Comparison

PRESTO vs Porter Airlines

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PRESTO

Manage your transit card and pay for rides using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Load funds and passes instantly, set up autoload, and track your balance and transaction history. Supports multiple transit agencies across Ontario.

Highlights
  • Tap to pay with iPhone/Apple Watch
  • Instant fund and pass loading
  • Set up Autoload and Autorenew
  • Manage multiple cards
  • Check balances and transaction history
  • Low balance reminders
Features
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With the official PRESTO app you can manage your card and tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for transit. Use the PRESTO app for iPhone: • Real-time loads, transactions and more • Load funds instantly • Load transit passes instantly • Live transfer window tracking • Move funds between PRESTO cards • Lock or unlock your card if it's missing • Buy and use e tickets for participating transit agencies • Convert a physical PRESTO card to PRESTO in Apple Wallet and tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for transit (not available on OC Transpo) • Pay with Apple Pay, debit/credit cards, or saved payment method • Set up and manage Autoload and Autorenew • Check your PRESTO card balances • View transaction history • Receive low balance/pass expiry reminders and email receipts for fare purchases • Buy a PRESTO card and create a PRESTO account • Set, modify or remove a default trip for GO Transit rail trips through the settings menu PRESTO can be used on: • Brampton Transit • Burlington Transit • Durham Region Transit (DRT) • GO Transit • Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) • MiWay (Mississauga) • Oakville Transit • OC Transpo (Ottawa) • TTC (Toronto) • UP Express (Greater Toronto Area) • York Region Transit/Viva (YRT/Viva) For security reasons, the PRESTO app is not supported on jailbroken devices.

About

Porter Airlines

Manage your flights and travel details on the go. Check in, access your e-boarding pass, and receive important flight updates. You can also manage your trips, select seats, and add baggage.

Highlights
  • Check-in on the go
  • Digital boarding passes
  • Real-time flight status
  • Flight delay notifications
  • Seat selection
  • Add baggage
  • Manage existing bookings
  • Offline access
Features
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Your Porter app is designed to assist you throughout your travels. Manage your trips, check in, get your e-boarding pass and other important day-of-travel information - your handy assistant is just a tap away. Check in on the go Easily check in for your flight from anywhere. Add a bag, view, change or upgrade your seat and update your details so you can skip the lines at the airport! Your boarding passes are saved for offline use in the app. Flight status Check your flight status by searching the flight route or flight number. You will see details of your flight such as departure/arrival times and layovers as well as timely updates of the flight status. Flight notifications, stay in the know Getting the latest information on your flight has never been easier - simply enable mobile push notifications to receive important flight alerts for flight delays, cancellations and check-in reminders. Select seats Whether you prefer a window or aisle seat or wish to enjoy more generous legroom, you can now choose your favourite seat with a click of a button on our app. Add baggage If you need to bring a checked bag, the app allows you to easily add baggage to your booking. You’ll save time and money by booking your extra bags in advance - baggage fees are lower on our app vs. at the airport. Manage trips With a few taps, access your existing booking and change your flights to suit your needs. The Porter app does not currently support new bookings. To make a new one with Porter, visit flyporter.com. Offline access Your Porter app has been optimized for offline use. View your flight information, boarding passes and more, even without internet access. Access VIPorter Sign up or sign in with VIPorter to take full advantage of our app and the loyalty program benefits - manage your profile, view your points, tier status and other account information. By downloading or updating this app, you agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with Porter’s Privacy Policy: https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/privacy

Screenshots

PRESTO4 screens
Porter Airlines4 screens

Verdict

The call

PRESTO and Porter Airlines both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of Porter Airlines's written reviews are positive against 24% of PRESTO's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PRESTO against 4.8 for Porter Airlines. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of PRESTO's written reviews are positive against 39% of Porter Airlines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PRESTO ships an update monthly, Porter Airlines every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PRESTO versus Porter Airlines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPRESTOPorter Airlines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings)4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews38.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K3.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB390 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetrolinxPorter Airlines

Customer experience

PRESTO

All ratings1,242 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews711 reviews
Positive23.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative71.7%

Porter Airlines

All ratings3,310 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral9.2%
Negative52.2%

User reviews

PRESTO

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliable and works well
  • 📱 Convenient for checking balance and loading funds
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 💳 Apple Wallet support works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
  • 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 💰 Funds not updating properly or disappearing
  • 🔒 Security and login problems

Porter Airlines

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy check-in process
  • 🚀 Seamless booking experience
  • 💯 Exceptional customer service
  • 🛫 On-time flights
  • 🍽️ Complimentary in-flight refreshments

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • ⚠️ Unreliable app functionality
  • 💰 Expensive baggage fees
  • 📱 Poor app user experience
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Bugs and requests

PRESTO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Blank screens and loading loops
  • Login issues and accounts getting locked out
  • Funds not loading or disappearing after adding
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to use Presto card with Apple Wallet
  • Improve balance and transaction history visibility
  • Allow transferring of funds between cards
  • Provide better customer support and communication

Porter Airlines

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Navigation from splash screen fails
  • Boarding pass display issues on smaller screens
  • Booking information not syncing between app and website
  • Frequent app crashes on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add boarding pass to Apple Wallet
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide better in-app booking and management options
  • Enhance app design and user interface

In-app purchases

None

PRESTO

No in-app purchases

None

Porter Airlines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PRESTO free?
PRESTO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Porter Airlines free?
Porter Airlines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PRESTO or Porter Airlines?
Porter Airlines is rated higher. PRESTO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Porter Airlines averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.
Do PRESTO or Porter Airlines have ads?
Neither PRESTO nor Porter Airlines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PRESTO or Porter Airlines?
PRESTO ships an update monthly, and Porter Airlines every 3 weeks. Most recently, PRESTO was updated on October 27, 2026 and Porter Airlines on October 27, 2026.

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