# MyTSA vs Trusted Traveler

MyTSA and Trusted Traveler both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Trusted Traveler's written reviews are positive against 29% of MyTSA's. Trusted Traveler also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#18 vs #160). MyTSA's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 2.1K) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.6 for MyTSA against 4.8 for Trusted Traveler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyTSA has 32K ratings behind it against 2.1K, 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 60% of Trusted Traveler's.

MyTSA ships an update every 3 months, Trusted Traveler weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyTSA | Trusted Traveler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytsa/id380200364/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trusted-traveler/id6761013741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #160 | **#18** |
| Size | 34 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| 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:** #160 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


### Trusted Traveler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trusted-traveler/id6761013741)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Streamline your airport experience with this travel app. It helps Global Entry members confirm arrivals, and allows eligible travelers to apply for, manage, and renew memberships for Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST.

**Highlights:** Confirm US arrivals for Global Entry, Apply for Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST, Check membership status, Schedule enrollment interviews, Manage and renew memberships

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyTSA free?

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

### Is Trusted Traveler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyTSA or Trusted Traveler?

Trusted Traveler is rated higher. MyTSA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Trusted Traveler averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do MyTSA or Trusted Traveler have ads?

Neither MyTSA nor Trusted Traveler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyTSA or Trusted Traveler?

MyTSA ships an update every 3 months, and Trusted Traveler weekly. Most recently, MyTSA was updated on November 11, 2026 and Trusted Traveler on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MyTSA or Trusted Traveler?

MyTSA currently peaks at #160 in the App Store charts, and Trusted Traveler at #18. 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.*