# MyTSA vs Mobile Passport Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Passport Control at 62% against MyTSA's 29%. Mobile Passport Control also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). MyTSA's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Mobile Passport Control holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobile Passport Control has 632K ratings behind it against 32K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of MyTSA's written reviews are positive against 62% of Mobile Passport Control's.

MyTSA ships an update every 3 months, Mobile Passport Control fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyTSA | Mobile Passport Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytsa/id380200364/reviews) | **[4.9 (632K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-passport-control/id1520656722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32K | **632K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **62.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #165 | **#38** |
| Size | 34 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Transportation Security Administration](https://appshunter.io/developer/380200367) | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) |

## What reviewers say

### MyTSA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytsa/id380200364)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Access essential travel information 24/7, including what items are permitted on flights, real-time airport wait times, and weather delays. Get assistance through social media integration and learn how to navigate security checkpoints efficiently.

**Highlights:** Item search for flights, Live TSA assistance, Airport historical busyness, Crowd-sourced wait times, Report wait times, Airport delay and weather info, Security checkpoint guide

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for getting to the airport on time
- 👍 Attractive design
- 🔒 Useful security information
- 💡 Provides airport maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate wait time information
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unable to select airports
- 🐛 Relies on user-submitted data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to access certain features
- Location services issues
- Compatibility problems on tablets

**Requested features**

- Live, accurate wait time data
- Ability to report wait times
- Terminal-specific wait times
- More real-time airport status updates


### Mobile Passport Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-passport-control/id1520656722)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This official app expedites your U.S. arrival by allowing you to digitally submit your travel information and answer inspection questions. Capture photos of your group and receive a virtual receipt to present to Customs and Border Protection officers at select locations.

**Highlights:** Digital travel document submission, Answer CBP inspection questions, Group profile creation, Securely stored travel information, Virtual receipt generation, Photo capture for verification

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saved time at customs
- 🚀 Seamless and fast process
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive app
- 🔒 Secure and official app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working or glitchy
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new passports
- 🐛 Location services not working
- 🐛 Submission issues
- ❌ App not accepted at some airports

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date/time due to time zone issues
- Passport scanning not working properly
- Crashes or freezes when submitting form

**Requested features**

- Add support for NEXUS
- Allow saving traveler profiles
- Provide better instructions and guidance
- Display real-time status of MPC lanes at airports


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyTSA free?

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

### Is Mobile Passport Control free?

Mobile Passport Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyTSA or Mobile Passport Control?

Mobile Passport Control is rated higher. MyTSA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Mobile Passport Control averages 4.9 from 632K ratings.

### Do MyTSA or Mobile Passport Control have ads?

Neither MyTSA nor Mobile Passport Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyTSA or Mobile Passport Control?

MyTSA ships an update every 3 months, and Mobile Passport Control fortnightly. Most recently, MyTSA was updated on September 27, 2026 and Mobile Passport Control on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MyTSA or Mobile Passport Control?

MyTSA currently peaks at #165 in the App Store charts, and Mobile Passport Control at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*