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Both services watch the CBP Trusted Traveler calendar and text you when a Global Entry, SENTRI, or NEXUS slot opens. Here's exactly where they're the same, and where they're not — verified against Appointment Scanner's own site, not guessed.
We're Appt Helper — obviously not a neutral third party here. To keep this fair, every claim about Appointment Scanner below is sourced directly from appointmentscanner.com (linked throughout) and was last checked June 2026. Provider pricing and features can change; verify on their site before deciding.
Both monitor up to 3 enrollment centers, send SMS and email alerts, and never touch your CBP account — on those points they're equivalent, not competing claims. The real difference is the pricing model: Appt Helper is a single $19.99 payment that keeps working until you're booked (backed by a 60-day guarantee), while Appointment Scanner charges $29 for one month of service and requires repurchasing if you haven't booked by then. If you book within the first month either way, Appointment Scanner is the pricier option ($29 vs $19.99) for the same coverage; if it takes longer than a month, the gap widens further.
| Appt Helper | Appointment Scanner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 one-time | $29 per month (renews if not booked) |
| Centers monitored | Up to 3 | Up to 3 |
| Programs covered | Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS | Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS |
| Alert methods | SMS + Email | SMS + Email (your choice) |
| Money-back guarantee | 60 days | 30 days |
| Scan frequency | ~3–5 minutes | Not publicly disclosed |
| Accesses your CBP account | Never | Never (their own stated policy) |
Appointment Scanner figures sourced from appointmentscanner.com — their pricing page, FAQ, and homepage.
As far as we can verify from their public site, yes — they state the same core promise we do (monitor the CBP calendar, alert you, never touch your TTP account), back it with a 30-day guarantee, and list press mentions from Forbes, CNN, and The Points Guy. We have no basis to claim otherwise.
If you book within the first month, Appt Helper is cheaper ($19.99 vs $29) for the same 3-center coverage. If it takes longer than a month, the gap grows: Appointment Scanner requires a new $29 charge for each additional month, while Appt Helper's $19.99 keeps working until you're booked, up to the 60-day guarantee window.
No — neither one does, and neither one ever logs into your CBP Trusted Traveler account. Both just alert you the moment a slot opens; you book it yourself on the official CBP site.
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