# Timeshifter vs Mobile Passport Control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile Passport Control at none against Timeshifter's 3. Mobile Passport Control also leads on ratings volume (651K vs 2.7K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Timeshifter's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 63%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timeshifter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Mobile Passport Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mobile Passport Control holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Passport Control has 651K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Timeshifter's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mobile Passport Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timeshifter ships an update weekly, Mobile Passport Control fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timeshifter | Mobile Passport Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374/reviews) | **[4.9 (651K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-passport-control/id1520656722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | **651K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | #54 |
| Size | 62 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timeshifter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380684373) | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) |

## What reviewers say

### Timeshifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides personalized plans to combat jet lag based on circadian science. It offers practical advice for light exposure and avoidance to help you adjust to new time zones quickly and reduce symptoms like insomnia and sleepiness.

**Highlights:** Personalized jet lag plans, Circadian Time™ advice, Practicality Filter™, Pre-travel adjustment advice, Push notifications for advice, Automatic detection of short trips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeshifter | $24.99 | per year |
| discounted jet lag plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| jet lag plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective at reducing jet lag
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- ⏱️ Helpful notifications
- 🔍 Explains the science behind the recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Difficult to follow recommendations during travel
- 🤒 Melatonin not always readily available
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or getting stuck on a white screen
- Issues with account login and data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust plan for unexpected schedule changes
- Integration with fitness trackers or sleep apps
- Recommendations for meal timing and nutrition


### Mobile Passport Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-passport-control/id1520656722)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This official app expedites your U.S. arrival by allowing you to digitally submit your travel information and answer inspection questions. Capture photos of your group and receive a virtual receipt to present to Customs and Border Protection officers at select locations.

**Highlights:** Digital travel document submission, Answer CBP inspection questions, Group profile creation, Securely stored travel information, Virtual receipt generation, Photo capture for verification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saved time at customs
- 🚀 Seamless and fast process
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive app
- 🔒 Secure and official app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working or glitchy
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new passports
- 🐛 Location services not working
- 🐛 Submission issues
- ❌ App not accepted at some airports

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date/time due to time zone issues
- Passport scanning not working properly
- Crashes or freezes when submitting form

**Requested features**

- Add support for NEXUS
- Allow saving traveler profiles
- Provide better instructions and guidance
- Display real-time status of MPC lanes at airports


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timeshifter free?

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

### Is Mobile Passport Control free?

Mobile Passport Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timeshifter or Mobile Passport Control?

Mobile Passport Control is rated higher. Timeshifter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Mobile Passport Control averages 4.9 from 651K ratings.

### Do Timeshifter or Mobile Passport Control have ads?

Neither Timeshifter nor Mobile Passport Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timeshifter or Mobile Passport Control?

Timeshifter ships an update weekly, and Mobile Passport Control fortnightly. Most recently, Timeshifter was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mobile Passport Control on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Timeshifter or Mobile Passport Control?

Timeshifter currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Mobile Passport Control at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*