# FerryFriend vs myORCA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FerryFriend at 91% against myORCA's 15%. FerryFriend also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). myORCA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FerryFriend sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. myORCA asks for nothing beyond the download.

FerryFriend holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FerryFriend has 2.9K ratings behind it against 384, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of FerryFriend's written reviews are positive against 15% of myORCA's.

FerryFriend ships an update every 6 days, myORCA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FerryFriend | myORCA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferryfriend/id918755226/reviews)** | [2.5 (384 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myorca/id1606459618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 384 |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [True Course LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/918755225) | [Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606459620) |

## What reviewers say

### FerryFriend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferryfriend/id918755226)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive schedules and real-time updates for Washington State Ferries, Kitsap Transit Fast Ferries, and King County Water Taxi. It offers features like delay predictions, sailing notifications, offline access, and ticket management.

**Highlights:** Real-time delay predictions, Sailing notifications, Offline cached schedules, CarPlay support, Apple Watch app, Home/Lock Screen widgets, Ferry line cameras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FerryBestFriend | $3.00 | per month |
| FerryBestFriend | $5.00 | per month |
| FerryBestFriend | $10.00 | per month |
| FerryBestFriend | $15.00 | per month |
| FerryBestFriend | $25.00 | per month |
| FerryBestFriend | $36.00 | per year |
| FerryBestFriends | $50.00 | per month |
| FerryBestFriend | $60.00 | per year |
| FerryBestFriend | $119.99 | per year |
| FerryBestFriend | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚢 Comprehensive ferry information
- 💳 Ability to store and manage ferry passes
- 🗺️ Real-time ferry tracking and dock cameras

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with data accuracy and updates
- 💰 Subscription model for some features
- 🔍 Navigation and UI changes in recent updates
- 🤔 Confusion around new subscription-based features

**Reported bugs**

- Failure to reflect ferry cancellations in a timely manner
- Issues with family sharing and subscription management

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for important updates
- Improved delay prediction accuracy
- Restore removed features like favorite routes


### myORCA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myorca/id1606459618)

Manage your Puget Sound transit card for buses, trains, and ferries. Load fares, check balances, and purchase passes on the go. Connect your existing card or order a new one to simplify your commute.

**Highlights:** Load fares instantly, Check card balance, Manage multiple cards, Purchase daily/monthly passes, Set up autoloads, Connect existing ORCA card

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient to manage card on the go
- ⚡ Instant card reloading
- 🔍 Ability to view transaction history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No Apple Wallet/Pay integration
- 🔑 Frequent log-out issues
- 🐛 Buggy payment method management
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to website

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not recognized
- Payment method addition/removal not working
- Recent activity data displaying incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Wallet/Pay support
- Implement Face ID/Touch ID login
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Expand functionality to match website


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FerryFriend free?

FerryFriend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is myORCA free?

myORCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FerryFriend or myORCA?

FerryFriend is rated higher. FerryFriend averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while myORCA averages 2.5 from 384 ratings.

### Do FerryFriend or myORCA have ads?

myORCA shows ads; FerryFriend does not.

### Which is updated more often, FerryFriend or myORCA?

FerryFriend ships an update every 6 days, and myORCA every 2 months. Most recently, FerryFriend was updated on November 1, 2026 and myORCA on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*