Pascan vs Marine Atlantic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pascan
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Faster and better booking experience with Pascan mobile app
Marine Atlantic
Plan and book ferry crossings between Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia. Access sailing status, onboard amenities like menus and entertainment, and manage your trips.
- Book and pay for ferry crossings
- View upcoming trip details
- Check sailing schedules and status
- Access onboard amenities and entertainment
- Review terms, conditions, and privacy policy
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Your new crossing companion is here. The Marine Atlantic app provides an easy-to-navigate way to plan and book your entire ferry crossing between Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia. BOOKING Book and pay for your ferry crossing directly in the app. MY TRIPS View your upcoming crossing when you sign in or create an account. SAILING STATUS Review the schedule and monitor the current status of our ferries. ONBOARD AMENITIES Easily access information about what's on board, view restaurant menus, and watch the latest television shows and movies with our on-demand entertainment service. TERMS, CONDITIONS, & PRIVACY POLICY By downloading or updating this app, or setting up your device to do so automatically, you consent to the installation of the app, its future updates and upgrades, and to the Marine Atlantic terms and conditions that govern the use of our app and website. You can withdraw your consent at any time by uninstalling the app. The developer, Marine Atlantic, indicates that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described in the App Privacy section. For more information, see our privacy policy on our website.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pascan at none against Marine Atlantic's shown. Pascan also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pascan | Marine Atlantic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pascan | Marine Atlantic Marine Atlantique |
In-app purchases
Pascan
No in-app purchases
Marine Atlantic
No in-app purchases
