Comparison

Harbor vs USCIS Status Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Harbor

Features
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Harbor helps immigrants in the United States follow their USCIS case — in their own language. Add your receipt number and Harbor checks your official USCIS case status for you, showing the original English status alongside a clear explanation in your language. When the status changes, you get a push notification right away — so you never have to keep refreshing the government website. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Track USCIS cases — your official status, a plain-language explanation, and a timeline of every change. • Get notified — a push the moment your case updates. Quiet by default; you choose what to be notified about. • Follow the Visa Bulletin — track your category and priority date, and get alerted when dates advance or retrogress. • Compare processing times — current USCIS processing times for your form and office. • Prepare for citizenship — study and quiz yourself on the U.S. civics test in your language. BUILT TO RESPECT YOU • Your language first — Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. • Private by design — your data is encrypted, never sold or shared, and you can permanently delete it anytime. • Clean and quiet — a focused tool, no ads, no clutter. Harbor is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, USCIS or any U.S. government agency. All data comes from official, public sources and may be delayed. Always rely on official USCIS notices for your case.

About

USCIS Status Tracker

Monitor your immigration case status in real-time with instant updates and notifications. Track unlimited cases, view history, and organize them into groups. Supports multiple languages and secure account management.

Highlights
  • Track unlimited USCIS cases
  • Real-time status updates
  • Instant push notifications
  • Full status change history
  • Organize cases into groups
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Free Case Tracker for USCIS lets you monitor your immigration case status in real time — completely free, no ads, no hidden fees. FEATURES: • Track unlimited USCIS cases (I-485, I-130, I-765, EAD, and more) • Real-time status updates directly from USCIS • Instant push notifications when your case status changes • Full status change history timeline • Organize cases into groups (My Cases, Family, etc.) • Search and filter your tracked cases • Support for English, Portuguese, and Spanish • Share case status with family or attorney • Secure account with encrypted password HOW IT WORKS: 1. Create a free account 2. Enter your USCIS receipt number (e.g. IOE0935107169) 3. We check your case status automatically every 6 hours 4. Get a push notification the moment your status changes PERFECT FOR: • Green Card applicants (I-485) • Family petition cases (I-130) • Work permit / EAD applications (I-765) • Immigration attorneys tracking client cases • Anyone waiting on a USCIS decision Free Case Tracker is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to USCIS or the U.S. government. Case status information is obtained from publicly available USCIS systems.

Screenshots

Harbor4 screens
USCIS Status Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: USCIS Status Tracker at 15.1 against Harbor's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Harbor versus USCIS Status Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarborUSCIS Status Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarry Ambition LLCLuccas Marra do Amaral

In-app purchases

None

Harbor

No in-app purchases

None

USCIS Status Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Harbor free?
Harbor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is USCIS Status Tracker free?
USCIS Status Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Harbor or USCIS Status Tracker have ads?
Neither Harbor nor USCIS Status Tracker shows ads.

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