UK ETA Downloads & RevenueUK ETA · App Store & Google Play
UK ETA gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
UK ETA by Home Office is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 37 events
- 📈UK ETA new best rank in the overall chart: #147AndroidTop Free · All Apps · ES
- ✏️UK ETA added hidden keywords: visaiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟UK ETA featured by AppleiOSapps · NL
- 📈UK ETA new best rank in the overall chart: #150AndroidTop Free · All Apps · ES
- 🌟UK ETA featured by AppleiOSapps · NL
- 📈UK ETA new best rank in the overall chart: #155AndroidTop Free · All Apps · ES
- 🌟UK ETA featured by AppleiOSapps · NL
- 📈UK ETA new best rank in the overall chart: #7iOSTop Free · All Apps · NL
- 📈UK ETA new best rank in the overall chart: #182AndroidTop Free · All Apps · ES
- 🌟UK ETA featured by AppleiOSapps · NL, SE
- 🌟UK ETA featured by AppleiOSapps · NL
- 📊UK ETA passed 10k downloads a dayiOS7-day average, our estimate
- 📊UK ETA: downloads up ×2.9 in a weekiOSabout 10k a day now (our estimate)
- ✏️UK ETA added hidden keywords: applyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈UK ETA entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Travel & Local · ES
- 📈UK ETA new best rank in the overall chart: #8iOSTop Free · All Apps · NL
- 📈UK ETA charting in a new countryiOSPoland
- 📈UK ETA entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Travel & Local · ES · Top Free · Travel & Local · MX
- 📈UK ETA charting in a new country in 2 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico
- 📈UK ETA entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Travel & Local · IT
- 📈UK ETA entered the top 10iOSTop Free · All Apps · NL
- 📈UK ETA new best rank in the overall chart: #10iOSTop Free · All Apps · NL
- 📈UK ETA entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Utilities · FR
- 📈UK ETA entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Utilities · SA
- 📈UK ETA entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Utilities · JP
- 🌟UK ETA featured by AppleiOSapps · NL
- 🌟UK ETA featured by AppleiOSapps · NL, SE
- 📈UK ETA entered the top 100iOSTop Free · All Apps · FR
- 📈UK ETA new best rank in the overall chart: #12iOSTop Free · All Apps · NL
- 📈UK ETA charting in a new countryiOSBrazil
- 🆕UK ETA first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Arab Emirates
- 🆕UK ETA first spotted by AppInsideriOS#76 in Top Free · Utilities · South Korea
- 📈UK ETA new best rank in the overall chart: #88iOSTop Free · All Apps · IT
- 📈UK ETA new best rank in the overall chart: #21iOSTop Free · All Apps · NL
- 📦UK ETA version 2.42.909iOSNo release notes
- 🆕UK ETA released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕UK ETA released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Travel & Local FreeUK ETA at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A government utility app for eligible travelers to apply for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) via passport and facial scans. The app is charting in the top 15 free utilities lists across major European markets like Italy, Germany, and France, indicating strong regional demand despite a moderate user rating of 3.23.
Similar apps: ESTA, eTA Canada, Schengen Visa Info
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
UK ETA’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 3 linked to your identity and 3 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.42.1068, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
UK ETA downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 1k+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where UK ETA's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #7 Utilities Free | 15 of 30 countries | #58 | – |
| Google Play | #3 Travel & Local Free | 8 of 23 countries | #60 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (4)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 5.2 | 37% | ▼ -8% |
 Germany | 4 | 29% | ▼ -20% |
 France | 3 | 21% | ▼ -44% |
| Spain | 1.8 | 13% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 3.2 ★ | 1.6k |
| Google Play | 3.0 ★ | 9.1k 999 written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.0 ★ weighted by ratings | 11k |
What users say about UK ETA
From the 57 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report a polarized experience where successful applications are praised for speed and simplicity, while failures are attributed to severe technical flaws in passport scanning and NFC chip reading. Many reviewers describe the app as frustratingly unreliable, citing repeated crashes, rejection of valid images, and inability to read biometric data.
Mixed (46% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and speed. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and privacy and spam. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Easy , Fast & not expensive”
- Speed & performance: “Easy , Fast & not expensive”
- Price & subscription: “Easy , Fast & not expensive”
- Useful: “Official App - Works Great”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Chip scanning doesn’t work”
- Privacy & data: “Camera permission didn’t work, ruined my day”
- Price & subscription: “The app works great and functions perfectly, but this is such a scam by the UK government to steal money from people”
- Features & content: “Can’t use photos from library either”
About UK ETA
Who can apply
Find out if you need an ETA to travel to the UK at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
How to apply on the UK ETA app
1. Take a photo of your passport.
2. Scan the chip in your passport.
3. Scan your face.
4. Take a photo of yourself.
5. Answer some questions about yourself.
6. Pay for your application.
It should only take 10 minutes to apply.
You do not need to enter your travel details.
Before you start
To apply you will need:
• an iPhone 8 or newer with IOS 16 or later
• the passport you will use to travel to the UK
• a credit card, debit card or Apple Pay
• access to your emails
If you're applying for someone else they must be with you. If they are not, you should apply online at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
After you apply
You’ll get a decision by email from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), usually within a day. Allow up to 3 working days (Monday to Friday) to get a decision, but it may arrive much sooner.
The email will contain your 16 digit ETA reference number.
You must wait until you get an email confirming you have an ETA before you travel to the UK.
If you have not received a decision after 3 working days, check your spam or junk email folder before contacting UKVI.
You may get decisions at different times to other people you applied for.
Your ETA will be linked to the passport you applied with. You only need to show your passport when you travel to the UK.
Privacy and security
The app is safe and secure. No information is stored on the app or your phone after you close it. You can delete the app after you have completed your application.
For information on staying safe online visit the UK Cyber Aware website: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home
Accessibility
You can read our accessibility statement at: https://confirm-your-identity.homeoffice.gov.uk/register/eta-app-accessibility
UK ETA App Store
UK ETA gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
UK ETA is #11 in Utilities Free in Germany and charting in 15 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Utilities FreeUK ETA at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A government utility app for eligible travelers to apply for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) via passport and facial scans. The app is charting in the top 15 free utilities lists across major European markets like Italy, Germany, and France, indicating strong regional demand despite a moderate user rating of 3.23.
Similar apps: ESTA, eTA Canada, Schengen Visa Info
UK ETA on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
UK ETA’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 3 linked to your identity and 3 collected anonymously.
UK ETA downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where UK ETA's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | UtilitiesFree | #11 |
| Italy | UtilitiesFree | #7 |
| United States | UtilitiesFree | #58 |
| France | UtilitiesFree | #13 |
 Netherlands | All AppsFree | #12 |
| Germany | All AppsFree | #87 |
| Spain | All AppsFree | #34 |
| France | All AppsFree | #76 |
 Canada | UtilitiesFree | #26 |
 Japan | UtilitiesFree | #98 |
| Italy | All AppsFree | #61 |
 Australia | UtilitiesFree | #33 |
 Sweden | All AppsFree | #33 |
 United Kingdom | UtilitiesFree | #112 |
| South Korea | UtilitiesFree | #106 |
 Poland | All AppsFree | #183 |
 United Arab Emirates | UtilitiesFree | #94 |
 Saudi Arabia | UtilitiesFree | #159 |
Apps near UK ETA on the chart
Utilities Free, around #11.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (4)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5.2 | 37% | ▼ -8% |
| Germany | 4 | 29% | ▼ -20% |
| France | 3 | 21% | ▼ -44% |
| Spain | 1.8 | 13% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about UK ETA
From the 57 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report a polarized experience where successful applications are praised for speed and simplicity, while failures are attributed to severe technical flaws in passport scanning and NFC chip reading. Many reviewers describe the app as frustratingly unreliable, citing repeated crashes, rejection of valid images, and inability to read biometric data.
Mixed (46% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and speed. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and privacy and spam. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Easy , Fast & not expensive”
- Speed & performance: “Easy , Fast & not expensive”
- Price & subscription: “Easy , Fast & not expensive”
- Useful: “Official App - Works Great”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Chip scanning doesn’t work”
- Privacy & data: “Camera permission didn’t work, ruined my day”
- Price & subscription: “The app works great and functions perfectly, but this is such a scam by the UK government to steal money from people”
- Features & content: “Can’t use photos from library either”
About UK ETA
Who can apply
Find out if you need an ETA to travel to the UK at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
How to apply on the UK ETA app
1. Take a photo of your passport.
2. Scan the chip in your passport.
3. Scan your face.
4. Take a photo of yourself.
5. Answer some questions about yourself.
6. Pay for your application.
It should only take 10 minutes to apply.
You do not need to enter your travel details.
Before you start
To apply you will need:
• an iPhone 8 or newer with IOS 16 or later
• the passport you will use to travel to the UK
• a credit card, debit card or Apple Pay
• access to your emails
If you're applying for someone else they must be with you. If they are not, you should apply online at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
After you apply
You’ll get a decision by email from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), usually within a day. Allow up to 3 working days (Monday to Friday) to get a decision, but it may arrive much sooner.
The email will contain your 16 digit ETA reference number.
You must wait until you get an email confirming you have an ETA before you travel to the UK.
If you have not received a decision after 3 working days, check your spam or junk email folder before contacting UKVI.
You may get decisions at different times to other people you applied for.
Your ETA will be linked to the passport you applied with. You only need to show your passport when you travel to the UK.
Privacy and security
The app is safe and secure. No information is stored on the app or your phone after you close it. You can delete the app after you have completed your application.
For information on staying safe online visit the UK Cyber Aware website: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home
Accessibility
You can read our accessibility statement at: https://confirm-your-identity.homeoffice.gov.uk/register/eta-app-accessibility
Latest updates
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UK ETA Android
UK ETA gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
UK ETA is #3 in Travel & Local Free on Google Play in Spain and charting in 8 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Travel & Local FreeUK ETA at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free government utility that allows eligible travelers to apply for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation by scanning their passport and biometric data. The app is charting strongly in Southern European travel categories, ranking #5 in Spain and #7 in Italy, while maintaining moderate visibility in major markets like the US and UK.
Similar apps: ESTA, eVisa, Passport Photo
UK ETA on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.42.1068, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
UK ETA downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where UK ETA's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Travel & LocalFree | #3 |
| Italy | Travel & LocalFree | #7 |
| Germany | Travel & LocalFree | #18 |
| United States | Travel & LocalFree | #60 |
| United Kingdom | Travel & LocalFree | #66 |
| Spain | All AppsFree | #165 |
 Brazil | Travel & LocalFree | #97 |
 Mexico | Travel & LocalFree | #98 |
| United Arab Emirates | Travel & LocalFree | #163 |
Apps near UK ETA on the chart
Travel & Local Free, around #3.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about UK ETA
From the 132 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report frequent technical failures including app crashes, data loss during background switching, and strict photo validation issues with shiny passports. While some find the process quick when successful, many are frustrated by payment glitches and lack of in-app notification management.
Mostly negative (34% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and speed. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Fast and easy application”
- Speed & performance: “Fast and easy application”
- Price & subscription: “Worked flawlessly, cost about 25€”
- Crashes & bugs: “No app crashes and received the approved application within minutes”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “dont work , reach to pqyment and then error”
- Price & subscription: “Up until the demand to pay”
- Login & account: “The verification algorithm needs work”
- Features & content: “It also does not give the option to choose transit, just destinations”
About UK ETA
Who can apply
Find out if you need an ETA to travel to the UK at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
How to apply on the UK ETA app
1. Take a photo of your passport.
2. Scan the chip in your passport.
3. Scan your face.
4. Take a photo of yourself.
5. Answer some questions about yourself.
6. Pay for your application.
It should only take 10 minutes to apply.
You do not need to enter your travel details.
Before you start
To apply you will need:
• Android 12 and above
• NFC (Near-Field Communication) so the app can scan your passport – if you can use your phone to pay for things using contactless, this means it has NFC
• the passport you will use to travel to the UK
• a credit card, debit card or Apple Pay
• access to your emails
If you're applying for someone else they must be with you. If they are not, you should apply online at: https://www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.
After you apply
You’ll get a decision by email from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), usually within a day. Allow up to 3 working days (Monday to Friday) to get a decision, but it may arrive much sooner.
The email will contain your 16 digit ETA reference number.
You must wait until you get an email confirming you have an ETA before you travel to the UK.
If you have not received a decision after 3 working days, check your spam or junk email folder before contacting UKVI.
You may get decisions at different times to other people you applied for.
Your ETA will be linked to the passport you applied with. You only need to show your passport when you travel to the UK.
Privacy and security
The app is safe and secure. No information is stored on the app or your phone after you close it. You can delete the app after you have completed your application.
For information on staying safe online visit the UK Cyber Aware website: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home
Accessibility
You can read our accessibility statement at: https://confirm-your-identity.homeoffice.gov.uk/register/eta-app-accessibility