# NW Ferry

> WSF Schedule, Fares & Live Map

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id427430871](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id427430871)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id427430871`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Durbinware
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,215 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-30
- **First published:** 2011-04-19
- **Size:** 10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nw-ferry/id427430871)
- **Website:** [http://durbinware.com/products/nw-ferry](http://durbinware.com/products/nw-ferry)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://durbinware.com/privacy-policy](http://durbinware.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

NW Ferry is an independent Chrome extension that helps plan Washington State Ferry trips in seconds. It provides real-time schedules, live vessel tracking, service alerts, terminal cameras, and drive-up space estimates - everything you need in one fast app.

Key features include Favorites & Recents, quick route swap, Apple Watch and widgets, Home Screen and CarPlay widgets, and coverage of major terminals such as Seattle and Bainbridge. NW Ferry is not affiliated with WSDOT or Washington State Ferries.

## Rankings

- #38,510 — Overall

## Review summary

NW Ferry is valued for ease of use and real-time data, including ferry positions, open spaces, and alerts, plus reservations for some routes, making it an essential tool for regular users. However, reviews repeatedly flag data reliability and timeliness issues, missing features like ETA and favorites, performance problems, platform limitations (watch compatibility) and perceived value concerns. Some users also cite UI/UX annoyances. Overall, the app is useful but its usefulness is limited by data quality, feature gaps, and stability.

### Pros

- Easy to use and quick to read schedules
- Real-time ferry positions and open space data for planning
- Alerts/notifications for delays or wait times
- Reservations on some routes to avoid long lines
- Indispensable tool for daily ferry users

### Cons

- Data reliability: wait times and space data are often inaccurate or not timely
- Missing critical features: real-time arrivals/ETAs, favorites, home-screen widget, and complete car-load data on all routes
- Stability issues: app is slow, crashes, and sometimes fails to update information
- Platform and cost concerns: Apple Watch app may not open; paid app vs free alternatives; widget feature not delivered as claimed
- UI/UX irritants: frequent rating prompts and chaotic updates that hurt usability

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id427430871)