Comparison

Direct Ferries vs Naples Bay Ferry

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

Head to head
About

Direct Ferries

Compare and book ferry tickets for over 3000 routes worldwide with real-time pricing and availability. Features include a comparison tool, live ferry tracking, port finder, and secure payment options. Book up to 12 months in advance or as late as 2 hours before departure.

Highlights
  • Compare ferry prices globally
  • Real-time availability
  • Book up to 12 months ahead
  • Live ferry tracking
  • Port finder
  • Secure payment options
  • Amend and cancel bookings
Features
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Direct Ferries is the world's leading independent ferry ticket retailer. Compare and book over 3000 ferry crossings worldwide, using real-time pricing and availability, anytime, anywhere from your mobile. The Direct Ferries app is free, quick, and easy to use. With access to all ferry companies, routes, and destinations, it is the only app you need for ferry travel! Direct Ferries App Features: - Our easy comparison tool is designed to make your ferry ticket search a breeze, ensuring you always get the best deal. - Compare prices from the world's major ferry companies, including DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries, GNV, and more. - Whether you're a spontaneous traveller or a meticulous planner, our app allows you to book your ferry tickets as close as 2 hours before departure or up to 12 months in advance, giving you the freedom to travel on your terms. - Contact our exceptional customer support team directly through the app using our messenger service. - Receive notifications to stay up to date on the status of your sailing and conversations with our customer support team. - Save your quote to complete unfinished ferry bookings later; we'll email you the itinerary and quote so you can complete the booking when you're ready. - Use the Live Ferry Tracker feature to track your ferry an hour before departure and during the crossing. - Don't get lost; the port finder feature can help you find the ferry port. - Recall ferry bookings or quickly and easily amend and cancel your bookings. - Secure payment by PayPal, credit or debit card - Fast booking and instant email confirmation

About

Naples Bay Ferry

Features
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Resta sempre aggiornato sugli orari di aliscafi e traghetti nel Golfo di Napoli e in Costiera Amalfitana. Una unica app per gli orari di tutte le compagnie di navigazione. Informazioni pratiche sui porti e come raggiungere Capri, Ischia, Positano e Sorrento.

Screenshots

Direct Ferries4 screens
Naples Bay Ferry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Naples Bay Ferry at none against Direct Ferries's shown. Naples Bay Ferry also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Direct Ferries versus Naples Bay Ferry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirect FerriesNaples Bay Ferry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.47.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect FerriesCapri Online

Bugs and requests

Direct Ferries

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Booking information not accurately reflected
  • Inability to log in or reset passwords
  • Mapping/directions feature not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved customer support channels
  • Ability to easily amend or cancel bookings
  • More transparent pricing and booking policies
  • Tighter integration with ferry operator apps

Naples Bay Ferry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Direct Ferries

No in-app purchases

None

Naples Bay Ferry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Direct Ferries free?
Direct Ferries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Naples Bay Ferry free?
Naples Bay Ferry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Direct Ferries or Naples Bay Ferry have ads?
Direct Ferries shows ads; Naples Bay Ferry does not.

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