Comparison

Fly Delta vs JetBlue

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

Head to head
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.

About

JetBlue

Book, manage, and check in for your flights with ease. Access boarding passes, update itineraries, and get real-time flight information. Connect with customer service and explore inflight options.

Highlights
  • Book flights
  • Manage trips
  • Access boarding passes
  • Real-time flight status
  • Live chat support
  • Inflight entertainment options
  • TrueBlue points tracking
Features
Currently charting
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Book fares, track flights in real time, and check in on the go. Manage every part of your trip—from planning to landing—without the guesswork. Day of travel, made easy Get key trip details at a glance, including your boarding pass, gate updates, and real-time flight status. Manage your trips Update your seat, add extras, or make changes to your itinerary in just a few taps. Track your bags, stress-free Always know where your bags are, from check-in to carousel. My Trips, all in one place Add upcoming and past itineraries to stay organized and informed. Chat with us Get answers fast and connect with a JetBlue crewmember through live chat. Fast, paperless boarding Check in and head to your gate with a mobile boarding pass—no printing required. Inflight experience Browse snacks, drinks, and inflight entertainment options before you fly. Book with confidence Search and book flights quickly, with everything you need to plan your next getaway. More ways to travel Book hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, and airport transportation—all from the app. My TrueBlue Sign in to track your TrueBlue points, view your Travel Bank balance (if applicable), request points for past trips, and easily manage personalized experiences. Live Activities & more See real-time flight updates, boarding alerts, and trip info on your lock screen. Access flight trackers, airport maps, and more helpful tools along the way. Download the JetBlue app and travel smarter—from takeoff to touchdown.

Screenshots

Fly Delta4 screens
JetBlue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: JetBlue at free against Fly Delta's free with in-app purchases. Fly Delta's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 20%) and ratings volume (7M vs 1.5M). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fly Delta against 4.9 for JetBlue. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7M and 1.5M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Fly Delta's written reviews are positive against 20% of JetBlue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Fly Delta versus JetBlue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFly DeltaJetBlue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7M ratings)4.9 (1.5M ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews — better19.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7M — better1.5M
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#7 — better#29
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size441 MB161 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperDelta Air Lines, Inc.JetBlue Airways

Customer experience

Fly Delta

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

JetBlue

All ratings1,452,425 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews462 reviews
Positive19.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative71.9%

User reviews

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

JetBlue

From 1.5M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great up to the minute information
  • 🚀 Seamless check-in and boarding
  • 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
  • 👍 Comfortable flights
  • 👍 Reliable service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🐛 Difficult to manage reservations
  • 🐛 Poor customer service
  • 🐛 Frequent flight delays and cancellations
  • 🐛 Inconsistent policies around pets

Bugs and requests

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

JetBlue

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to check-in or access boarding passes
  • Incorrect flight information displayed
  • Payment and booking issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to easily change seats and reservations
  • Better in-app notifications and updates
  • Improved user interface and navigation
  • Integration with other travel apps and services

In-app purchases

None

Fly Delta

No in-app purchases

None

JetBlue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fly Delta free?
Fly Delta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JetBlue free?
JetBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fly Delta or JetBlue?
JetBlue is rated higher. Fly Delta averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7M ratings, while JetBlue averages 4.9 from 1.5M ratings.
Do Fly Delta or JetBlue have ads?
Both Fly Delta and JetBlue show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fly Delta or JetBlue?
Fly Delta ships an update fortnightly, and JetBlue fortnightly. Most recently, Fly Delta was updated on September 25, 2026 and JetBlue on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Fly Delta or JetBlue?
Fly Delta currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and JetBlue at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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