Comparison

International SOS Assistance vs EES Queue

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

Head to head
About

International SOS Assistance

This app provides travelers with essential resources for safety and preparedness, offering expert advice, medical and security support, and destination information. It helps users navigate trips confidently and stay protected, even in emergencies abroad.

Highlights
  • Personalized pre-trip checklists
  • 24/7 expert health and security support
  • Find a doctor globally
  • Crisis guidance and local alerts
  • Trip management and destination research
  • Mental health support for travelers
Features
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Stay Safe, Informed and Prepared—Wherever You Travel Make the most of your International SOS subscription with the enhanced Assistance App. Whether you're planning a trip or navigating an emergency abroad, the app provides everything you need to travel confidently and stay protected. Before You Go Personalized Pre-Trip Checklists: Tailored to your destination and travel profile. Trusted Medical & Security Advice: From our global network of experts. Vaccination & Health Info: Understand what’s required before departure and what to expect on arrival. Visa & Travel Requirements: Find entry rules, visa needs, and travel documentation based on your passport and trip details. While You Travel 24/7 Expert Support: Instantly connect with our team of 12,000 health, security, and logistics professionals—anytime, anywhere. Crisis Guidance: Know what to do in emergencies, from natural disasters to political unrest. Find a Doctor: Locate trusted medical professionals near you, wherever you are in the world. Mental Health Support: Access confidential mental health resources and speak with trained professionals to support your wellbeing while traveling. Even When You're Not Traveling Destination Research: Explore travel conditions and insights for future trips. Local Alerts: Stay informed about developing situations in your home location. New & Improved Features New map view: easily search for a country, city or destination guide. One click: to check in, add a trip or call for assistance. Trip Management: Organize your itineraries and reservations in one place. Push Notifications: Receive location-based alerts during emergencies. Multilingual Support: Available in English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Spanish.

About

EES Queue

Features
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EES Queue shows you how long the queues are at the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks, so you can plan your arrival and departure with confidence. Since the EES went live, non-EU travellers must complete biometric checks (fingerprints and a facial scan) at self-service kiosks and border desks across the Schengen area. That has meant long, unpredictable waits at many airports. EES Queue helps you see what to expect before you get there. WHAT YOU GET • Live wait times for 125+ Schengen airports — entry and exit • Clear honesty labels: Live (recent traveller reports), Typical (usual wait for this time of day) or Estimated (curated guidance) — you always know how trustworthy a number is • Worst-recorded peaks and known issues for each airport • Search by airport, city or country • Pin your favourite airports to the top • Report your own wait in seconds to help other travellers HOW IT WORKS Wait times blend curated guidance with crowd-sourced reports from travellers on the ground. When enough recent reports come in for an airport, you see a genuine live estimate. When they don't, we're upfront and show a typical or estimated figure instead — never a fake number. Report your wait after you clear the border and you'll help everyone flying after you. EES Queue is not affiliated with the European Union, Frontex or any airport. It is an independent travel-planning aid.

Screenshots

International SOS Assistance4 screens
EES Queue4 screens

Verdict

The call

International SOS Assistance and EES Queue are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
International SOS Assistance versus EES Queue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInternational SOS AssistanceEES Queue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperInternational SOS Assistance, Inc.Merchant Software Solutions Limited

Bugs and requests

International SOS Assistance

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during use
  • Login failures and password reset issues
  • Syncing problems with travel itinerary
  • Incorrect or outdated location data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Biometric login options
  • Ability to customize and manage travel itinerary
  • Improved location-based alerts and notifications
  • Offline functionality for remote areas

EES Queue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

International SOS Assistance

No in-app purchases

None

EES Queue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is International SOS Assistance free?
International SOS Assistance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EES Queue free?
EES Queue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do International SOS Assistance or EES Queue have ads?
Neither International SOS Assistance nor EES Queue shows ads.

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