Comparison

FlightQueue vs Kontrol

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

Head to head
About

FlightQueue

Features
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FlightQueue turns a saved flight into a calmer airport day. Add a flight by number or route, confirm the itinerary, and see one useful timeline for what to do next. Trip planning - Save upcoming flights on your device without creating an account - Add connection segments and travel preferences such as checked bags, fast track, and extra buffer - Get a personal leave-by time built from departure, airport waits, security, immigration, and the walk to your gate - Keep the next trip in a widget and, on supported iOS versions, a Live Activity Flight awareness - See basic flight status, gate, terminal, and delay information when supported data is available - Receive relevant local reminders for leaving home, security, boarding, and departure - Sign in when you want account sync and a richer in-app event history - Use the manual-flight fallback when a flight cannot be found automatically Free and Pro The Free plan includes unlimited saved flights, basic status, and one manual airport-wait alert. Your first saved itinerary includes the core leave-by and trip-day experience. Pro adds unlimited wait alerts, always-on trip timing and automatic status alerts, five-minute monitoring, widget and Live Activity access for every itinerary, and full trip history. Live data depends on supported airlines and airports; every trip remains useful with clear manual inputs. FlightQueue does not track your location. We collect email only when you choose to sign in, plus crash and performance diagnostics. FlightQueue Pro checkout is available only to signed-in customers in the United States App Store storefront. Availability and features may vary by region.

About

Kontrol

Get real-time TSA and security line wait times for over 40 airports worldwide. Features include home screen widgets, Siri integration, and PreCheck support. Also provides immigration, customs, weather, and delay information.

Highlights
  • Live TSA wait times
  • Widgets and Live Activity
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • PreCheck support
  • Immigration and Customs wait times
  • Airport weather and delay alerts
  • Historical hourly patterns
Features
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How long is the TSA security line right now? Check live wait times at 40+ airports before you leave the house. Updated every minute from official sources — TSA, CBP, and airport sensors. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITY See your airport's wait time on your Lock Screen and Home Screen without opening the app. Start monitoring an airport and the Dynamic Island shows real-time updates as the line changes — so you know exactly when to head out. SIRI & SHORTCUTS "Hey Siri, how long is security at JFK?" Get instant answers with voice. Add shortcuts to your morning routine to check wait times automatically before travel days. TSA PRECHECK SUPPORT Toggle PreCheck in settings and the entire app adapts — widgets, Live Activity, Siri, and the overview all show your PreCheck wait time as the primary number. LIVE WAIT TIMES AT 40+ AIRPORTS Real-time data from TSA, CBP, Heathrow, Schiphol, Incheon, Narita, Frankfurt, Dubai, and more. See standard and PreCheck waits broken down by individual checkpoint. KNOW THE BEST TIME TO GO Historical hourly patterns show when security is typically shortest. Stop guessing — see the data. IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS CBP wait times for 46 US international airports. Average and worst-case waits by terminal for US citizens and non-US travelers. AIRPORT WEATHER & DELAYS Live METAR weather with animated conditions, WeatherKit hourly forecasts, and FAA delay alerts. Everything you need before heading to the airport in one place. FREE AND PRIVATE No account required. No tracking. No ads. Your airports stay on your device.

Screenshots

FlightQueue4 screens
Kontrol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlightQueue at none against Kontrol's 3. FlightQueue also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Kontrol's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kontrol sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FlightQueue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightQueue ships an update monthly, Kontrol daily. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FlightQueue versus Kontrol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightQueueKontrol
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerchant Software Solutions LimitedCompiler Inc.

In-app purchases

None

FlightQueue

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Kontrol

One-time3
  • Economy Class$4.99
  • Business Class$9.99
  • First Class$19.99

Questions

Is FlightQueue free?
FlightQueue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kontrol free?
Kontrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlightQueue or Kontrol have ads?
Neither FlightQueue nor Kontrol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightQueue or Kontrol?
FlightQueue ships an update monthly, and Kontrol daily. Most recently, FlightQueue was updated on September 10, 2026 and Kontrol on September 7, 2026.

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