Comparison

MyTSA vs Orlando MCO

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

Orlando MCO

Navigate Orlando International Airport with ease. Get real-time flight updates, find shops and restaurants, and receive turn-by-turn directions. This app enhances your travel experience with location-based guidance and essential airport information.

Highlights
  • Indoor turn-by-turn navigation
  • Flight status and notifications
  • Airport terminal maps
  • Security checkpoint wait times
  • Dining and shopping directory
  • Ground transportation information
Features
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The official app for Orlando International Airport (MCO) provides all the information one needs when traveling through MCO. Looking for flight updates, places to shop and eat or turn by turn directions? Download the MCO Orlando Airport application and you will find the information in just a few simple clicks. Whether a novice or a pro, a local or a visitor, the MCO app includes features to benefit everyone: • Indoor turn-by-turn Navigation and location awareness • Location based messages will guide you through your journey • Airport terminal layout and map • Customized terminal and airside directions feature • TSA security checkpoint wait times • Flight status and notifications • Location of airline counters and gates • Location of rental cars and other transportation • Dining and shopping information and locations • Ground transportation and parking options • Airport amenities Download the app today to maximize your experience at MCO. Thank you for making MCO Your Florida Airport of Choice®.

Screenshots

MyTSA3 screens
Orlando MCO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyTSA at 4.6 against Orlando MCO's 2.9. MyTSA also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (32K vs 73). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

MyTSA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyTSA has 32K ratings behind it against 73, 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 23% of Orlando MCO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MyTSA versus Orlando MCO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyTSAOrlando MCO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32K ratings) — better2.9 (73 ratings)
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better73
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTransportation Security AdministrationGreater Orlando Aviation Authority

Customer experience

MyTSA

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

Orlando MCO

All ratings72 ratings
Positive43.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

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

Orlando MCO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyTSA

No in-app purchases

None

Orlando MCO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyTSA free?
MyTSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orlando MCO free?
Orlando MCO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyTSA or Orlando MCO?
MyTSA is rated higher. MyTSA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Orlando MCO averages 2.9 from 73 ratings.
Do MyTSA or Orlando MCO have ads?
Neither MyTSA nor Orlando MCO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyTSA or Orlando MCO?
MyTSA ships an update every 3 months, and Orlando MCO every 3 months. Most recently, MyTSA was updated on October 30, 2026 and Orlando MCO on October 23, 2026.

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