ArriveCAN vs Porter Airlines
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArriveCAN
Submit customs and immigration questions up to 72 hours in advance of flying into Canada. This optional feature helps reduce time spent at airport inspection kiosks and eGates, contributing to shorter arrival hall lines. Scan your travel document upon arrival to review and certify your pre-submitted declaration.
- Advance CBSA Declaration
- Submit customs and immigration questions
- Up to 72 hours in advance
- Reduce airport inspection time
- Edit and update declarations
- Optional feature
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ArriveCAN still contains Advance CBSA Declaration, which allows you to answer customs and immigration questions up to 72 hours in advance of flying into Canada. It is currently available to international air travellers who enter Canada at selected airports. By submitting your customs and immigration information in advance, you will spend less time at a primary inspection kiosk (PIK) or eGate when you arrive at the airport. This contributes to shorter line-ups in arrivals halls. At the border, you will be prompted to scan your travel document at a primary inspection device and confirm your identity. Once your identity has been confirmed, your Advance CBSA Declaration will be retrieved from ArriveCAN for you to review and certify. If changes are required, you can edit and update your declaration prior to certification. Use of the Advance CBSA Declaration feature of ArriveCAN is entirely optional. Please refer to the accessibility notice for this app: https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.html#accessibility-notice This app supports English, French and Spanish (as per your device’s language settings). For more information: http://www.canada.ca/ArriveCAN
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.
- Check-in on the go
- Digital boarding passes
- Real-time flight status
- Flight delay notifications
- Seat selection
- Add baggage
- Manage existing bookings
- Offline access
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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
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Verdict
ArriveCAN and Porter Airlines both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of ArriveCAN's written reviews are positive against 39% of Porter Airlines's. ArriveCAN also leads on ratings volume (529K vs 3.2K) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
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 — 4.8 for ArriveCAN against 4.8 for Porter Airlines. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArriveCAN has 529K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of ArriveCAN's written reviews are positive against 39% of Porter Airlines's.
ArriveCAN ships an update every 6 weeks, Porter Airlines every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ArriveCAN | Porter Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (529K ratings) | 4.8 (3.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews — better | 38.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 529K — better | 3.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #110 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 238 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canada Border Services Agency | Porter Airlines |
Customer experience
ArriveCAN
Porter Airlines
User reviews
ArriveCAN
From 529K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and convenient
- 🚀 Streamlines travel process
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for fully vaccinated travelers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear instructions
- 🤔 Redundant or unnecessary information required
- 🤔 Lack of options for certain travel scenarios
- 🤔 Tracking concerns
Porter Airlines
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
ArriveCAN
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login/password issues
- Inability to update contact information
- Inaccurate or outdated information
- Submission issues and lost progress
Requested features
5 requests- Allow editing of submitted information
- Provide clearer instructions and error messages
- Integrate with other travel apps/services
- Add options for different travel scenarios
- Improve syncing with border agents
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
ArriveCAN
No in-app purchases
Porter Airlines
No in-app purchases






