# MyTSA vs Flight Tracker +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyTSA at none against Flight Tracker +'s 14. MyTSA also leads on ads (none vs shown). Flight Tracker +'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (51% vs 29%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Tracker + sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 per month. MyTSA asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MyTSA against 4.7 for Flight Tracker +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Tracker + has 290K ratings behind it against 32K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of MyTSA's written reviews are positive against 51% of Flight Tracker +'s.

MyTSA ships an update every 3 months, Flight Tracker + weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyTSA | Flight Tracker + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytsa/id380200364/reviews) | **[4.7 (290K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32K | **290K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **50.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #151 | **#9** |
| Size | 34 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Transportation Security Administration](https://appshunter.io/developer/380200367) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### MyTSA

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

**Currently charting:** #151 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


### Flight Tracker +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-tracker-plus/id533365777)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Track flights globally in real-time with live radar, delay predictions, and instant alerts. Get comprehensive flight status, airport insights, and aircraft data all in one place to travel smarter.

**Highlights:** Live flight tracking with radar, Real-time flight status updates, Delay predictions and alerts, Smart flight search, Airport insights and terminal maps, Aircraft data visualization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership Monthly | $2.79 | per month |
| Live Text Alerts for 4 Flights | $5.69 | per month |
| Flight Tracker Flex | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Alerts for 20 Flights | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Tracking Half-Yearly | $10.49 | per 6 months |
| Essential while Traveling | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Tracking Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Essential while Traveling | $17.00 | per year |
| Promo Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Flight Tracker Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate flight tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Real-time updates
- 👍 Helpful for coordinating travel plans
- 👍 Useful for tracking family/friends' flights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate flight information
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Flights not showing up in the app
- Incorrect flight status updates
- Subscription issues and inability to unsubscribe
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Display aircraft type
- Add airport terminal and gate information
- Improve flight path visualization
- Provide weather and delay information
- Allow editing of flight details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyTSA free?

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

### Is Flight Tracker + free?

Flight Tracker + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyTSA or Flight Tracker +?

Flight Tracker + is rated higher. MyTSA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Flight Tracker + averages 4.7 from 290K ratings.

### Do MyTSA or Flight Tracker + have ads?

Flight Tracker + shows ads; MyTSA does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyTSA or Flight Tracker +?

MyTSA ships an update every 3 months, and Flight Tracker + weekly. Most recently, MyTSA was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flight Tracker + on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MyTSA or Flight Tracker +?

MyTSA currently peaks at #151 in the App Store charts, and Flight Tracker + at #9. 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.*