Comparison

MyTSA vs Fly Delta

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

Head to head
About

MyTSA

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
Currently charting
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Named the Best Government Mobile App from the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council, and earning TSA recognition as one of the Top 15 Government IT Innovators, “MyTSA” provides 24/7 access to information that passengers frequently request from TSA. With “MyTSA”, you can: + Quickly search which items you can bring with you through the checkpoint onto the airplane. + Request live assistance from TSA through the AskTSA social media integration. + Check how historically busy the airport will be on your specific day and time of travel. + Check crowd-sourced TSA security checkpoints wait times at the airport of your choice. + Add your own TSA security checkpoints wait time for others to see (NOTE: You must be at the airport in order to report wait times). + Check the delay information and current weather conditions at your favorite airports nationwide. + Consult the TSA Guide on how to prepare for and get through the security checkpoint quickly. + Discover which airports and airlines support TSA PreCheck®, and learn how to sign-up. + Quickly access TSA PreCheck® benefits and support. + Access TSA's Chat with Ace virtual assistant 24/7. + Real Time - Wait Time live update widgets for select airport locations.

About

Fly Delta

Manage your entire travel experience with this app. Access your boarding pass, book flights, track bags, and receive real-time flight updates. It simplifies your journey from booking to arrival.

Highlights
  • Book flights and award tickets
  • Manage trips and profile
  • View boarding pass and add to Apple Wallet
  • Track checked bags
  • Receive flight status notifications
  • Access airport maps and lounge info
Features
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Welcome to Fly Delta, Delta’s award winning iOS app. With our dynamic Today screen which provides quick access to your boarding pass and other important day-of-travel information, Fly Delta makes travel easier than ever before. • Enroll in Delta's SkyMiles® program and earn miles every time you travel • Find, compare and book Domestic and International flights • Book SkyMiles award tickets • Purchase Delta Comfort+™ seats and Trip Extras, including in-flight Wi-Fi, Priority Boarding and more • Reserve Preferred Seats like bulkhead and aisle • Rebook cancelled flights or missed connections • Manage your trips, profile and customize your travel preferences • Check your SkyMiles account balance and current Medallion® status • Check in, view your boarding pass and add it to Apple Wallet • Pay for checked bags and track their location • Check the latest flight status and receive flight and gate change notifications • Save a photo to remember your parking spot • Check your status on the upgrade or standby list • View or change your seat • Locate Delta Sky Club® lounges • View interactive airport maps, public transportation details and weather information • Get detailed info about our fleet and partners • Map flights en route with an interactive flight tracker • “Today” gathers everything you need for your day of travel into one convenient place • “Notifications” ensures you always have the latest flight updates, gate changes and more • View countdown to departure and arrival along with gate and baggage carousel information on Apple Watch The Fly Delta app for iPhone and delta.com are always free to use on Delta’s Wi-Fi-enabled flights. Visit delta.com/app for more information. When downloading the Fly Delta app, you agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with Delta’s Privacy Policy which can be accessed via the link below or on our website at delta.com.

Screenshots

MyTSA3 screens
Fly Delta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MyTSA at none against Fly Delta's shown. MyTSA also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Fly Delta's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7M vs 32K). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Fly Delta holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly Delta has 7M 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 40% of Fly Delta's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyTSA ships an update every 3 months, Fly Delta fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
MyTSA versus Fly Delta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyTSAFly Delta
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32K ratings)4.8 (7M ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews40.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32K7M — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#146#6 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB441 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTransportation Security AdministrationDelta Air Lines, Inc.

Customer experience

MyTSA

All ratings31,689 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative61.2%

Fly Delta

All ratings7,004,024 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews2,653 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative52.6%

User reviews

MyTSA

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Fly Delta

From 7M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth check-in process
  • 💡 Convenient boarding pass storage
  • 🚀 Fast app performance
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy boarding pass integration
  • 🐛 Unreliable flight status updates
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate

Bugs and requests

MyTSA

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Fly Delta

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incorrect personal information updates
  • Boarding pass download failures
  • Flight change notification problems
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add two-factor authentication
  • Improve seat selection process
  • Integrate with third-party travel apps
  • Provide more detailed flight information
  • Enhance mobile wallet integration

In-app purchases

None

MyTSA

No in-app purchases

None

Fly Delta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyTSA free?
MyTSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fly Delta free?
Fly Delta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyTSA or Fly Delta?
Fly Delta is rated higher. MyTSA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Fly Delta averages 4.8 from 7M ratings.
Do MyTSA or Fly Delta have ads?
Fly Delta shows ads; MyTSA does not.
Which is updated more often, MyTSA or Fly Delta?
MyTSA ships an update every 3 months, and Fly Delta fortnightly. Most recently, MyTSA was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fly Delta on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, MyTSA or Fly Delta?
MyTSA currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Fly Delta at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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