Comparison
Amsterdam ferry apps
Which app helps most with Amsterdam ferry times? Below is an overview of dedicated ferry apps and the official GVB app — with Amsterdam Pont app first.
Amsterdam Pont app
RecommendedWhy Amsterdam Pont app
Built for people who take the ferry regularly. See delays, get alerts, and pin the next departure to your Home Screen.
Delays and disruptions
Spot current issues on your ferry lines before you walk to the pier.
Disruption notifications
Pick your lines and get a heads-up when something is wrong — so you can replan from home.
Widgets for the next ferry
See when the next ferry leaves on your iPhone Home or Lock Screen, without opening the app.
Overview
Comparison table
A short overview of platforms and core features. Values are based on public store and website information.
| App | Platforms | Live times | Delays | Notifications | Widgets | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Pont app Recommended | iOS · Web | Yes | Yes | Yes (Pro)With Pont Pro | Yes (Pro)Pont Pro, iOS Home/Lock Screen | |
| GVB Gappie | iOS · Android | Yes | Yes | YesGVB Seintje (incl. ferries) | LimitedIn-app countdown (no OS widget claimed) | |
| Ferry Nice | iOS · Android | Yes | No | No | No | |
| Pontveer | iOS · Android | Yes | No | No | No | |
| pont.app | Web | Yes | No | No | No |
Comparison based on public store and website information; features may change.
Other apps
What the other options do
GVB Gappie
iOS · Android
Official GVB travel app with journey planning, live departures, and Seintje alerts (including ferries). Ferry features live inside a broader transit app.
Ferry Nice
iOS · Android
Simple countdown app for IJ ferries. Focused on next departures; no store claims for disruptions, alerts, or Home Screen widgets.
Pontveer
iOS · Android
Once-popular countdown app for IJ routes. Last updated around 2019–2020; schedules and docks may be outdated.
pont.app
Web
Minimal website to check upcoming departures per stop. No app, no notifications, and no widgets.
For timetables and stop info you can also check the GVB website.
Amsterdam Pont app is an independent app and not an official GVB product. Comparison details may change; always verify features in the App Store or Play Store.