# Priority Pass™ vs Global Entry Mobile

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Priority Pass™ at 499K against Global Entry Mobile's 6.8K. Priority Pass™ also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). Global Entry Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 30%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 4.8 for Priority Pass™ against 4.8 for Global Entry Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Priority Pass™ has 499K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Priority Pass™'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Global Entry Mobile's.

Priority Pass™ ships an update fortnightly, Global Entry Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Priority Pass™ | Global Entry Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (499K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/priority-pass/id406878019/reviews) | [4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-entry-mobile/id6446152466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **499K** | 6.8K |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | **45.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #100 | **#96** |
| Size | 244 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Priority Pass Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/406878022) | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) |

## What reviewers say

### Priority Pass™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/priority-pass/id406878019)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Gain access to premium airport lounges and travel experiences globally. This app allows for easy account activation, digital membership cards for contactless entry, and the ability to search and save favorite lounges and experiences. Enhance your travel with a range of amenities like spas, sleeping pods, and dining options.

**Highlights:** Digital Membership Card, Contactless Entry, Lounge & Experience Search, Save Favorites, Membership Entitlement Check, Visit History Tracking

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app and customer service
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🌍 Works well internationally
- 💯 Excellent lounge access and amenities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited lounge availability at major airports
- 🕰️ Restricted lounge access hours
- 💳 Charges for additional services
- 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account management issues
- Inconsistent app performance and crashes
- Inability to add digital card to wallet
- Inaccurate lounge location and hours information

**Requested features**

- Improved real-time lounge availability information
- Ability to book and reserve lounge access
- Enhanced digital card functionality
- Offline access to lounge details


### Global Entry Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-entry-mobile/id6446152466)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app allows active Global Entry members to report their arrival at supported airports using their mobile device instead of a stationary portal. Members can submit a photo for verification and receive a receipt to present to an officer. It also stores CBP Pass ID and preferred Class of Admission.

**Highlights:** Report arrival at supported airports, Submit photo for CBP verification, Receive submission receipt, Store CBP Pass ID, Select preferred Class of Admission

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Expedited entry
- ⚡️ Streamlined process
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💨 Faster than kiosks
- 🤩 Impressive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location detection issues
- ⚠️ Inconsistent agent awareness
- 🤔 Unclear app functionality
- 🕰️ Submission expiration issues
- 🤯 Unreliable at some airports

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on update
- Location not recognized at airport
- Submission not appearing on agent's screen
- Inability to retake/resubmit photos

**Requested features**

- Add family/group support
- Integrate with airline apps
- Improve signage/instructions
- Extend submission validity time
- Expand airport coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Priority Pass™ free?

Priority Pass™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Global Entry Mobile free?

Global Entry Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Priority Pass™ or Global Entry Mobile?

Priority Pass™ and Global Entry Mobile are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 499K and 6.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Priority Pass™ or Global Entry Mobile have ads?

Neither Priority Pass™ nor Global Entry Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Priority Pass™ or Global Entry Mobile?

Priority Pass™ ships an update fortnightly, and Global Entry Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Priority Pass™ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Global Entry Mobile on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Priority Pass™ or Global Entry Mobile?

Priority Pass™ currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and Global Entry Mobile at #96. 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.*