Comparison

Thames Clippers Tickets vs PCOPHV

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

Head to head
About

Thames Clippers Tickets

Navigate London's waterways effortlessly. Plan your trips, track boats in real-time, and purchase tickets instantly. Discover nearby attractions with the integrated river guide.

Highlights
  • Real-time boat tracking
  • Journey planning
  • Mobile ticketing
  • Interactive route map
  • River guide
  • Season tickets
  • Hot drink carnets
Features
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Uber Boat by Thames Clippers helps you get across London with ease. Whether you're commuting, sightseeing or hopping on and off we put the city’s most scenic route at your fingertips - with live tracking, journey planning, and ticketing all in one place. Real-time boat tracking Know exactly where your boat is and how busy it is before you board. With our exclusive “Where’s My Clipper” feature, you’ll always know when to board. Live and accurate information, only available in the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers app. Plan your journey with confidence Use the interactive route map and the “Plan a journey” feature to check timetables and find the best pier-to-pier connections. Battersea Power Station to Greenwich, Embankment to Canary Wharf, plan every leg of your journey with live, reliable data. Buy tickets in seconds – at the best prices No queues, no hassle. Buy single, return, or hop-on hop-off tickets using Apple Pay. Tickets are stored in the app’s mobile wallet – ready when you are. Season tickets and hot drink carnets available Travel often? Save money with a season ticket – available exclusively in the app for the lowest fares. Make your commute even more enjoyable with hot drink carnets. Each carnet gives you 10 hot drink tickets for the price of 9, redeemable at the onboard café bar! Explore London by river Our in-app River Guide helps you make the most of your time on the Thames. Discover nearby landmarks, cafés, entertainment and attractions within walking distance of every pier. Travel the Thames with total confidence From tracking to ticketing, everything is designed to keep you moving smoothly, so you’ll always know when to leave, where to go, and what to expect. Just get your app, board, and enjoy the ride with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

About

PCOPHV

Features
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PCOPHV is a dedicated marketplace for PCO and PHV drivers in London and across the UK. The platform connects drivers with trusted providers offering PCO-compliant vehicles for rent, hire, or purchase. Whether you are starting as a private hire driver or expanding your fleet, PCOPHV makes it easy to find the right vehicle quickly and efficiently. Key Features: • Browse a wide selection of PCO and PHV vehicles • Rent, hire, or buy compliant cars • Connect directly with verified dealers and fleet providers • Filter listings by price, location, and vehicle type • Simple and user-friendly interface PCOPHV is designed to support drivers working with private hire platforms by giving them access to reliable vehicles and essential services in one place. Download PCOPHV today and get on the road faster.

Screenshots

Thames Clippers Tickets4 screens
PCOPHV4 screens

Verdict

The call

Thames Clippers Tickets and PCOPHV are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Thames Clippers Tickets versus PCOPHV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThames Clippers TicketsPCOPHV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUber Boat by Thames ClippersDigittrix Infotech Private Limited

Bugs and requests

Thames Clippers Tickets

Reported bugs

122 issues
  • App doesn't accept Amex
  • App doesn't allow storing credit card
  • App doesn't keep security code
  • App requires account creation for all users
  • App doesn't remember login details
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  • App lacks Face ID/Biometric login
  • App has a circularity bug
  • App asks to download itself
  • App displays incorrect capacity information
  • App has a terrible redesign
  • App hides the timetable
  • App requires concession card in addition to app ticket
  • App password reset never updates
  • App is hard to use, understand, and pay with
  • App development appears stalled
  • App won't allow adding credit card details
  • App is useless for adding payment methods
  • App has no reliable live service information
  • App is designed to deceive and scam users
  • App lacks information on ticket activation
  • App allows early ticket activation leading to expiry
  • Ticket activation window is not clearly communicated
  • App is very buggy
  • App screen gets stuck
  • App is impossible to toggle between sections
  • App requires phone restart to reset
  • App needs an upgrade
  • App is less functional than the boats
  • Users get stuck in map view and cannot return to app
  • App is not great for displaying tickets
  • App lacks Apple Wallet support
  • App doesn't indicate security measures for stored info
  • App crashes frequently
  • App won't allow adding card details
  • App requires reinstallation daily
  • App won't allow login
  • App shows SDK-105 error
  • App shows error messages on login
  • App has disappeared saved information
  • App is a link to a clunky website
  • App website cannot save card details
  • App cannot log in or reset password
  • App asks for security code on every use
  • Timetables are links to PDF on website
  • App is amateur and hard to use
  • App signup/create account button does nothing
  • Timetable presentation is poor
  • App constantly crashes
  • App does not have an up-to-date schedule
  • App doesn't have a place to enter discount codes
  • App freezes when entering card details
  • App doesn't save card details
  • App live departure information is often wrong
  • App live departure board is wrong
  • App shows 10 minutes left when boat has departed
  • App has Apple Pay missing
  • App ticket activates upon opening
  • App screen brightness jumps to maximum upon activation
  • App drains battery due to brightness issue
  • App is clunky and outdated
  • App maxes out screen brightness
  • App live feed is frequently wrong
  • App should have feature to remember piers used
  • App timetable is always wrong
  • App arrival boards show different times than app
  • App logs users out frequently and haphazardly
  • Users have been denied boarding due to unexpected logout
  • App requires fingerprint recognition or password autofill
  • App does not remember card details
  • App requires card details to be input again
  • App has frustrating delays before animations/transitions
  • App doesn't feel like a native app
  • Ticket inspector didn't see activated tickets
  • App doesn't integrate with Passbook
  • App has flaw or design issue with existing tickets
  • App doesn't sync with customers who purchased tickets
  • App is not compatible with older iPhone models
  • App does not work on new iPhone models
  • App is buggy
  • App randomly logs users out
  • App hangs
  • App loses profile data
  • App asks for email address when logged in
  • App shows incorrect times for live departures
  • App shows boats that don't exist
  • Live Departures page shows arrivals, not departures
  • Live Departures page shows terminating boats
  • Live Departures page shows lay-up boats as departures
  • App information cannot be trusted
  • App has poor instructions on fare types
  • App has clunky functionality
  • Tickets expire only 3 months after purchase
  • App doesn't show correct times
  • App constantly logs users out
  • App has password sync issues
  • Web and app passwords don't sync
  • App doesn't work properly
  • App ticket doesn't register
  • App cannot update anything
  • App developer is terrible
  • App live departures board is wrong
  • App shows 10 minutes left when boat has already left
  • App has Apple Pay missing
  • App ticket activates upon opening
  • App screen brightness jumps up
  • App drains battery
  • App is clunky and outdated
  • App maxes out screen brightness
  • App live feed is frequently wrong
  • App should remember piers used
  • App timetable is always wrong
  • App arrival boards show different times
  • App logs users out frequently
  • App requires fingerprint recognition or password autofill
  • App does not remember card details
  • App requires card details to be input again
  • App has frustrating delays
  • App doesn't feel native
  • Ticket inspector didn't see activated tickets
  • App doesn't integrate with Passbook
  • App has flaw or design issue
  • App doesn't sync with purchased tickets

Requested features

22 requests
  • Allow storing credit card details
  • Allow storing security code
  • Guest login option
  • Face ID/Biometric login
  • Modernize app interface
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  • Live schedule updates
  • Easier ticket activation process
  • Option to save favourite piers
  • Passbook integration for tickets
  • Apple Pay integration
  • Dynamic timetable filtering
  • Improve ticket sorting
  • Dark mode
  • Geolocation for origin station
  • Notification for timetable changes
  • Manual timetable update option
  • Feature to remember piers used
  • Fingerprint recognition for login
  • Password autofill for login
  • Sync app with website login
  • Option to use existing tickets on app
  • Allow booking champagne

PCOPHV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Thames Clippers Tickets

No in-app purchases

None

PCOPHV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thames Clippers Tickets free?
Thames Clippers Tickets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PCOPHV free?
PCOPHV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thames Clippers Tickets or PCOPHV have ads?
Neither Thames Clippers Tickets nor PCOPHV shows ads.

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