Giro Lago vs Ferryhopper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Giro Lago
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Giro Lago, the App with Lake Como boat, Brunate and Pigra funicular timetables. Enjoy surfing on Lake Como and discover special offers to tourists and residents. There are sections about bike excursions, trekking and suggested itineraries. Finally, a news section with museums, and special events related to the life of the lake.
Ferryhopper
Book ferry tickets across Europe with ease. Compare prices, schedules, and companies, and manage your bookings all in one place. Enjoy features like live ferry tracking and personalized recommendations for your next trip.
- Book ferry tickets in Europe
- Compare ferry prices and schedules
- Live ferry tracking
- Online check-in
- Island-hopping itineraries
- Save traveler and vehicle details
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Ferry travel made easy with Ferryhopper Book ferries in Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Croatia, and more countries with Ferryhopper, the leading ferries app trusted by millions. Compare companies, prices, and timetables, and book your ferry tickets with no hidden fees. Discover what you can do with the Ferryhopper App: > Search and compare real-time ferry schedules for more than 500 destinations from over 160 ferry companies across 33 countries. > Compare ferry prices and book ferry tickets at no extra cost, to travel with confidence. > Make use of all available offers and discounts for both passengers and vehicles, and book the cheapest ferry tickets for your trip. > Monitor the location of your ferry live with the ferry tracking feature. See the live position of the vessel on the map and check for any delays on the day you’re traveling. (Note: the Ferry Tracking feature is currently available for select ferry routes and will soon be released across more destinations.) > Check in online, find your ferry tickets easily on your mobile phone, and have all your boarding details in one place. > Book faster: save your details, frequent co-travelers, vehicles, and card information. Access your most recent ferry schedules searches, pick up right where you left off, and proceed with booking your tickets in a few taps! > Organize your island-hopping trip in a single booking. Are you planning to explore Mykonos, Santorini and Crete in one go? Looking to island-hop from Menorca to Mallorca and then Ibiza in Spain? Or to visit Amalfi, Naples, Sardinia and Sicily in Italy? Book your island-hopping itinerary easily, with direct or indirect routes. Just pick your destinations, stops, and dates, and sail away! > Share your trip details with your co-travelers easily through the app. > Receive personalized recommendations and exclusive offers based on your favorite destinations. > And remember, if an issue comes up, you can always contact our exceptional Customer Service team directly through the app! Bonus: Already using our ferry booking engine? See and manage your trip details in the app by retrieving bookings made on the Ferryhopper website. More cool things about the Ferryhopper App: > It’s available in English, Greek, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Polish, Bulgarian, Dutch, Croatian, Turkish, Swedish, Danish, and Albanian. > It’s ad and spam-free. > It’s free to download and use any time. If you have any questions, ideas or feedback, you can contact us at support@ferryhopper.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Giro Lago at 3 against Ferryhopper's 1. Giro Lago also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Giro Lago ships an update monthly, Ferryhopper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Giro Lago | Ferryhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TEA WEB SAS DI TOMASO EVOLVI & C. | Ferryhopper |
Bugs and requests
Giro Lago
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Ferryhopper
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Blank screens and login issues
- Disappearing trip information
- Incorrect ticket information displayed
Requested features
5 requests- Interactive map with all ferry connections
- Ability to choose seats and view seating layouts
- Option to log in with email instead of social accounts
- Improved notification system for schedule changes
- Better integration with ferry operators for support
In-app purchases
Giro Lago
No in-app purchases
Ferryhopper
No in-app purchases








