# Iberia vs ESTA Mobile

Iberia and ESTA Mobile both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of ESTA Mobile's written reviews are positive against 40% of Iberia's. ESTA Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). Iberia's advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked) and ratings volume (72K vs 11K). 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.

ESTA Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iberia has 72K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Iberia's written reviews are positive against 65% of ESTA Mobile's.

Iberia ships an update every 2 weeks, ESTA Mobile every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Iberia | ESTA Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iberia/id434825954/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esta-mobile/id1529604353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 335 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBERIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/434825957) | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) |

## What reviewers say

### Iberia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iberia/id434825954)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Book flights, manage reservations, and check in digitally. Access exclusive loyalty program benefits and real-time flight updates. Enjoy a seamless travel experience with integrated hotel and car bookings.

**Highlights:** Book flights, Manage reservations, Digital check-in, Flight status tracking, Iberia Plus loyalty program, Hotel and car booking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Friendly user interface
- 🚀 Smooth check-in process
- 👍 Excellent service
- 🚀 Efficient app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Frequent errors and crashes
- 🐛 Unable to log in or reset password
- 🐛 Difficult to manage bookings
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across web and app

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during check-in process
- Boarding pass not available in app
- Incorrect flight details shown
- Payment issues when adding extras
- Seat assignments changed without notification

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Wallet
- Improve password reset flow
- Allow seat selection and baggage add-ons before check-in
- Integrate with other loyalty programs
- Provide better flight status updates


### ESTA Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esta-mobile/id1529604353)

Apply for and manage your U.S. travel authorization easily. This official app allows citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries to submit applications and payments for travel to the United States without a visa. Check the status of existing applications conveniently.

**Highlights:** Apply for new ESTA applications, Pay for ESTA authorization, Submit applications for processing, Receive automated responses, Search for existing application status

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and straightforward
- 🚀 Scanning passport works well
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Time-saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanning issues with passport and face
- 🐛 Difficulty entering phone numbers and addresses
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🐛 Complicated and frustrating to use
- 🐛 Doesn't work for young children

**Reported bugs**

- Drop-down menus not working
- Unable to select nationality/country
- Passport scan not working
- Payment processing issues
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and reuse ESTA information
- Support for group applications
- More detailed instructions and guidance
- Option to enter country/citizenship manually
- Support for Apple Pay and other payment methods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Iberia free?

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

### Is ESTA Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Iberia or ESTA Mobile?

ESTA Mobile is rated higher. Iberia averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while ESTA Mobile averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do Iberia or ESTA Mobile have ads?

Neither Iberia nor ESTA Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Iberia or ESTA Mobile?

Iberia ships an update every 2 weeks, and ESTA Mobile every 4 weeks. Most recently, Iberia was updated on November 13, 2026 and ESTA Mobile on November 13, 2026.

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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.*