# MyTN vs Foster Friendly

MyTN and Foster Friendly both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of MyTN's written reviews are positive against 33% of Foster Friendly's. MyTN also leads on ratings volume (273 vs 25). Foster Friendly's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MyTN against 4.5 for Foster Friendly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyTN has 273 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of MyTN's written reviews are positive against 33% of Foster Friendly's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyTN | Foster Friendly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytn/id1477061892/reviews) | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foster-friendly/id1527363892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **273** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 62 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [State of Tennessee](https://appshunter.io/developer/587609506) | [Joshua Friend](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085104321) |

## What reviewers say

### MyTN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytn/id1477061892)

Access Tennessee State Government services and resources easily and securely. Manage digital licenses, find service wait times, and stay informed with the latest alerts. A convenient way for residents, visitors, and businesses to interact with the state.

**Highlights:** Renew driver's license, Find service wait times, Access digital licenses in mobile wallet, Search public records, Report suspicious activity, Book state park reservations, Apply for benefits and permits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful services and information
- 👍 Easy and quick to use
- 👍 Smooth process for permits
- 👍 Great source of information
- 👍 Nice feature for permits in wallet

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Loud pop-ups
- ⏳ Session time out too short
- 🐛 App not working for address change
- 🐛 App not loading help button
- 🐛 Digital drivers license not offered

**Reported bugs**

- Pops up so loud
- Session time out too short
- App not working for address change
- Help button won't load
- Burn permit would not complete

**Requested features**

- Digital drivers license
- Virtual Agent chat
- More services available (e.g., unemployment insurance claims)
- Setting for notifications to turn them off
- More possibilities for other permits in the wallet


### Foster Friendly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foster-friendly/id1527363892)

This app connects foster families with businesses offering discounts, faith communities providing support, and local resources like foster closets and events. It aims to make foster families feel seen and valued by fostering community connections.

**Highlights:** Business discounts for foster families, Faith community support, Foster closet access, Community event listings, Trauma-aware support resources, Location-based services

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyTN free?

MyTN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Foster Friendly free?

Foster Friendly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyTN or Foster Friendly?

Foster Friendly is rated higher. MyTN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Foster Friendly averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do MyTN or Foster Friendly have ads?

Neither MyTN nor Foster Friendly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyTN or Foster Friendly?

MyTN ships an update every 5 weeks, and Foster Friendly every 5 weeks. Most recently, MyTN was updated on November 3, 2026 and Foster Friendly on November 11, 2026.

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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.*