Global Entry Mobile vs Loop for Flight Crew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Global Entry Mobile
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.
- Report arrival at supported airports
- Submit photo for CBP verification
- Receive submission receipt
- Store CBP Pass ID
- Select preferred Class of Admission
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The Global Entry mobile application enables active Global Entry members to report their arrival at any supported airport in the place of a stationary Global Entry portal. You must be an active member in the Global Entry program to use this app. Simply choose your arrival airport from list of supported airports and submit a photo of yourself to CBP for verification. Be sure to complete this process while you are physically located within your arrival terminal. Once you’ve successfully submitted, you will receive a receipt of your submission that you must present to a Global Entry officer upon arrival. Be prepared to offer further travel documentation upon request. If you are unable to obtain a receipt using the mobile app, you can proceed to an existing Global Entry Portal and proceed with the normal process The Global Entry mobile application also allows existing Global Entry members to store their CBP Pass ID and (if applicable) select their preferred Class of Admission that will be used by all Global Entry services. Note: If you are not enrolled in the Global Entry program, you are not eligible to use this mobile application. This app does not enable enrollment for the Global Entry program. You must either proceed with the normal entry process or use the free CBP Mobile Passport Control app.
Loop for Flight Crew
Share your travel schedule with loved ones. This app displays flights, layovers, and show times on a calendar, offering real-time tracking and alerts for departures, arrivals, and delays. It provides clear updates on your location and estimated arrival time, all without requiring an account for recipients.
- Calendar display of flights and layovers
- Real-time flight tracking
- Departure and arrival alerts
- Delay and cancellation notifications
- Shareable links for family and friends
- Local and home time display
- Countdown widget
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Loop starts with a screenshot of your trip. Your flights, layovers and show times land on a calendar. Add reserve, standby and commutes, and that's your month. Create links to share with family and friends. It's free for them, and nobody needs an account. They get flight tracking, alerts when you push, land, run late or get cancelled, and plain answers to where you are, what you're doing, how much longer, what's next and when you're home. All in their time, with yours beside it. Every link is yours. Turn one off and it's gone from their phone. Loop tracks the flight, not you. It never asks for your location. For you: local and home time side by side, a widget that counts down to the next thing, and the trip on a map. Loop isn't an official schedule and won't update schedule changes for you. If your schedule changes, upload the new one, or Loop will continue to use the outdated schedule. Check your airline's schedule for official times. Loop for crew is offered as a monthly or yearly subscription with a 14-day free trial. Family links are always free. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://loopcal.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loop for Flight Crew at 100% against Global Entry Mobile's 46%. Loop for Flight Crew also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Global Entry Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 4). On price, ads and device support 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. Loop for Flight Crew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Global Entry Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loop for Flight Crew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Global Entry Mobile has 6.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Global Entry Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loop for Flight Crew's.
Global Entry Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop for Flight Crew every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Global Entry Mobile | Loop for Flight Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.8K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #99 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | US Customs and Border Protection | DENNIS MARSHALL JINKS III |
Customer experience
Global Entry Mobile
Loop for Flight Crew
Bugs and requests
Global Entry Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on update
- Location not recognized at airport
- Submission not appearing on agent's screen
- Inability to retake/resubmit photos
Requested features
5 requests- Add family/group support
- Integrate with airline apps
- Improve signage/instructions
- Extend submission validity time
- Expand airport coverage
Loop for Flight Crew
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Global Entry Mobile
No in-app purchases
Loop for Flight Crew
- Loop Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Loop Yearly14 Days trial$99.001 Year
Questions
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