Comparison

FerryRez vs Ferry FYI

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

Head to head
About

FerryRez

This app monitors Washington State Ferries vehicle reservations and sends instant push notifications when sold-out sailings become available. It allows users to track multiple sailings across various dates and receive reminders for reservation release windows.

Highlights
  • Real-time WSF reservation tracking
  • Instant push notifications for availability
  • Track multiple sailings and dates
  • Reminders for reservation release
  • Apple Watch app for quick checks
  • Map integration for terminal locations
Features
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FerryRez watches Washington State Ferries vehicle reservations for you and sends a push notification the moment a sold-out sailing opens up. Please note: FerryRez is invite-only. Creating an account requires a registration code from a current member, so make sure you have a code before you sign up. Reservations on the busy WSDOT routes (the San Juan Islands, Port Townsend / Coupeville, and more) sell out fast and reopen unpredictably as other travelers change plans. Instead of refreshing the reservation site all day, track the sailings you want and let FerryRez do the watching. When space appears, you get an alert and can reserve right away on the official Washington State Ferries website. HOW IT WORKS - Search for the route, date, and sailing you want. - Tap to track it. FerryRez checks availability around the clock. - Get a push notification the instant a tracked sailing has space. - Tap through to reserve on the official WSDOT reservation site. FEATURES - Real-time tracking of WSF vehicle reservation availability - Instant push alerts when a sold-out sailing opens up - Track as many sailings as you want, across multiple dates - Reminders for upcoming reservation release windows, so you are ready the moment seats drop - Apple Watch app with availability at a glance - Clear trip details with terminal locations on a map - Manage your alerts and turn off tracking anytime GOOD TO KNOW - FerryRez is invite-only: you need a registration code from a current member to create an account. - FerryRez is free to use. - Reserving a sailing happens on the official WSDOT website. FerryRez does not sell or hold reservations. - FerryRez is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WSDOT or Washington State Ferries. Questions or feedback? Visit https://ferryrez.com/help

About

Ferry FYI

Plan your Washington State Ferries trips with real-time data. This app forecasts sailing fullness, tracks delays with GPS, and identifies cancellation risks. It also helps estimate your arrival time at the terminal and compare sailing options.

Highlights
  • Forecast sailing fullness
  • Track delays with vessel GPS
  • Identify low-tide cancellation risk
  • Estimate terminal arrival times
  • Compare sailing options
  • Customizable alerts
  • Traffic camera integration
Features
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Not just a re-skinned WSF app. Ferry FYI combines historical sailing data, live ferry reports, vessel GPS, weather, tides, local events, school breaks, and holidays to help you plan smarter trips across every Washington State Ferries route. See beyond the schedule: • Forecast how full upcoming sailings will be • Track delays using vessel GPS and estimate whether boats will catch up • Identify low-tide cancellation risk before a cancellation is confirmed • Customize alerts by terminal, direction, time of day and more What boat will I make? • Use your location or enter an address to estimate your terminal arrival • Choose driving, walking, cycling or transit, and adjust your safety buffer • Compare earlier and later sailings, estimated boarding chances, and vehicle-capacity projections where available • Explore sailing timelines with arrival estimates, and boarding cutoffs • Share trip plans with your starting address, travel method, and buffer Plus everything you'd expect: • Polished, modern interface with dark mode support • Filtered WSF bulletins and service alerts • Interactive ferry maps with vessel names, direction, and docked status • Traffic cameras: ordered, tagged and enhanced • Passenger and vehicle fare comparisons, a custom fare calculator, and full fare tables • Scan, save, and share tickets • Terminal information, parking, facilities and directions • Detailed vessel information • Leaderboards for terminals and vessels • Support for all WSF routes Ferry FYI Supporter Support Ferry FYI with an optional monthly or yearly subscription. Core ferry information remains free. Supporter benefits: • No Ferry FYI advertisements while signed in • An optional Supporter badge on public leaderboards • Support for continued development and operation The App Store displays your subscription price and billing interval before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription through your App Store subscription settings. Sign in to your Ferry FYI account to use Supporter benefits. Existing subscribers can use Restore Purchases in the app. Ferry FYI Terms of Service: https://ferry.fyi/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ferry.fyi/privacy

Screenshots

FerryRez3 screens
Ferry FYI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FerryRez at none against Ferry FYI's shown. FerryRez also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Ferry FYI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for FerryRez against 3.0 for Ferry FYI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FerryRez versus Ferry FYI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFerryRezFerry FYI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB69 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAaron HillAnsel Santosa

In-app purchases

None

FerryRez

No in-app purchases

None

Ferry FYI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FerryRez free?
FerryRez is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ferry FYI free?
Ferry FYI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FerryRez or Ferry FYI?
FerryRez and Ferry FYI are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do FerryRez or Ferry FYI have ads?
Ferry FYI shows ads; FerryRez does not.

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