Comparison

MyTSA vs VacaWorthy

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

VacaWorthy

Features
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Make every vacation worth it. VacaWorthy helps you plan a smarter trip by showing you what’s actually worth your time, money, and attention. Our first destination is Maui, where VacaWorthy combines personalized recommendations, practical planning tools, restaurant guidance, and booking reminders into one easy-to-use travel companion. PERSONALIZED FOR YOUR TRIP Tell VacaWorthy who you’re traveling with, your pace, interests, food preferences, and travel dates. Your recommendations are ranked around your trip instead of giving everyone the same generic list. KNOW WHAT’S WORTH IT Explore Maui experiences with: • VacaScore • Your Match percentage • Estimated time and cost • Reservation guidance • Best time to go • Practical tips • “Worth it” insights • Directions and booking options when available PLAN WITHOUT THE CHAOS Save ideas for later, add experiences to your trip, mark bookings, choose dates and times, and organize everything into one itinerary. SMART BOOKING REMINDERS VacaWorthy helps you keep track of important booking windows so you’re less likely to miss popular experiences that should be reserved ahead of time. FOOD & RESTAURANTS Discover Maui restaurants matched to your preferences. See ratings, VacaScore, Your Match, dining style, what to order, reservation guidance, and other useful details. FOOD ALLERGIES & DIETARY PREFERENCES Customize your food profile with allergies, sensitivities, dietary preferences, and avoidance needs. Always confirm ingredients and cross-contact procedures directly with the restaurant before dining. BUILD A TRIP THAT FITS YOU Whether you want beaches, adventure, sightseeing, great food, relaxation, or a mix of everything, VacaWorthy helps turn endless travel research into a trip you’re excited to take. VacaWorthy currently features Maui, Hawaii, with more destinations and travel-planning features coming soon. Make every vacation worth it.

Screenshots

MyTSA3 screens
VacaWorthy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: MyTSA at #160 against VacaWorthy's unranked. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
MyTSA versus VacaWorthy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyTSAVacaWorthy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings32K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransportation Security AdministrationAlisa Taylor

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

VacaWorthy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyTSA

No in-app purchases

None

VacaWorthy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyTSA free?
MyTSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VacaWorthy free?
VacaWorthy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyTSA or VacaWorthy have ads?
Neither MyTSA nor VacaWorthy shows ads.

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