# FerryFriend vs WildSideWA

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WildSideWA at none against FerryFriend's 11. WildSideWA also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). FerryFriend's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FerryFriend sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. WildSideWA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FerryFriend against 5.0 for WildSideWA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FerryFriend has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of FerryFriend's written reviews are positive against 100% of WildSideWA's.

FerryFriend ships an update weekly, WildSideWA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FerryFriend | WildSideWA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferryfriend/id918755226/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildsidewa/id6670580547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [True Course LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/918755225) | [Northwest Event Organizers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766842856) |

## What reviewers say

### FerryFriend

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive ferry schedules and real-time information for the Puget Sound region. It offers delay predictions, demand forecasts, and sailing notifications to help riders plan their trips. Users can also access cached schedules offline, check drive-up space availability, and view live vessel maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time delay predictions, Sailing notifications, Offline cached schedules, Inline reservation availability, Drive-up space availability, Live vessel map, Ferry line cameras

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 |
| FerryBestFriend | $300.00 | 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


### WildSideWA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildsidewa/id6670580547)

Discover events, attractions, dining, and lodging for Hood Canal and South Puget Sound. This guide offers tips for outdoor adventures like hiking, paddling, and exploring waterfalls. Plan your perfect road trip with insider information for an unforgettable visit.

**Highlights:** Event listings, Attraction discovery, Dining recommendations, Lodging information, Outdoor adventure tips, Road trip planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FerryFriend free?

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

### Is WildSideWA free?

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

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

WildSideWA is rated higher. FerryFriend averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while WildSideWA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FerryFriend or WildSideWA have ads?

WildSideWA shows ads; FerryFriend does not.

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

FerryFriend ships an update weekly, and WildSideWA every 3 weeks. Most recently, FerryFriend was updated on October 26, 2026 and WildSideWA on October 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.*