNCTIONALITY Works without international data charges. GPS navigation, offline maps, and emergency features function without cellular connection. COMPREHENSIVE EVENT CALENDAR Local festivals, cultural events, nightlife venues, and seasonal activities. Always know what's happening during your visit. Perfect for tourists, business travelers, cruise passengers, golf enthusiasts, and local residents exploring Hamilton, St Georges, and Royal Naval Dockyard.

Screenshots

Shorelink4 screens
Bermuda Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bermuda Guide at fortnightly against Shorelink's every 11 months. Bermuda Guide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shorelink ships an update every 11 months, Bermuda Guide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shorelink versus Bermuda Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShorelinkBermuda Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGovernment of BermudaPraful Deshmukh

In-app purchases

None

Shorelink

No in-app purchases

None

Bermuda Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shorelink free?
Shorelink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bermuda Guide free?
Bermuda Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shorelink or Bermuda Guide have ads?
Neither Shorelink nor Bermuda Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shorelink or Bermuda Guide?
Shorelink ships an update every 11 months, and Bermuda Guide fortnightly. Most recently, Shorelink was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bermuda Guide on September 23, 2026.

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