JetBlue vs Frontier Airlines
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Book flights
- Manage trips
- Access boarding passes
- Real-time flight status
- Live chat support
- Inflight entertainment options
- TrueBlue points tracking
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Your trip runs smoother in the JetBlue app. Book fares, track flights in real time, check in and manage every part of your trip—from planning to landing. Day of travel, made easy. Get key trip details at a glance, including your mobile boarding pass, gate changes, boarding times and real-time flight status. Manage your trips. Update your seat, add extras or make changes to your itinerary in just a few taps. Keep upcoming and past trips organized in My Trips. Track your bags, stress-free. Follow your bags from check-in to carousel for peace of mind. Chat with us. Get answers and connect with a JetBlue crewmember right from the app. Inflight experience. Browse snacks, drinks and inflight entertainment options before you fly. Book in minutes. Search, book and manage flights in just a few taps. 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 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.
Frontier Airlines
Easily book flights, manage trips, and check in for your travels. Explore destinations, upgrade seats, and add bags. Earn miles and access exclusive deals for a smoother travel experience.
- Book flights and search routes
- Manage upcoming trips
- Upgrade seats and add bags
- Check flight status
- Earn and redeem travel miles
- Join Discount Den for savings
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Book flights & check-in with the Frontier app to save time and money! Travel is easier than ever before with the Frontier Airlines mobile app. - Book your next trip, search flights, and explore our route map and destinations. - View and manage upcoming trips. - Upgrade your seat to UpFront Plus, Premium or Preferred, or select a standard seat. - Add a carry-on bag, checked bag, bundle, priority boarding, or other options. - Check flight status, including departure time, arrival time, and gate information. - Save time at the airport with fast checked bag drop or by going straight to the gate without checked bags. - Join Frontier Miles to earn travel miles and elite status points. - Use your Frontier Miles to book award travel. - Join Discount Den and get our lowest fares and exclusive savings and offers, including Kids Fly Free (restrictions apply).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Frontier Airlines at none against JetBlue's shown. Frontier Airlines also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 20%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
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 — 4.9 for JetBlue against 4.7 for Frontier Airlines. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5M and 1.3M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of JetBlue's written reviews are positive against 31% of Frontier Airlines's.
JetBlue ships an update every 2 weeks, Frontier Airlines every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | JetBlue | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.5M ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.3M ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | 30.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5M — better | 1.3M |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #29 | #12 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 278 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JetBlue Airways | Frontier Airlines |
Customer experience
JetBlue
Frontier Airlines
User reviews
JetBlue
From 1.5M App Store ratingsWhat 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
Frontier Airlines
From 1.3M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Affordable travel
- 👍 Smooth and easy flights
- 🚀 Best price around for flights
- 👍 Great experience and easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy app and website
- 🤯 Poor customer service and communication
- 💰 Excessive fees and hidden costs
- 🤬 Flight delays, cancellations, and irregular operations
- 🤯 Rude and unhelpful staff
Bugs and requests
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
Frontier Airlines
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Boarding pass retrieval issues
- Incorrect flight information displayed
- Booking process glitches
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to review entire trip before payment
- Easier baggage selection process
- Improved app stability and performance
- Better communication about flight status changes
- More transparent pricing and fees
In-app purchases
JetBlue
No in-app purchases
Frontier Airlines
No in-app purchases
