Kontrol vs SkyQueue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
SkyQueue
Get real-time airport wait time estimates to avoid missing your flight. This app combines crowd-sourced reports, Reddit discussions, and machine learning for accurate predictions. Plan your travel smarter and stress-free.
- Real-time wait time estimates
- Airport busyness levels
- Crowd-sourced reports
- Machine learning predictions
- Security alerts
- TSA Pre-Check tips
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Stop guessing how long airport security will take. AirportWaitTimes gives you real-time, accurate wait time estimates so you never miss a flight. HOW IT WORKS We combine three data sources to give you the most reliable predictions: • Crowd-sourced reports from real travelers • Recent Reddit discussions about airport conditions • Machine learning predictions based on historical patterns KEY FEATURES • Real-time wait times with color-coded indicators • Airport busyness levels with peak hour insights • Submit your own wait time to help fellow travelers • Security alerts and ICE deployment warnings • TSA pre-check tips and arrival time recommendations • Search and filter across major airports PRICING Free for use — just sign in to claim your spot. Plan smarter. Travel stress-free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SkyQueue at 5.0 against Kontrol's 4.0. SkyQueue also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Kontrol's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Kontrol sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SkyQueue asks for nothing beyond the download.
SkyQueue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Kontrol | SkyQueue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Compiler Inc. | xiaoyan dang |
Customer experience
Kontrol
SkyQueue
In-app purchases
Kontrol
- Economy Class$4.99
- Business Class$9.99
- First Class$19.99
SkyQueue
No in-app purchases
