TSA STRIDE vs A.R.E.S.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TSA STRIDE
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched the STRIDE mobile application as a comprehensive resource designed to support surface transportation stakeholders with security planning, directives, and preparedness materials. STRIDE—Surface Transportation Resource for Information, Directives & E-Sources—offers a digital library of DHS-approved resources accessible anytime and anywhere. Key features of STRIDE include easy access to a digital library of DHS-approved resources, an intuitive interface for effortless navigation, and up-to-date information on security directives and awareness materials. The app enables seamless access to critical security resources, helping surface transportation partners stay informed and prepared for evolving threats. STRIDE offers a variety of electronic security resources, including Security Awareness Guides, Program Fact Sheets, Training Videos, Reference Materials, and Security Directives. By delivering instant access to these materials, STRIDE equips surface transportation stakeholders with the ability to stay connected, informed, and ready to respond to security challenges. The STRIDE app is intended for all surface transportation stakeholders, providing a trusted resource to support security awareness and preparedness across the surface transportation industry.
A.R.E.S.
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The A.R.E.S. app serves as the central mobile location for those participating in the Advanced Readiness Expeditionary Skills (ARES) course. Users have all the essential information at their fingertips to help them achieve success before, during, and after the course, including check-in/-out forms, a calendar of events, a packing checklist, amenity details, videos, training modules, and more.
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Verdict
TSA STRIDE and A.R.E.S. are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | TSA STRIDE | A.R.E.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Transportation Security Administration | Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, Sea Warrior Program |
In-app purchases
TSA STRIDE
No in-app purchases
A.R.E.S.
No in-app purchases







