Porter Airlines vs ecoCommute
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
ecoCommute
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EcoCommute is an app for commuters employed at Global Affairs Canada to find sustainable commuting options, such as carpooling, taking transit, cycling, walking, and much more, in the National Capital Region. EcoCommute is a quick, secure, personal way to find all your commuting options, including ridesharing and carpooling. Simply enter your origin and destination addresses to instantly find a carpool ride or bus that matches your commute. Easily search for commuting partners. Get there with ecoCommute: - Join your colleagues within the department to discover active and sustainable commuting options based on your commuting style and preferences - Track the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions you avoided by commuting sustainably - Enhance your social connections by commuting with colleagues - Win rewards by logging your trips to gain points No matter how good your playlist is, no one enjoys being stressed out behind the wheel. Find easy alternatives to driving alone with ecoCommute. You’ll discover your options, de-stress your commute and help reduce GHG emissions. Plan your route with ecoCommute.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Porter Airlines at 2 against ecoCommute's —. ecoCommute's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Porter Airlines | ecoCommute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 390 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Porter Airlines | Global Affairs Canada - Affaires mondiales Canada |
Bugs and requests
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
ecoCommute
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Porter Airlines
No in-app purchases
ecoCommute
No in-app purchases









