Comparison

NZeTA vs Priority Pass+

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

Head to head
About

NZeTA

This official government app allows you to quickly request and pay for your New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). It streamlines the process by enabling passport and credit card scanning, and supports group applications.

Highlights
  • Request NZeTA
  • Pay IVL
  • Scan passport for details
  • Scan credit/debit card
  • Group applications (up to 10)
  • Fastest application method
Features
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NZeTA – Get it before you go Download this free official New Zealand government app and use it to request your NZeTA and pay the IVL. The app is the fastest way to request an NZeTA and should take you less than 5 minutes. You can use the app to scan your passport to upload your details and scan your credit or debit card for ease of payment. You can request and pay for up to 10 NZeTAs in one transaction for your family or group. What are the NZeTA & IVL? The NZeTA is a border security measure introduced by the New Zealand Government on 1 October 2019. To find out more, visit the Immigration New Zealand website. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzeta Most visitors coming to New Zealand must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). The IVL is a way for you to contribute directly to the tourism infrastructure you use and help protect the natural environment you enjoy during your stay in New Zealand. For more information on the IVL, visit this website https://www.mbie.govt.nz/immigration-and-tourism/tourism/tourism-funding/international-visitor-conservation-and-tourism-levy/. The Legal stuff Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will use the information you provide in this app about yourself or others, including photographs, to assess NZeTA requests. Information may also be used to improve INZ’s services and administration of the Immigration Act 2009. See our privacy statement (https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/site-information/privacy) for more information about our handling of personal information and your rights. The use of this app is subject to our terms of use https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/site-information/terms-of-use. It is your responsibility to ensure that to the best of your knowledge the information you provide via this app is accurate and that you answer the questions truthfully and correctly. The information will be retained and will become part of New Zealand immigration records. INZ may provide information to other agencies in New Zealand and overseas where such disclosure is required or permitted by the Privacy Act 1993, or otherwise required or permitted by law.

About

Priority Pass+

Access over 1,800 lounges and premium airport experiences globally. This app allows for easy membership activation, contactless entry with a digital card, and personalized recommendations for dining, spas, and sleep pods. Track your entitlements and visit history to enhance your travel.

Highlights
  • Access 1,800+ lounges worldwide
  • Digital Membership Card for contactless entry
  • Discover premium experiences (spas, dining)
  • Track membership entitlements and visit history
  • View recommended lounges and experiences
  • Manage multiple memberships
Features
Currently charting
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We’re rolling out the Priority Pass+ App step by step. We’ll notify you as soon as it’s your turn to make the switch. Until then, keep enjoying the current Priority Pass App for the experience you know and love. Activate your membership in the Priority Pass+ App in just 2 easy steps and enjoy access to 1,900+ lounges and airport experiences worldwide. Discover an ever-growing range of premium experiences, from spas and sleep pods to in-airport dining, turning every journey into something special. Enjoy contactless entry with your Digital Membership Card Track your current membership entitlements and visit history View recommended lounges and experiences based on your travel plans Activate, view and manage all your Priority Pass memberships in one place Enrich your airport experience with the Priority Pass+ App.

Screenshots

NZeTA4 screens
Priority Pass+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NZeTA at 4.4 against Priority Pass+'s 1.5. NZeTA also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 10%) and device support (3 vs 1). Priority Pass+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

NZeTA holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 886 and 958 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of NZeTA's written reviews are positive against 10% of Priority Pass+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NZeTA ships an update every 6 weeks, Priority Pass+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
NZeTA versus Priority Pass+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNZeTAPriority Pass+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (886 ratings) — better1.5 (958 ratings)
Positive reviews30.5% of reviews — better10.4% of reviews
Number of ratings886958 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB473 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinistry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentPriority Pass Ltd

Customer experience

NZeTA

All ratings886 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews734 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative66.1%

Priority Pass+

All ratings958 ratings
Positive11.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative87.6%
Written reviews432 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative86.6%

Bugs and requests

NZeTA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Passport scanning issues due to reflections
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices
  • Payment processing failures or double charges
  • Loss of application data when app is closed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to manually upload photos
  • Ability to add multiple travelers in one session
  • Clearer instructions and error handling
  • In-app status tracking and updates

Priority Pass+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NZeTA

No in-app purchases

None

Priority Pass+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NZeTA free?
NZeTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Priority Pass+ free?
Priority Pass+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NZeTA or Priority Pass+?
NZeTA is rated higher. NZeTA averages 4.4 out of 5 from 886 ratings, while Priority Pass+ averages 1.5 from 958 ratings.
Do NZeTA or Priority Pass+ have ads?
Neither NZeTA nor Priority Pass+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NZeTA or Priority Pass+?
NZeTA ships an update every 6 weeks, and Priority Pass+ fortnightly. Most recently, NZeTA was updated on October 16, 2026 and Priority Pass+ on October 15, 2026.

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